Gratitude activities in Vi Xuyen

Vi Xuyen National War Cemetery is the final resting place of nearly 2,000 heroic martyrs who fought bravely and sacrificed their lives during battles to protect Vietnam’s Northern border. Each July, veterans, relatives of martyrs, military officers and soldiers, and people across the country gather to offer incense and pay tribute to those who gave their lives for the nation’s independence and sacred sovereignty.

Vi Xuyen National War Cemetery, the final resting place of nearly 2,000 martyrs

Every July, delegations, veterans, relatives of martyrs, and people across the country gather in Vi Xuyen to offer incense and pay tribute to fallen soldiers.

Children listen attentively as veterans recount stories of the battles to defend the Northern border and the sacrifices of their comrades on Vi Xuyen battlefield.

Many graves at the Vi Xuyen National War Cemetery remain unidentified.

On the hilltops that once endured fierce bombardment, the mission of searching for and collecting the remains of fallen soldiers continues with unwavering dedication. The Search and Collection Team of the Tuyen Quang provincial Military Command remains steadfast in carrying out this sacred task.

On the hilltops once devastated by fierce fighting, the Search and Collection Team of the Tuyen Quang provincial Military Command continues its mission to bring fallen soldiers home.

The remains of martyrs recovered during the "500-day-and-night Campaign to Intensify the Search, Collection, and Identification of Martyrs’ Remains" on Vi Xuyen battlefield are laid to rest at the Vi Xuyen National War Cemetery.

A veteran stands beside the remains of a comrade recovered after many years on Vi Xuyen battlefield.

The memorial and burial ceremony at the Vi Xuyen National War Cemetery.

Martyrs’ Memorial on Point 468 is a "red address" for gratitude activities, contributing to nurturing the “When drinking water, remember its source” tradition.

From the Vi Xuyen National War Cemetery to Martyrs’ Memorial on Point 468, the footsteps of visitors continue in quiet reverence. Some veterans return to the former battlefield to light incense in memory of their fallen comrades; some families come to visit the graves of their loved ones; while young soldiers and students respectfully offer incense and listen to stories of the fierce battles and sacrifices of previous generations.

Translated by Quynh Oanh