July 15, 2021 | 21:29 (GMT+7)
Memorial complex for martyrs inaugurated at Co Noi Junction historical relic site
PANO – A spiritual memorial complex was inaugurated on July 14 at Co Noi Junction historical relic site in Mai Son district, Son La, in the presence of Deputy Director of the General Department of Politics Senior Lieutenant General Do Can.
During the resistance war against the French colonialists, Co Noi Junction used to be an important route and was heavily bombarded by the enemy.
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Senior Lieutenant General Do Can (first left) presents gifts to Co Noi Junction historical relic site’s staff. |
Over 100 youth volunteers sacrificed their lives for the Dien Bien Phu Victory at Co Noi Junction.
In April 2000, Son La province started the construction of a monument in memory of the fallen young volunteers at the historical relic site of Co Noi Junction to commemorate them.
In 2004, the historical relic site was recognized as a national historical relic site by the Ministry of Culture and Information (now Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism).
In 2020, the relic site was restored and upgraded.
On behalf of the Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defense, Senior Lieutenant General Do Can presented gifts to former youth volunteers and the staff of Co Noi Junction historical relic site.
Translated by Quynh Oanh