May 20, 2017 | 21:39 (GMT+7)
War veterans gather in Vinh Phuc
PANO – On May 19, the Vinh Phuc province-based association of former Quang Tri Ancient Citadel troops held a ceremony to commemorate the 45th anniversary of their mission of protecting the Quang Tri Ancient Citadel.
Members of the association performing revolutionary songs at the ceremony
Over 500 delegates, who are leaders of the association’s central committee, the local authorities, the association’s members and policy families, attended the ceremony to recall the 81-day and -night historic campaign to defend the Quang Tri Ancient Citadel.
Over the past time, members of the association have always brought into play their heroic traditions, encouraged their families to follow the Party’s guidelines and the State’s laws, and supported each other to develop their economy and stabilize their lives, while actively participating in the “Joining hands to build new-style rural area” movement, contributing to building their home province as a rich and prosperous locality.
Translated by Trung Thanh