May 01, 2020 | 20:02 (GMT+7)
Flag-raising ceremony held at Hien Luong - Ben Hai historical relic site
PANO – On April 30, the Quang Tri provincial Party Committee, authorities and Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Committee held a flag-raising ceremony at the Hien Luong - Ben Hai historical relic site to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification (Apr 30) and the 48th anniversary of the liberation of Quang Tri (May 1).
During the ceremony, the national flag, a symbol of independence, freedom, and a legend from the devastating war, was flying in the solemn atmosphere.
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During the ceremony. Photo: Saigongiaiphong |
Hien Luong Bridge across the Ben Hai River used to divide North and South Vietnam during the Resistance War against U.S. invaders.
After the ceremony, delegates offered incense and paid tribute to fallen soldiers at the National Road 9 War Cemetery, the Truong Son National Cemetery, and the Quang Tri Ancient Citadel.
Translated by Song Anh