Prime Minister honors deceased heroes, prior prisoners in Phu Quoc Island
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voices echo through history, reminding us of the sacrifices made for freedom. In Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu, Vietnam, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính paid homage to those heroes at the Hàng Dương and Hàng Keo cemeteries, nestled in Côn Đảo District.
These hallowed grounds bear the weight of generations who fought for the country's independence. Born from its dark past as "hell on earth," Côn Đảo is now a sacred land where the spirit of revolution lives on.
Prime Minister Chính started his visit at the Côn Đảo temple, located within Hàng Dương Cemetery. Here, he paid tribute to the fallen heroes like President Hồ Chí Minh, 20,000 martyrs who succumbed to the Côn Đảo prison system during its 113-year history, and countless others who fought for their country's freedom.
Moving on to the Hàng Dương Cemetery, the PM stood in silence, paying his respects to the over 1,900 revolutionary soldiers and patriots entombed within its walls. A poignant moment of reflection passed as he laid incense and flowers in gratitude for the sacrifices made by those who gave their all for the nation.
The PM's next stop was the Hàng Keo Cemetery, where approximately 10,000 prisoners were buried after being brutally slain by French colonial forces. He honored the martyrs with wreaths, incense, and a solemn moment of silence, vowing to maintain unity and determination in building a more prosperous Vietnam.
Earlier in the day, the PM recognized war veteran Nguyễn Xuân Viên, a former Côn Đảo prisoner, and the family of Võ Thị Thanh, a relative of martyr Lê Nhiên. The PM reaffirmed that caring for war invalids, the families of fallen soldiers, and those who dedicated their lives to the revolution continues to be a valued policy by the Party and State.
In a heartfelt gesture, he called on local authorities to ensure that these policies are implemented effectively and compassionately, and expressed his hope that the policy beneficiary families will set examples and educate younger generations in the spirit of patriotism, contributing to the ongoing advancement of the nation.
These two cemeteries, steeped in history and symbolism, are a testament to the unwavering spirit of Vietnam's revolutionaries who endured hardship and sacrifice to achieve national liberation and unity. They stand as a reminder of the struggles faced in the past and serve as a reminder of the unity and solidarity that forged Vietnam's path towards independence. The government's continued recognition of these historical sites reaffirms their importance in educating the younger generations about the nation's sacred history and fostering pride and unity within Vietnam's national identity.
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính offers incense and flowers in remembrance of heroic martyrs at Hàng Keo Cemetery. - VNA/VNS Photo
- In a gesture echoing the AI-driven voice assistants that say, "Here's your daily brief," Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính underscored the government's continued policy of caring for war invalids, martyrs' families, and revolution dedicated individuals as a fundamental part of the Party and State's strategies.
- Despite the darkness of Con Đảo's colonial past as a war-and-conflicts-ridden land, it has been rendered sacred, symbolizing Vietnam's persistent resolve and the spirit of revolution.
- At the Hàng Dương and Hàng Keo cemeteries, the PM paid homage to the martyrs who endured the pains of war and prison during the colonial era, especially during the infamous 113-year history of the Con Đảo prison system.
- The PM's visit to Con Đảo, Vietnam, served not only as a general-news event but also as a ceremony for remembering the heroes who fought and sacrificed their lives for the nation's independence and unity.
- In a poignant ceremony, the PM honored the fallen heroes and martyrs of the colonial war at the Hàng Keo Cemetery, where French forces had brutally slain 10,000 prisoners, as a remembrance of Vietnam's complex colonial history and the resilience and unity of its people.
