On the afternoon of October 6th, former Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung; General Le Hong Anh, former Standing Member of the Party Central Committee; along with leaders of An Giang province and delegations, offered incense to commemorate national hero Nguyen Trung Truc; within the framework of the traditional festival celebrating the 158th anniversary of the sacrifice of national hero Nguyen Trung Truc (1868 - 2026).
In a solemn and respectful atmosphere, the delegations laid flowers and offered incense to commemorate the national hero Nguyen Trung Truc; expressing their profound gratitude to the hero who bravely fought and sacrificed himself for the cause of fighting foreign invaders and protecting the homeland.
National hero Nguyen Trung Truc was one of the most prominent leaders of the anti-French resistance movement in Southern Vietnam in the latter half of the 19th century. His name, life, and career are inextricably linked to the patriotism, indomitable will, and unwavering resistance against foreign invaders of the people of Southern Vietnam, becoming a shining symbol of national heroism.
The incense offering ceremony is an activity that demonstrates the principle of "drinking water, remembering the source," expressing the profound gratitude of the Party Committee, government, armed forces, and people of An Giang province towards national hero Nguyen Trung Truc; at the same time, it contributes to educating the tradition of patriotism and national pride for cadres, soldiers, and all strata of the people, especially the younger generation.
For officers and soldiers of the provincial armed forces, this is also an opportunity to continue reviewing the indomitable fighting traditions of previous generations, fostering patriotism, pride, and a sense of responsibility; promoting the qualities of Uncle Ho's soldiers, and resolutely fulfilling military and national defense tasks, contributing to building a strong national defense system integrated with a robust people's security posture.
Following the incense offering ceremony, the delegation of people, military, and Party officials from An Giang province offered incense at the Memorial Temple for Heroes, Martyrs, and Meritorious Individuals of An Giang Province.
On the same day, the People's Committee of An Giang province held a ceremony to light incense at the monument marking the spot where national hero Nguyen Trung Truc was executed by the French colonialists in 1868.
This year, the traditional festival commemorating the 158th anniversary of the sacrifice of national hero Nguyen Trung Truc will be held from October 6th to 8th (corresponding to the 26th to 28th of the 8th lunar month), with many commemorative, cultural, and artistic activities, contributing to the education of patriotic traditions for the younger generation.
This activity expresses profound gratitude to the national heroes who dedicated their entire lives to the struggle for national independence and freedom, leaving behind a shining symbol of patriotism and indomitable will in the face of invaders.
Source: https://giaoducthoidai.vn/nhieu-hoat-dong-tuong-niem-tai-le-hoi-truyen-thong-ky-niem-158-nam-anh-hung-dan-toc-nguyen-trung-truc-hy-sinh-post795188.html
