In pictures: Remains of fallen soldiers found at Le Thi Rieng Park laid to rest

On the morning of October 14, a ceremony was held in Ho Chi Minh City to commemorate and bury the remains of 731 fallen soldiers, whose remains were recovered at Le Thi Rieng Park. The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Le Minh Hung.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and former President Nguyen Minh Triet carry the remains of fallen soldiers to their final resting place at the Ho Chi Minh City Martyrs’ Cemetery.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and former President Nguyen Minh Triet carry the remains of fallen soldiers to their final resting place at the Ho Chi Minh City Martyrs’ Cemetery.
An overview of the ceremony to commemorate and bury the remains of fallen soldiers discovered at Le Thi Rieng Park.
An overview of the ceremony to commemorate and bury the remains of fallen soldiers discovered at Le Thi Rieng Park.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and former Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung offer incense at the memorial ceremony.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and former Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung offer incense at the memorial ceremony.
Tran Luu Quang, Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, and other city officials offer incense in tribute to the fallen soldiers at Le Thi Rieng Park.
Tran Luu Quang, Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, and other city officials offer incense in tribute to the fallen soldiers at Le Thi Rieng Park.
Nguyen Manh Cuong, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, delivers the eulogy at the ceremony.
Nguyen Manh Cuong, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, delivers the eulogy at the ceremony.
A solemn ritual during the burial ceremony at the Ho Chi Minh City Martyrs’ Cemetery.
A solemn ritual during the burial ceremony at the Ho Chi Minh City Martyrs’ Cemetery.
Party and State leaders carry the remains of fallen soldiers into the cemetery.
Party and State leaders carry the remains of fallen soldiers into the cemetery.
Party and State leaders attend the burial ceremony for the fallen soldiers.
Party and State leaders attend the burial ceremony for the fallen soldiers.
The remains of fallen soldiers are carried to their final resting place.
The remains of fallen soldiers are carried to their final resting place.
Party and State leaders pay tribute to the fallen heroes and martyrs.
Party and State leaders pay tribute to the fallen heroes and martyrs.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung offers incense at the newly buried soldiers’ graves.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung offers incense at the newly buried soldiers’ graves.
People from all walks of life line the streets to bid farewell to the fallen soldiers as they are taken to their final resting place.
People from all walks of life line the streets to bid farewell to the fallen soldiers as they are taken to their final resting place.
White chrysanthemums are used to honour the fallen heroes.
White chrysanthemums are used to honour the fallen heroes.
People observe a moment of silence in remembrance of the fallen soldiers while watching the live television broadcast.
People observe a moment of silence in remembrance of the fallen soldiers while watching the live television broadcast.
Nguyen Thi Nhung, a resident of Tay Thanh Ward, and her friends arrive at Le Thi Rieng Park with hundreds of white chrysanthemums, which they distribute free of charge to people attending the memorial ceremony.
Nguyen Thi Nhung, a resident of Tay Thanh Ward, and her friends arrive at Le Thi Rieng Park with hundreds of white chrysanthemums, which they distribute free of charge to people attending the memorial ceremony.
White chrysanthemums are distributed free of charge to people attending the memorial ceremony.
White chrysanthemums are distributed free of charge to people attending the memorial ceremony.
Young people wait outside the entrance to Le Thi Rieng Park to bid farewell to the fallen soldiers.
Young people wait outside the entrance to Le Thi Rieng Park to bid farewell to the fallen soldiers.
Veteran Phan Chanh Nam and his former comrades attend the memorial ceremony to honour the fallen heroes and martyrs.
Veteran Phan Chanh Nam and his former comrades attend the memorial ceremony to honour the fallen heroes and martyrs.
The remains of fallen soldiers are placed aboard special vehicles.
The remains of fallen soldiers are placed aboard special vehicles.
A convoy carrying the remains of 731 fallen soldiers begins its journey to the Ho Chi Minh City Martyrs’ Cemetery.
A convoy carrying the remains of 731 fallen soldiers begins its journey to the Ho Chi Minh City Martyrs’ Cemetery.
Members of the armed forces and the public salute the fallen soldiers as they are taken to their final resting place.
Members of the armed forces and the public salute the fallen soldiers as they are taken to their final resting place.
People sing the national anthem as they bid farewell to the fallen soldiers.
People sing the national anthem as they bid farewell to the fallen soldiers.
The convoy makes its way to the Ho Chi Minh City Martyrs’ Cemetery.
The convoy makes its way to the Ho Chi Minh City Martyrs’ Cemetery.
The convoy makes its way to the Ho Chi Minh City Martyrs’ Cemetery.
The convoy makes its way to the Ho Chi Minh City Martyrs’ Cemetery.
Emotional scenes as people bid farewell to the fallen soldiers.
Emotional scenes as people bid farewell to the fallen soldiers.
Residents and Buddhist monks bid an emotional farewell to the fallen soldiers.
Residents and Buddhist monks bid an emotional farewell to the fallen soldiers.
Veterans wait to bid a final farewell to their fallen comrades.
Veterans wait to bid a final farewell to their fallen comrades.
Young people line both sides of Ha Noi Highway to pay their respects as the fallen soldiers are taken to their final resting place.
Young people line both sides of Ha Noi Highway to pay their respects as the fallen soldiers are taken to their final resting place.
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