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[Pictures] Emotional moment as 78 restored portraits of martyrs returned to their families

On the evening of July 26, more than 1,300 members of Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union, armed forces, and citizens of the capital gathered at the Ha Noi City Martyrs’ Cemetery in Tay Tuu Ward, Ha Noi, solemnly offering incense in remembrance of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for national independence and freedom.

Representatives of martyrs' families received portraits at the program.
Representatives of martyrs' families received portraits at the program.
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Over 2,200 graves of Vietnamese Heroic Mothers and heroic martyrs resting at the Ha Noi City Martyrs’ Cemetery were covered in fragrant blossoms.
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At the same time, volunteers at all martyrs’ cemeteries, memorial tablets, monuments, and memorial houses across the capital simultaneously lit candles in their honour.
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To commemorate the 78th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27, 1947 – July 27, 2025) and the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Democratic Republic of Viet Nam (now the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, September 2, 1945 – September 2, 2025), the Ha Noi Youth Union organised a series of programmes to embody the tradition of “When drinking water, remember its source” and “Repaying gratitude,” aiming to foster national pride and a sense of responsibility among the younger generation.
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The highlight of the programme was the presentation of 78 restored portraits to the families and relatives of martyrs, along with 20 gifts given to war invalids and sick soldiers.
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It is known that on this occasion, the Ha Noi Youth Union also launched a peak campaign themed “Repaying Gratitude, Remembering the Source.” From July 20 to 27, the city’s youth carried out a series of activities including exchanges, visits, gift-giving, medical check-ups, treatment, and medicine distribution to people who contributed meritorious service to the nation.
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The 78 restored portraits carry profound spiritual and humanistic significance, delivering a heartfelt message: the young generation today will never forget the outstanding children of the nation who laid down their lives for the independence and freedom of the Fatherland.
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In addition, volunteer Youth Union members also participated in environmental clean-up efforts and the maintenance and refurbishment of martyrs’ cemeteries, memorial tablets, monuments, and revolutionary historical sites.
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Furthermore, the youth conducted surveys and campaigns to mobilise support and contribute labour for the construction and repair of houses of gratitude, as well as facilities supporting the daily lives of policy beneficiary families, war invalids, martyrs, and revolutionary contributors in difficult circumstances.
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As part of the Green Sunday campaign, the youth of the capital incorporated tree planting activities at martyrs’ cemeteries, memorials and monuments; and organised events such as “Family Meals, Warmth in Mothers’ Hearts” and “Reunion Meals Filled with Love” at the homes of Vietnamese heroic mothers and people with meritorious service.
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At the city level, the Ha Noi Youth Union visited and presented gifts to Vietnamese Heroic Mothers and families of revolutionary contributors in the wards of Hoan Kiem, Phu Thuong, Tay Ho, Ngoc Hoi, and Thanh Tri commune.
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