Quang Tri Citadel Veterans Burst Into Tears While Visiting Quang Tri Exhibition Space

(QTO) - Among the thousands of visitors to the exhibition space of Quang Tri province every day at the exhibition of national achievements "80 years of Independence - Freedom - Happiness", in the stage area displaying historical artifacts, images and documents, there are always very special guests. No filming, no commemorative photos, no noise or bustle, they stand pensively, quietly looking at the war relics. Some people cannot hold back their emotions when memories of a time of war reappear. They are veterans who participated in the battle at Quang Tri Citadel.

Many tourists listen to the story of the Citadel soldier Nguyen Duy Thuyen - Photo: XP

From Hung Yen to Hanoi to visit the exhibition of national achievements "80 years of Independence - Freedom - Happiness journey", wearing a soldier's uniform, the first destination of veteran Nguyen Duy Thuyen (73 years old) was the exhibition space of Quang Tri province. He was one of the veterans who participated in the 81-day and night campaign to protect Quang Tri Citadel in 1972. Looking at the artifacts and images, Mr. Thuyen proudly introduced them to his family members and visitors to the exhibition.

CCB Nguyen Duy Thuyen shared that Quang Tri was his first destination because this was the place of youth and unforgettable memories for soldiers, especially when they experienced the fierce battle at Quang Tri Citadel.

Veteran Nguyen Duy Thuyen (73 years old) shares the story of a soldier at the Quang Tri Citadel front in 1972 with the exhibition guide - Photo: XP

Joining the battle at the Citadel front when he was just 19 years old, Mr. Thuyen is now a 2/4 class disabled soldier. “After nearly 2 months of fighting, I was injured and transferred to the rear for treatment. Perhaps, that was also a lucky thing for me, because many comrades never returned…”, Mr. Thuyen sadly shared.

The memories of the fierce and tragic Citadel battlefield were recreated through documentary images displayed at the exhibition space, making many war veterans unable to hold back their tears. War veteran Phan Van Hung (born in 1954), from Phu Tho, burst into tears while talking to the tour guide at the exhibition booth of historical artifacts and documents. "On the Citadel battlefield, many comrades sacrificed... I am still alive and can return as a privilege. Therefore, every year I visit the old battlefield, visit my comrades, witness the daily changes of my homeland Quang Tri..." - Mr. Hung stopped, tears welled up, rolling down the cheeks of a soldier who had faced the rain of bombs and bullets of the enemy.

Many war veterans who fought at Quang Tri Citadel were moved when witnessing historical images and documents at the exhibition - Photo: XP

Since the opening of the exhibition, the booth displaying historical artifacts of Quang Tri province has always attracted a large number of visitors of all ages. But there are very special guests, they quietly and thoughtfully look at each image as if watching a film of memories of a heroic time of fire and smoke. They are the soldiers of Quang Tri Citadel.

Many tourists visit the exhibition booth about the history of Quang Tri province - Photo: XP

Ms. Tran Nu Hoang Chinh, a tour guide at the exhibition space, confided that during her days on duty here, she witnessed many special guests like that. Many people hastily wiped away their tears before leaving, and there were also people who were willing to share their memories of the soldiers of the past. Their stories are materials and catalysts for us to feel and convey to visitors...

During 81 days and nights, the battle to protect Quang Tri Citadel will forever be an unforgettable memory for the soldiers. They were the ones who wrote an immortal epic, adding to the glorious history of the nation.

Xuan Phu - Thanh Tung

Source: https://baoquangtri.vn/xa-hoi/202508/cuu-chien-binh-thanh-co-quang-tri-bat-khoc-khi-tham-khong-gian-trien-lam-quang-tri-9a72f77/