Solemnly organize a flower lantern ceremony to commemorate the heroic martyrs on Thach Han River

Tonight, June 9 (May 14 of the lunar calendar), at the Ceremony House, the flower lantern wharf on the southern bank of Thach Han River, Quang Tri Provincial Newspaper and Radio - Television in coordination with the City Party Committee - People's Council - People's Committee - Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Quang Tri town solemnly organized an incense offering ceremony, releasing flower lanterns to pay tribute and commemorate heroic martyrs on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day June 21 (1925 - 2025) and towards the 78th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day July 27 (1947 - 2025).

Alternate member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee Nguyen Long Hai; Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Council Nguyen Dang Quang; Acting Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Hoang Nam; Editor-in-Chief of Quang Tri Provincial Newspaper and Radio - Television Station Vo Nguyen Thuy, deputy editors-in-chief along with cadres, civil servants and employees of the agency; Editor-in-Chief of Quang Binh Provincial Newspaper and Radio - Television Station Dinh Tung Lam, deputy editors-in-chief along with cadres, civil servants and employees of the agency; Member of the Executive Committee of the Vietnam Journalists Association , Chairman of the Quang Tri Provincial Journalists Association Truong Duc Minh Tu and representatives of press agencies residing in Quang Tri; leaders of Quang Tri town; Association of Soldiers of Quang Tri Ancient Citadel in 1972 along with a large number of cadres, soldiers of the armed forces, and people of all walks of life of Quang Tri town attended the ceremony.

Overview of the ceremony - Photo: Tran Tuyen

Delegates attending the ceremony - Photo: Tran Tuyen

Provincial leaders attend the ceremony - Photo: Tran Tuyen

Reading the words of gratitude at the ceremony, Editor-in-Chief of Quang Tri Province's Newspaper and Radio - Television Station, Vo Nguyen Thuy, was moved to express: Before the souls of the heroic martyrs, the land of Quang Tri town and the heroic Citadel, the sacred Thach Han River, the leaders of Quang Tri province, the collective of cadres, civil servants, and employees of Quang Tri Province's Newspaper and Radio - Television Station; Quang Binh Province's Newspaper and Radio - Television Station; reporters of central press agencies stationed in Quang Tri and cadres, people of Quang Tri town and delegates respectfully bowed to offer incense and fresh flowers to commemorate the heroic martyrs who fought and sacrificed for the independence and freedom of the Fatherland. Remembering, respecting, and expressing gratitude to you, the people working in print, radio, and television, we vow to constantly strive to contribute to continuing the golden history of our fathers and brothers, building the country to become richer and more prosperous.

Editor-in-Chief of Quang Tri Province Newspaper and Radio and Television Station Vo Nguyen Thuy reads words of gratitude - Photo: Tran Tuyen

In a solemn and emotional atmosphere, the provincial leaders; the collective leadership, cadres, civil servants, employees of Quang Tri Provincial Newspaper and Radio - Television; Quang Binh Provincial Newspaper and Radio - Television and delegates respectfully offered incense at the altar of President Ho Chi Minh, the altar of heroic martyrs and released flower lanterns on the Thach Han River to commemorate and deeply express gratitude for the great contributions of President Ho Chi Minh and the heroic struggles and sacrifices of the heroes for the independence and freedom of the Fatherland.

In the middle of the night, thousands of flower lanterns were respectfully released by the delegates onto the Thach Han River; the sparkling flower lanterns carried with them infinite gratitude, lighting up the historic river one after another. In the sacred and emotional space, the delegates respectfully bowed their heads in gratitude and commemoration of the sons and daughters from all over the country who fell for the country, for the bright future of the nation.

Alternate member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Quang Tri Provincial Party Committee Nguyen Long Hai offers incense at the Ceremony House - the flower-laying place to commemorate heroic martyrs - Photo: Tran Tuyen

Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Council Nguyen Dang Quang offers incense to pay tribute to heroic martyrs - Photo: Tran Tuyen

Acting Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Hoang Nam offered incense to pay tribute to heroic martyrs - Photo: Tran Tuyen

Provincial leaders offer incense to pay tribute to heroic martyrs - Photo: Tran Tuyen

Participating in the gratitude night, CCB Phan Van Kieu, 73 years old, a guerrilla from Trieu Thuong commune, Trieu Phong district, shared: “I am very moved to attend the solemn and meaningful flower lantern night to honor comrades and teammates organized by Quang Tri Province Newspaper and Radio and Television today. I think this activity is also a deep gratitude of journalists to the heroic martyrs. There was a time when we sent troops across and then transported wounded soldiers to Thach Han River, witnessing many losses and sacrifices, I hope that there will be more meaningful activities like this to warm the souls of the heroic martyrs who have remained here.”

Alternate member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of Quang Tri Provincial Party Committee Nguyen Long Hai releases flower lanterns to pay tribute to heroic martyrs - Photo: Tran Tuyen

Vice Chairman of Quang Tri Town People's Committee Le Phuong Bac informed: The flower lantern releasing ceremony to honor heroic martyrs on Thach Han River was first held in 2012. Since then, the program has become a regular activity on the 14th night of the lunar calendar every month with a socialized method.

“Unlike other lantern nights, tonight is more special because it is the 100th anniversary of Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day, marking the unification of Quang Tri Province Newspaper and Radio - Television and in a short time, Quang Tri town will no longer be called Quang Tri town. I, as well as many officials and people of Quang Tri town, feel very emotional today. Later, when the 2-level local government comes into operation, we still hope that agencies and units, including press agencies, will continue to accompany and support to maintain this meaningful gratitude lantern activity,” Mr. Bac shared.

Veterans release flower lanterns to pay tribute to heroic martyrs - Photo: Tran Tuyen

During the years of war to protect the Fatherland, under the rain of bombs and bullets, tens of thousands of liberation soldiers with courage bravely crossed the Thach Han River to fight at Quang Tri Ancient Citadel and forever lie in the midst of the waves of their homeland. Their blood and bones have merged into the sacred Thach Han River, transforming into immortal souls returning to eternity.

The war has long since ended, and today the Thach Han River is considered a martyrs’ cemetery without tombstones. Over the years, the Thach Han River continues to flow, bringing alluvium, shrimp and fish to the people on both banks. The Thach Han River wharf remains a reminder of a time of war and war, where every inch of land and every location is associated with the heroic feats and heroic sacrifices of previous generations.

Youth Union members release flower lanterns on Thach Han River - Photo: Tran Tuyen

Flower lanterns on Thach Han river - Photo: Tran Tuyen

Flower lanterns on Thach Han River - Photo: Tran Tuyen

This meaningful gratitude activity is also an opportunity for the collective of officials and employees of the Newspaper and the Radio - Television Station of Quang Tri province after the merger to meet, strengthen solidarity, unity, and determination to move towards a new development path.

Before the flower lantern releasing ceremony on Thach Han River, the delegation of Quang Tri Provincial Newspaper and Radio - Television Station, Quang Binh Provincial Newspaper and Radio - Television Station came to offer flowers and incense to pay tribute to the heroic martyrs at the Central Memorial of Quang Tri Ancient Citadel.

Duc Viet - Tran Tuyen

Source: https://baoquangtri.vn/to-chuc-trang-trong-le-hoa-dang-tuong-niem-cac-anh-hung-liet-si-tren-song-thach-han-194221.htm