Con Dao Commemorates Heroes and Patriots with Solemn Ceremony

On the morning of July 26, 2024, at the Con Dao Temple, the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, People's Council, People's Committee, and Vietnam Fatherland Front City Committee organized a joint memorial service for the heroes, revolutionary soldiers, and patriots who sacrificed their lives at Con Dao. Mr. Tran Luu Quang, a member of the Politburo and Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, expressed gratitude for the great deeds of the heroes at Con Dao. Leaders from Ho Chi Minh City visited the Con Dao Special Zone and participated in tribute activities. The Ho Chi Minh City Military Command offered incense to commemorate the heroes in the Con Dao Special Zone. This memorial service is a significant event in Vietnam's history, serving as a crucial opportunity to remember and pass on the sacrifices of those who contributed to the struggle for independence and national construction to future generations. Con Dao is also known as a place where many political prisoners were held, giving these commemorative events profound meaning due to their historical context. Under Vietnam's one-party system, honoring national heroes and revolutionary contributors is emphasized to foster patriotism among the populace, and this memorial service is seen as part of that effort. While Vietnam continues its economic growth, the understanding that today's development rests on past sacrifices is shared throughout society.