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| Venerable Thich Tu Nhon, head of Tu An Pagoda (Berlin), presides over a requiem for martyrs. (Photo: VNA) |
This is one of the activities that demonstrate the traditional values of filial piety and philanthropy, and the respect and gratitude of the Vietnamese people in general and overseas Vietnamese in particular, for those who sacrificed their lives and shed their blood and bones for the independence of the Fatherland.
At the event, Mr. Nguyen Quoc Hung, Vice Chairman of the association, read the special communiqué on the passing of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong. All participants observed a minute of silence to express condolences and commemorate the leader.
Mr. Hung reviewed the history of the War Invalids’ and Martyrs’ Day, expressed his gratitude and remembered the great contributions of heroes, war invalids, and martyrs, and carried out traditional education for the younger generation through annual commemorative activities.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Germany Vu Quang Minh expressed his gratitude to war invalids and martyrs, as well as the associations, unions, as well as the families of Vietnamese veterans in Germany, who have given a lot of love and valuable support to help the families of war invalids and martyrs in different regions of Vietnam.
Notably, just a few days ago, Nguyen Quang Anh, Chairman of the Vietnam War Veterans’ Association in Germany, and several association members visited the Vi Xuyen frontline in the northern border province of Ha Giang to pay tribute to war invalids and martyrs, and to support local people living in difficult circumstances.
After the celebration, the Vietnamese community in Germany organized a great requiem ceremony for the heroic martyrs hosted by Venerable Thich Tu Nhon - Head of Tu An Pagoda in Berlin, Venerable Thich Thong Dat - Head of Phuc Lam Pagoda in Brandenburg along with monks and nuns, Buddhists of Pho Da Pagoda and overseas Vietnamese prayed for martyrs./.