Champasak: A delegation from the Consulate General of Vietnam in Southern Laos, led by Consul General Ms. Ta Phuong Dung, laid wreaths, incense sticks, and candles at the Vietnam-Laos Combat Alliance Monument in Champasak Province, marking the 78th anniversary of Vietnamese Martyrs’ Day.
According to Lao News Agency, the ceremony was joined by representatives from the Vietnamese Association in Champasak Province, the Vietnam Enterprises Association, and the Department of Industry and Commerce of Da Nang City. They gathered to honor the shared sacrifices of the two nations.
In her remarks, Ms. Ta Phuong Dung reflected on the friendship and solidarity between Vietnam and Laos, forged through their historic revolutionary struggles. She emphasized that the occasion was not only a significant political event but also a tribute to traditional Vietnamese values and principles nurtured over generations.
Ms. Ta expressed her belief that future generations will continue to uphold and advance the friendship, solidari
ty, and cooperation between the two countries, values built on the sacrifices of past heroes.
Mr. Dong Cong Dung, Chairman of the Vietnamese Association in Champasak Province, noted that the annual observance is a meaningful tradition for the Vietnamese community in southern Laos. It serves as a moment to remember and pay tribute to those who gave their lives for the freedom and peace of both nations.
He also remarked that for Vietnamese living abroad, participating in such events is a profound honor. ‘Those far from their homeland understand even more deeply the value of peace and the sacrifices made to achieve it,’ he said.
Mr. Dong added that the occasion serves as a reminder of the responsibility shared by current and future generations to safeguard and strengthen the unique bond between Vietnam and Laos, ensuring that this relationship remains a treasured legacy for both nations.