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Vietnam holds nationwide ceremonies to honor war heroes on July 27
On July 27, Vietnam marked the Day of War Invalids and Martyrs with coordinated commemorations across the country. At 5 a.m., bells and drums rang simultaneously at Chùa Vĩnh Nghiêm in Ho Chi Minh City, following a directive from the Buddhist Sangha of Vietnam that instructed all temples and Buddhist sites to hold the ceremony for the first time.
In Ho Chi Minh City, Deputy Party Secretary Đặng Minh Thông led a delegation to the Hòa Long martyr shrine, where incense was offered to honor fallen heroes such as Nguyễn Thanh Đằng, a celebrated fighter who joined the local forces in 1964 and led battles against U.S. troops.
Across the nation, mothers of martyrs, including 92‑year‑old Nguyễn Thị Lan, received visits from youth volunteers who prepared tribute meals. The program aims to teach younger generations about patriotism, gratitude, and the sacrifices made for Vietnam’s independence and peace.
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Buddhist Sangha of Vietnam · Chùa Vĩnh Nghiêm · Nguyễn Thanh Đằng · Nguyễn Thị Lan · Đặng Minh Thông
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The nationwide bell and drum ceremony was first organized in 2026 under the Buddhist Sangha’s guidance. afamily.vn
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The tribute‑meal program is intended to educate young people about patriotism and the sacrifices of previous generations. tienphong.vn
- [○ 1 SOURCE] On July 27, 2026, bells and drums rang simultaneously at Chùa Vĩnh Nghiêm in Ho Chi Minh City as part of commemorations. afamily.vn
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Buddhist Sangha of Vietnam issued a directive for all temples nationwide to ring bells and drums on the Day of War Invalids and Martyrs. afamily.vn
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Hòa Long shrine is a site for annual remembrance of martyrs, including Nguyễn Thanh Đằng. thanhnien.vn
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Deputy Party Secretary of Ho Chi Minh City Đặng Minh Thông visited the Hòa Long martyr shrine on July 27 to offer incense. thanhnien.vn
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Mothers of fallen soldiers, such as 92‑year‑old Nguyễn Thị Lan, receive visits from youth who prepare tribute meals during July. tienphong.vn
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Nguyễn Thanh Đằng, born in 1945, joined local forces in 1964 and led battles against U.S. troops, notably in Long Phước in 1966. thanhnien.vn