Quang Tri: Flag-raising ceremony marks National Reunification Day
A flag-raising ceremony was solemnly held by the central province of Quang Tri at the Hien Luong – Ben Hai special national relic site on April 30 to mark the 48th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day, and 51st anniversary of Liberation of Quang Tri province (May 1, 1972-2023).
Quang Tri (VNA) - A flag-raising ceremony was solemnly held by thecentral province of Quang Tri at the Hien Luong – Ben Hai special national monument on April 30 to mark the 48th anniversary of the Liberation of theSouth and National Reunification Day, and 51st anniversary of Liberation ofQuang Tri province (May 1, 1972-2023).
The national flag was raised to the peak of the monument as the national anthemwas being played.
Participants observed a minute of silence in memory of those who laid downtheir lives for the independence and freedom of the Fatherland and happiness ofthe people.
The Hien Luong – Ben Hai special national monument is located at the foot of HienLuong Bridge across Ben Hai River.
Ben Hai River divided North and South Vietnam after the signing of the GenevaAccords in 1954. Though the river is just over 100m wide, it took 21 years forthe Vietnamese people on the two banks to be united.
The river and the bridge are witnesses to the Vietnamese people's fierce butglorious struggle against foreign invaders and a reflection of their desire forand belief in victory.
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Withinthe event’s framework, Quang Tri province launched a design contest for apeacesymbol, to be erected at the Peace Park in the Hien Luong – Ben Hai special nationalrelic site.
On theoccasion, a traditional boat race on Ben Hai River was held./.
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At the ceremony. (Photo: VNA) 
