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Candles lit at cemeteries nationwide to commemorate war dead

Thousands of candles were lit at the war cemeteries nationwide on Wednesday evening to commemorate soldiers who died for the country.

Thousands of candles were lit at the war cemeteries nationwide on Wednesday evening to commemorate soldiers who died for the country.

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The commemoration ceremonies were held on the 76th anniversary of the War Invalids and Martyrs Day.

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At the Hanoi War Cemetery, which is the resting place of 2,188 soldiers, the ceremony was attended by Minister of Defence Phan Van Giang and other central and local officials.

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In HCM City, candles were also lit at over 15,000 graves at the HCM City War Cemetery in Thu Duc District. 

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The event was attended by the city chairman Phan Van Mai, other officials, and local people.

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The candlelight ceremonies were also held at over 3,200 war dead ceremonies and over 3,000 monuments to the war dead nationwide.
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