On March 30, the Great Ceremony of Supporting the Fatherland, praying for peace, and praying for the souls of heroic martyrs and compatriots who died was held at the Special National Relic Ben Tau Khong So K15, Do Son ward. Thousands of delegates and people, Buddhists participated in the Great Ceremony, creating a solemn and sacred atmosphere, expressing deep gratitude to the heroic martyrs who sacrificed for the independence and freedom of the Fatherland.
Unnumbered wharf K15 is a special historical site, associated with the Ho Chi Minh Trail at sea, a symbol of indomitable will and aspiration to unify the country. For 14 years (1961-1975), thousands of unnumbered ships secretly crossed the sea, transporting weapons, food and support forces to the southern battlefield. Many trips did not return, many officers and soldiers bravely sacrificed themselves in the open sea, contributing to the great miracle of the Vietnam People's War.
In the sacred space of the historical relic, the Great Requiem Ceremony is not only of profound spiritual significance but also a political and cultural activity rich in human values, contributing to honoring, commemorating and expressing gratitude to heroic martyrs and compatriots who died. Thereby, continuing to affirm the morality of "When drinking water, remember the source", fostering patriotism, and consolidating the great national unity bloc.
The Great Ceremony is organized with traditional Buddhist rituals, praying for national peace and prosperity, and people's peace and prosperity. This is also an opportunity to connect the past with the present, arouse national pride, and raise the sense of responsibility of each person in the cause of building and protecting the Fatherland in the new period.
The Great Festival is not only a religious event but also contributes to promoting the value of the National Special Relic Ben K15, making this place a "red address" for traditional education, fostering patriotism for today's and future generations.
In order to create conditions for Buddhists and members of the Ho Chi Minh Trail Traditional Association at sea to participate in the "Great Festival of Protection of the Fatherland, praying for peace, gratitude to ancestors, praying for the souls of martyrs, and compatriots who died" for 5 days, the Organizing Committee announced the list of hotels supporting room rates for Buddhists attending the Great Festival. In which, free accommodation for members of the Ho Chi Minh Trail Traditional Association at sea to attend the Great Festival at Louis Hon Dau Hotel - Zone III Do Son (near the venue for the Great Festival); some hotels in the area also support room rates for monks, nuns, and Buddhists coming to Do Son during the days of the Great Festival.
