On the evening of May 3, the 50th Anniversary of Con Dao Liberation Day (May 1, 1975 - May 1, 2025) took place solemnly at Hang Duong Cemetery, Con Dao District (Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province) along with a political art program.
Attending the ceremony were Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh; Mr. Nguyen Trong Nghia - Politburo member, Head of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission; Mr. Nguyen Van Nen - Politburo member, Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee; along with former members of the Party Central Committee; members of the Party Central Committee; leaders of central ministries and branches; leaders of provinces in the Southeast region; former political prisoners of Con Dao.
Half a century has passed since Con Dao was completely liberated, but the tragic memories, indomitable spirit and steadfast will of the outstanding children here always last over time.
The ceremony, along with the art program with the theme "Con Dao - Hung Ca Mau Thuong Viet Nam", was held not only to show gratitude to previous generations, but also to engrave deeply in the hearts of each person today about the sacred Con Dao - which used to be a worldly hell but is also a bright symbol of patriotism, strong will and aspiration for freedom; becoming an eternal source of inspiration for the next generations, so that national pride will forever be engraved in the hearts of every Vietnamese person.
Speaking at the program, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, on behalf of the Party and State leaders, sent to Vietnamese Heroic Mothers, Heroes of the People's Armed Forces, revolutionary veterans, leaders, former leaders of the Central and local governments; compatriots and comrades, respectful greetings, warm greetings and best wishes.
According to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, after 50 years of liberation, Con Dao is increasingly experiencing new vitality, with achievements that have positively contributed to the common development of Ba Ria - Vung Tau and the country. The role and potential of Con Dao is huge, and has been clearly positioned in the development orientations and strategies of the country and Ba Ria - Vung Tau province, especially in terms of marine economy, tourism, culture, history, spirituality, etc.
The heroic history of Con Dao is not only to preserve in memory but also to be a responsibility, pride and become an endogenous strength, creating motivation to continue developing the rich homeland.
"The 50th anniversary of Con Dao Liberation Day is an event with many special meanings, arousing the spirit of fighting, determination, pride of heroic history, gratitude to the previous generations, clearly responsible for the country, determined to establish new mighty and more glorious miracles; successfully implement the targets set out by 2030 ... bringing the country in the new, prosperous and prosperous country, as a prosperous and prosperous, prosperous, prosperous, prosperous, prosperous, prosperous, prosperous, prosperous, prosperous, prosperous, prosperous, prosperous, prosperous, prosperous, prosperous, prosperous, prosperous, prosperous, prosperous, prosperity wish, "the Prime Minister said.
