Viet Nam bids farewell to legendary Giap at national funeral

October 14, 2013 - 14:22
Viet Nam bids farewell to legendary Giap at national funeral
The coffin of General Giap is transported on a gun carriage past the Flag Pole in Dien Bien Phu street. — Photo VnExpress
President Truong Tan Sang (left) and Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (right) escort General Giap's coffin to the gun carriage. — Photo VnExpress
The coffin of General Giap leaves the national funeral home. — VNA/VNS Photo
The funeral convoy proceeds along Xuan Thuy - Pham Van Dong road. — VNA/VNS Photo
General Giap's coffin is moved to a special aircraft at Noi Bai International Airport. — VNA/VNS Photo
Youngsters from Quang Binh queue in the rain holding portraits of General Giap. — VNA/VNS Photo
As millions mourn General Vo Nguyen Giap, a child in Ha Noi stands silently watching the funeral convoy yesterday. — VNS Photo Truong Vi

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