The remains of fallen soldiers recovered at Lê Thị Riêng Cultural Park in HCM City are placed at the park’s memorial house. — VNA/VNS Photo Xuân Khu

HCM CITY — HCM City will hold memorial, funeral and burial ceremonies for the remains of martyrs recovered at Lê Thị Riêng Cultural Park on October 14, according to the municipal Steering Committee for the Search, Recovery and Identification of Martyrs’ Remains.

The ceremonies will pay tribute to fallen soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the country’s independence and freedom, while upholding Việt Nam’s tradition of gratitude to those who rendered service to the nation.

On October 14, a flower and incense offering ceremony will be held at 7.30am at the statue of former Party General Secretary Trần Phú, the martyrs’ memorial stele and other locations within the park, located at 875 Cách Mạng Tháng Tám Street in Hòa Hưng Ward.

The memorial and funeral ceremonies will begin at 8am.

The programme will be broadcast live on HTV9 television, VOH FM 99.9 MHz radio and the digital platforms of HCM City Television from 8am to 10am.

Following the funeral ceremonies, the remains will be transported to HCM City Martyrs’ Cemetery in Long Bình Ward for burial at 10am on October 14.

A total of 731 sets of martyrs’ remains will be buried, including 698 individual sets and one collective set containing the remains of 33 martyrs.

The convoy carrying the martyrs’ remains is expected to leave the cultural park in four separate stages, with the first departure scheduled for around 8.45am.

The convoy will travel approximately 26km, passing through Trường Sơn, Cách Mạng Tháng Tám and Điện Biên Phủ streets, across Sài Gòn Bridge, Võ Nguyên Giáp Street and Hà Nội Highway, before arriving at the cemetery.

Expected attendees include central government and defence leaders, representatives of Military Region 7, HCM City leaders, representatives of neighbouring localities and relevant agencies, as well as armed forces personnel, youth union members, local residents, and invited guests.

At 7pm on October 13, a special artistic programme entitled “Đêm Tri Ân” (Night of Gratitude), will take place at the park. — VNS