One thousand Vietnamese heroic mothers, Heroes of the Armed Forces and Labour Heroes from the south gathered in Hanoi on Oct. 8 for the “Thang Long-the nation’s sacred soul” programme, which aimed to herald the capital city’s 1,000 th founding anniversary.

Present at the event, Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh said
“the presence today of heroic mothers and heroes is a fine symbol of Vietnamese generations born in the Ho Chi Minh era – those who bear a noble soul with iron will,” said Manh.

He noted, “they belong to generations who developed national patriotism from an individual love for the country, which contributed to the national liberation cause as well as revolutionary heroism.”

Manh said Thang Long-Hanoi celebrations were a proud moment for Vietnamese people, both at home and overseas, and were of over-riding political and social importance that intensified the nation’s profound humanity.

On the occasion, the party chief expressed his gratitude to the beloved President Ho Chi Minh, who is the national liberation hero and great man of culture.

He affirmed, “we will keep in our hearts forever the services rendered by heroes, war fallen combatants and emeritus people who had devoted their talent, brainpower, and even their life to the country’s independence and freedom and the people’s happiness.”./.