Thua Thien - Hue (VNA) - Authorities of the central province of Thua Thien - Hue presented the title of "Heroic Vietnamese Mother" to 183 women during a ceremony on March 28.
Among them, only one is still alive and able to receive the title.
With the recognition, the province currently has a total of 2,125 heroic Vietnamese mothers.
Speaking at the event, Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Nguyen Van Cao expressed his gratitude towards the heroic mothers, fallen soldiers and their families for their sacrifice to the country’s revolutionary cause.
He also called on local authorities at all levels to continue taking care of heroic Vietnamese mothers and families of martyrs, invalids and those who rendered services for the nation.
Across the country, more than 59,000 women have been awarded with the title.-VNA