By 18:30 July 25, more than 36,000 people had gathered in Lai Da Village, Dong Hoi Commune, Dong Anh District, Hanoi, to pay their respects to General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.
On the evening of July 25, thousands of people lined up for kilometers along the road leading to the village cultural house, where the memorial was held.
Inside the cultural house, the organizers continued to welcome the steady stream of visitors. Nearby, Lai Da Pagoda held a requiem ceremony for the General Secretary.
Sharing with the press, a representative of the Dong Anh District People's Committee stated that as of 18:30, more than 36,000 people had come to pay their respects. The organizers decided to keep the Lai Da Cultural House open until all visitors had been accommodated.
"A 79-year-old man flew from Ho Chi Minh City to Lai Da Village to visit the General Secretary. This person shared that he had promised himself he would visit the General Secretary's hometown," said a representative of the organizing committee.
The requiem ceremony for General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong was held at Lai Da Pagoda. Photo: Quang Phong
Despite the scorching weather on the first day of the memorial at the General Secretary's hometown, the visitors, dressed in formal attire, lined up neatly and followed the guidance of the authorities.
Dozens of electric vehicles were mobilized to transport people from the parking area to the village gate. Throughout the village, security checkpoints and volunteer youth groups were stationed to ensure order and provide water and snacks to the visitors.
"Each of us contributed a little to ensure that the General Secretary's memorial was conducted most respectfully," shared Mrs. Nguyen Thanh Hai from Dong Hoi Commune.
Even at 21:00, the line of people waiting to pay their respects stretched long.
Under the bright summer sun, the residents of Lai Da Village brought out electric fans to the village streets to cool down the atmosphere for the visitors. Many households cut cardboard sheets into makeshift fans for the mourners.
At 21:00, the line of people waiting to pay their respects still stretched long on the road in Lai Da Village.
According to the latest announcement from the Dong Anh District People's Committee, the memorial organizers have prepared rotating wreaths, so visiting groups only need to bring black ribbons to attach to the wreaths for the General Secretary.
The Dong Anh District People's Committee also noted that the family had requested not to receive money, fruit, or other offerings from organizations or individuals. Appropriate attire for visitors includes dark suits with white long-sleeve shirts, black ties, and black shoes for men, and black or dark-colored dresses and black shoes or sandals for women.
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