General Giap’s final resting place decided

Legendary Vietnamese leader General Vo Nguyen Giap, who died on October 4 in an army hospital in Hanoi at the age of 103, will be buried in the central province of Quang Binh, his native land.

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The place of burial was decided during a meeting held between the State Funeral Committee and the late General’s families on Monday afternoon, said provincial People’s Committee chairman Nguyen Huu Hoai.

Accordingly, the late General will be laid to rest at the Vung Chua-Dao Yen area, in Quang Dong commune, Quang Trach District, Quang Binh Province.

This beautiful area is located seven kilometers from the Ngang Pass, which links Quang Binh and Ha Tinh Province.

While still alive, the General expressed his desire to be buried near his childhood home.

Currently, a State funeral is being prepared for Giap by a central funeral committee of 30 members, headed by Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

General Giap’s coffin is being placed at the National Morgue at No. 5, Tran Thanh Tong Street, Hanoi, where mourners can pay tribute to him beginning at 7:30 am on October 12.

A solemn memorial service for the late General will be held at the site at 7:00 am on October 13 and his burial service will be conducted later the same day. 

The memorial and burial services will be broadcast live by national TV channel VTV and the Radio Voice of Vietnam (VOV).

As previously reported, Vo Nguyen Giap, the first four-star general and the former commander-in-chief of the Vietnam army, died at 6:00 pm on October 4 at the 108 Army Hospital in Hanoi, more than a month after he celebrated his 103rd birthday.

He started his career as a history teacher before joining the army to become a legendary general who led the Vietnam Army to defeat the French and US invaders in 1954 and 1975 respectively.

After his death, millions of Vietnamese people along with foreign leaders expressed their respect for him and great grief over his death.

His death has gained the attention of local and international media alike, which have published articles related to his death and his legendary career.