The event was held to mark the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945 – August 19, 2025) and the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 – September 2, 2025).

Hanoi honors heroic mothers, revolutionary contributors on the 80th National Day

Attending the meeting were Truong Viet Dung, Member of the City Party Committee and Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee, leaders of relevant departments, 19 Vietnamese Heroic Mothers, heroes of the armed forces, labor heroes during the resistance wars, wounded soldiers, and revolutionaries once imprisoned by the enemy from Hanoi and other provinces.

Chairman Thanh, on behalf of the city's leadership, conveyed his respect, warm regards and wishes for health, happiness and longevity to the Vietnamese Heroic Mothers, heroes of the armed forces, labor heroes, wounded soldiers, and revolutionaries. 

He emphasized that 80 years ago, under the wise leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President Ho Chi Minh, the people achieved the victory of the August Revolution and established the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. 

National Day on September 2 is a shining milestone, a day when the entire nation takes pride in the heroic history and the priceless independence and freedom won through sacrifice and blood.

He noted that Hanoi, with its rich revolutionary tradition, has seen many of its sons and daughters fight and sacrifice for independence and freedom. Every street and every piece of land in the capital bears the marks of history, soaked with the sweat, blood, and tears of heroes, martyrs, wounded soldiers, and contributors to the revolution.

Chairman Thanh affirmed that the city government and people will forever remember with deep gratitude the sacrifices of martyrs, Vietnamese Heroic Mothers, heroes of the armed forces, wounded soldiers, and revolutionaries. They devoted their youth, blood and even their lives to national liberation, reunification and the protection of the country.

Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Tran Sy Thanh presents flowers to heroic mothers. 

In that spirit, Hanoi has always considered the work of "paying gratitude" to contributors to the revolution as a key political task, a regular responsibility, and a sacred moral duty. In recent years, the city has continuously implemented practical policies to improve the material and spiritual lives of contributors, demonstrating profound appreciation for their great sacrifices.

In the first eight months of 2025, Hanoi allocated VND2.577 trillion (US$101 million) to support 76,462 contributors and their families. Of this amount, VND1.869 trillion (US$73 million) was for monthly allowances, VND180 billion (US$7.1 million) for one-time benefits, VND36 billion (US$1.4 million) from central funds and VND175 billion (US$6.9 million) from city funds for Tet gifts, VND60 billion (US$2.3 million) from central funds and VND185 billion (US$7.2 million) from city funds for April 30 gifts, VND27 billion (US$1.1 million) for July 27 activities, and VND45 billion (US$1.8 million) for health and recuperation programs. 

The city also organized six delegations to visit martyr cemeteries in various provinces and held meetings with contributors, historical witnesses, and revolutionary veterans.

Chairman Thanh said the meeting was honored to welcome seven Vietnamese Heroic Mothers, including four from Hanoi and three representing the northern, central, and southern regions from Bac Ninh, Ha Tinh, and Can Tho. These mothers bore silent sacrifices and felt most deeply the loss of their children and loved ones who died for independence and freedom.

The meeting also welcomed two armed forces heroes, three labor heroes, four wounded soldiers, and three revolutionaries once imprisoned by the enemy from Hanoi, Quang Tri, and Phu Tho. They fought bravely, achieved many victories, and contributed to the great triumph of spring 1975 that reunified the country.

Chairman Thanh stressed that no matter what has been done, it can never fully match the immense sacrifices made. The Party Committee, government, and people of Hanoi will continue to improve the lives of contributors and their families, ensuring they enjoy a prosperous and happy life worthy of their service to the nation. 

On this important occasion, he wished all the mothers, elders, and delegates good health, longevity, family happiness, and continued to be shining examples and sources of pride for younger generations.

Representing the delegates, Vietnamese Heroic Mother Nguyen Thi Diem from Chuong Duong, Hanoi, expressed her honor and pride in witnessing such a sacred moment of the nation and the capital. She sincerely thanked the city and local authorities for their special care given to Vietnamese Heroic Mothers and contributors. 

She said she hoped the capital would continue to develop strongly and that, despite her age, she would always encourage her children and grandchildren to follow the Party's policies and actively contribute to the capital's prosperity.

Sharing his feelings, Tran Manh Hien, 81, a Hero of the Armed Forces living in Hanoi, said he was honored to receive gifts from the Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee on this special occasion. 

He recalled that today's peace was built upon the sacrifices of countless martyrs and Vietnamese Heroic Mothers who gave their youth and blood for independence. Before retirement, he served as Deputy Director of the Air Defense and Air Force Academy.

He noted that every National Day brings back different emotions, reminding him of the day of independence 50 years ago in 1975 when the country was reunified. He said he hoped Vietnam would achieve the Party's goal of "a wealthy people, a strong country, democracy, justice, and civilization," including a prosperous and developed Hanoi.

Also attending the meeting, Mother Le Thi Ba, 88, from Can Tho, expressed her joy at being in Hanoi for the 80th anniversary celebration and receiving gifts from the city. She said she was delighted to see the streets decorated with flags and flowers and people eagerly preparing for the celebration. 

Meanwhile, Mother Le Thi Manh, 84, from Hanoi, said she felt happy to witness the capital's increasing prosperity compared to the hardship and struggles of the past.