Hue Today Weekly, Issue No. 82, Published on July 23, is now Available

The front page of Hue Today Weekly, Issue No. 82

“Taking part in the 500-day Campaign meant racing against time, enduring harsh weather, and overcoming countless challenges. Yet it was also a source of pride and unforgettable memories. Whenever we found the remains of the fallen soldiers, we were overjoyed. No matter how exhausted we were, all the fatigue seemed to disappear. In many graves, nothing remained; the bones had long returned to the earth. The sense of sorrow was beyond words,” Major Thanh said in a subdued voice.

He recalled: “The samples sent for DNA analysis must come from hard tissue, such as teeth or bone. In reality, however, many of the remains were too fragile, yet we still had to collect samples. I told the medical team: ‘Even if this veteran’s bones are too deteriorated, please send the sample anyway. If a DNA test can be carried out, then we will have done all we can for him. If not, let him rest here, in his homeland of Phu Vang, in Hue City. The people of Phu Vang and Hue will forever be his loved ones. He will always have a family here’ ”. These heartfelt reflections are featured in ‘Hearts Filled with Gratitude’, a reportage by Quynh Anh published in the Reportage & Notes section of this weekend’s edition of Hue Today Weekly.

The Reportages & Notes section of this issue

Although the war ended decades ago, across every corner of Vietnam there are still homecomings… that remain unfinished. In tribute to the 500-Day Campaign to search for, recover, and identify the remains of fallen soldiers whose identities have yet to be confirmed; and in commemoration of the 79th Anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day, this edition of Hue Today Weekly is honored to present a collection of articles centered on this theme, including ‘A Sacred Responsibility, Bound by Gratitude’, ‘Your Homeland Is Still Waiting’, and ‘Completing the Journey Home’.

This edition of Hue Today Weekly also features a wide range of compelling stories awaiting readers, including: ‘Elevating Hue as a Festival City’ by Dang Thanh Phu; ‘New Challenges in Urban Governance in Hue’ by Dai Vien; ‘Making Hue’s Culture a True Driver of Development: Bridging Four Critical Gaps’ by Huong Binh; ‘The Resonance of the Trieng Giong in Everyday Life’ by Mai Hue; ‘Hearts Filled with Gratitude’ by Quynh Anh; ‘Hoa My - A Land Imprinted with Glorious History’ by Nhat Minh; ‘Reviving Historical Archives’ by Lien Minh; ‘Elevating Hue Beef Noodle Soup’ by Dan Duy; ‘Late-Blooming Yellow Flamboyant’ by Nguyen Dinh Anh; and ‘Hue’s Golden Girls of Jujitsu’ by Han Dang.