Seoul requiem for Vietnamese soldiers killed during Gac Ma battle
A requiem to pray for Vietnamese soldiers, who died during a battle to defend Gac Ma island in Vietnam’s Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago 29 years ago, was held in Seoul, the RoK, on April 9.
Seoul (VNA)- A requiem to pray for Vietnamese soldiers, who died during a battle todefend Gac Ma island in Vietnam’s Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago 29 years ago, was held in Phung Nguyen pagoda inSeoul, the Republic of Korea (RoK) on April 9.
The ceremony was organised by the Buddhistassociation of Phap Mon Vietnam pagoda in the RoK in cooperation with the VietnameseStudents Association, the Vietnam cultural centre in the country and the fundfor Vietnam’s sea and island sovereignty.
Speaking at the event, nun Thich Nu Gioi Tanh expressedgratitude towards soldiers who fought to protect national sea and islandsovereignty, stressing that Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa archipelagoes are integral parts ofthe country.
Participants recalled the battle and sacrifices of the soldiers killed inaction at Gac Ma (Johnson South) Reef in Vietnam’s Truong Sa archipelago onMarch 14, 1988.
They offered incense to pray for theheroes.
In the framework of the event, an exhibition was arranged, introducing ancientdocuments affirming Vietnam’s sovereignty over HoangSa and Truong Sa archipelagoes, and photos related to China’s illegalactions.
The requiem and photo exhibition promoted solidarity among Vietnamesecommunities in the RoK and helped RoK friends understand more about historical evidence affirming Vietnam’s sovereignty over the archipelagoes.-VNA
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At the requiem (Source: VNA) 
