In line with the Party's policy on gratitude and remembrance, promoting revolutionary traditions, and commemorating the 79th Anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27, 1947 – July 27, 2026), the Party Committee of the Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City (IUH) directed its subordinate Party organizations, the Labour Union, the Youth Union, the Student Association, and all affiliated units to implement a coordinated series of meaningful tribute activities. These initiatives aimed to uphold the Vietnamese traditions of "Remembering those who came before" and "Repaying the debt of gratitude", while fostering patriotism and a strong sense of civic responsibility among Party members, faculty, staff, and students.

On July 26, a delegation from the Ministry of Industry and Trade, led by Deputy Minister Phan Thi Thang, held flower- and incense-offering ceremonies in memory of fallen heroes at the Ho Chi Minh City Policy Cemetery and the Ben Duoc Tunnels Historical Site in An Nhon Tay Commune, Ho Chi Minh City. Representing IUH were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phan Hong Hai, Secretary of the Party Committee and Rector, together with members of the University's Party Executive Committee.

A delegation from the Ministry of Industry and Trade, led by Deputy Minister Phan Thi Thang, offers flowers and incense in tribute to fallen heroes.
 

The participation of leaders from both the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the University reflected profound respect for those who sacrificed their lives for the nation's independence and freedom, while reinforcing the spirit of gratitude and remembrance throughout the IUH community.

Across the University's Party cells and affiliated units, revolutionary tradition education was carried out through a variety of activities. Party Cell No. 6 organized an incense-offering ceremony at Le Thi Rieng Park, where the remains of many fallen soldiers were discovered during redevelopment and which now serves as a commemorative site during the annual War Invalids and Martyrs Day observance. The delegation also visited the War Remnants Museum to learn from historical documents and artifacts, gaining a deeper understanding of the sacrifices made by previous generations and the value of the peace enjoyed today.

Party Cell No. 6 paid tribute at Le Thi Rieng Park and visited the War Remnants Museum.
 

Since the beginning of July, commemorative activities have been held throughout the University. Programs such as "Lighting Candles of Gratitude," "Heroic Seas and Islands at the Nation's Frontiers," "A Day as a Soldier," and "Passing on the Flame of Tradition," together with numerous heritage and historical tours, attracted large numbers of Youth Union members and students. Although each activity took a different form, they all shared the common purpose of reminding today's generation of the sacrifices that made peace possible.

Tribute activities at martyrs' cemeteries and historical sites help strengthen patriotism and gratitude among IUH students.
 

Faculty members, staff, and students from IUH visited 12 martyrs' cemeteries, memorials, monuments, and historical sites both within and beyond Ho Chi Minh City. In solemn ceremonies, incense was offered and flowers laid at the graves of fallen heroes.

Beyond memorial ceremonies, participants also helped clean and maintain memorial sites, cared for monuments dedicated to previous generations, and learned about the historical stories associated with each location. These experiences transformed history from textbook knowledge into meaningful personal encounters, making the lessons of the past more vivid and deeply moving.

One of the highlights of the commemorative program was a series of meetings and exchanges with war veterans and historical witnesses. Rather than learning about history solely through dates and statistics, participants heard firsthand accounts of wartime hardships, comradeship, sacrifice, and resilience.
For many students, it was their first opportunity to listen directly to those who had experienced war. These sincere conversations deepened their appreciation for peace while nurturing patriotism, national pride, and a stronger sense of responsibility toward contributing to the country's future.

The commemorative campaign comprised 32 tribute activities, involving more than 4,000 Party members, faculty, staff, employees, and students. Participants visited 12 martyrs' cemeteries, historical sites, and other significant heritage locations, while presenting more than 100 gifts to policy beneficiary families, people who rendered meritorious service to the nation, and disadvantaged households. These figures reflect not only the scale of the campaign but also the coordinated efforts of Party organizations, mass organizations, and affiliated units across the University under the leadership of the IUH Party Committee.

More important than the numbers, however, are the lasting values cultivated through each journey of remembrance. From the incense offered and moments of silent tribute to heartfelt conversations with historical witnesses and meaningful gifts presented to those who served the nation, the spirit of gratitude was expressed through tangible actions. In doing so, the Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City continues to preserve revolutionary traditions, foster patriotism, and strengthen civic responsibility among today's generation, ensuring that the nation's enduring values of remembrance and gratitude are carried forward not only in memory but also through meaningful action for generations to come.