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Tonight (July 4), the Peoples Committee of Quang Tri province coordinated with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to open the Festival for Peace 2026 (Festival for Peace 2026) with the theme From memory to the future - Quang Tri for peace at the special National Historical Site Hien Luong-Ben Hai banks. Download Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang speaks at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Festival for Peace - Photo: VGP/Duc Tuan Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang and representatives of leaders of ministries, branches and localities attended the opening ceremony. This is the first festival organized by Quang Tri province after the merger to honor the value of peace, conveying the message of the people of Quang Tri in the flow of aspirations of the Vietnamese people and peace-loving peoples. peace around the world, contributing to building long-term peace, aiming for sustainable development.. Download Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang: From a land suffering many pains of war, Quang Tri today is becoming a symbol of peace, friendship and aspiration for development - Photo: VGP/Duc TuanSpeaking at the opening ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang stated clearly that, for the Vietnamese people, peace is not only an aspiration but also a price. Divine rule is exchanged for so much blood, bones and sacrifices of previous generations. On the land of Quang Tri today, next to Ben Hai River, Quang Tri Ancient Citadel and national martyrs cemeteries, we are more deeply aware of the value of peace and more grateful to those who devoted their youth and lives for independence, freedom and unification of the country. In a context where the world still has many conflicts, instability and global challenges, the message from Quang Tri for Peace has even more contemporary significance. Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang affirmed: Vietnam is steadfast in its foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, peace, cooperation and development; be a friend, a trusted partner, an active and responsible member of the international community; always work with other countries to promote dialogue, strengthen cooperation, uphold international law and join hands to build a world of peace, stability and sustainable development. Download the Art Program at the opening ceremony - Photo: VGP/Duc Tuan I appreciate the initiative of Quang Tri province in building the Festival for Peace into a national cultural event, gradually spreading internationally, said Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang. From a land suffering much pain from war, Quang Tri today is becoming a symbol of peace, friendship and aspiration for development. That is not only the pride of Quang Tri, but also the image of a peace-loving Vietnam, closing the past to join the world in moving towards the future. In just a few minutes, the Bell of Peace Wishes will ring on the banks of Hien Luong - Ben Hai. I hope that that echo will not only open a festival, but also arouse in each of us the belief and responsibility to preserve peace through dialogue, cooperation, mutual respect and kindness, Deputy Prime Minister expressed Download Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang and delegates and artists participating in the Art Program at the celebration - Photo VGP/Duc TuanBuilding the Peace Festival into a unique cultural brandSpeaking at the opening of the festival, Chairman of the Peoples Committee of Quang Tri province Le Hong Vinh said that the story of Quang Tri is not only the story of a land, it is also the story of Vietnam, a people whose history is written not only with contentment patriotism, indomitable will, but also the desire for peace, compassion and the tradition of harmony. From the resilient land of Quang Tri, we want to send a sincere and proud message: There is no victory greater than the victory of peace; there is no legacy more precious than the legacy of harmony; and there is no future more sustainable than the future built on the foundation of dialogue, cooperation, respect and humanity. That is also the deepest meaning of the Festival. For Peace, Mr. Le Hong Vinh expressed. With the theme From memory to the future - Quang Tri for peace, this years festival is an opportunity to remember and pay tribute to the heroic martyrs, those who fell for the independence and freedom of the nation, for the peace of humanity; At the same time, together we will build bridges of friendship, cooperation and development between countries and peoples. Through a series of gratitude and educational activities for cultural and artistic traditions, Quang Tri hopes to gradually build the Peace Festival into a unique cultural brand, affirming Vietnams role and position in the international community in promoting dialogue, enhancing understanding, and joining hands to build a peaceful and prosperous world. In a message sent to the festival, Mr. Nayef Al-Fayez, Deputy Director General of UNESCO, emphasized that Quang Tri has transformed from a peaceful and prosperous world. The symbol of division becomes a symbol of reconciliation and peace. According to him, peace is not something to be taken for granted but must be preserved and cultivated through each generation, in accordance with the spirit of the UNESCO Charter. Along with the opening program, the festival has outstanding programs: Candle lighting to commemorate the 79th anniversary of Mercy Day.Soldiers and Martyrs (July 27, 1947 - July 27, 2026) in the entire province and the Flower Lantern Ceremony on Thach Han River; exhibition of paintings by artist Le Ba Dang; hot air balloon festival; activities to celebrate 100 years of Khe Sanh coffee; International Marathon Quang Tri Amazing Marathon; National concert... Festival For Peace takes place until the end of 2026. Download Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang offered incense to pay tribute to heroic martyrs at the special National Relic of Quang Tri Ancient Citadel - VGP photo/Duc TuanGrateful to heroic martyrs in Quang
