In his speech commemorating famous general Nguyen Tri Phuong at the ceremony, he affirmed the great contributions of famous general Nguyen Tri Phuong in our nation's cause of fighting against foreign invaders. Governor General Nguyen Tri Phuong, formerly known as Nguyen Van Chuong (1800 - 1873), was from Duong Long village, Phong Chuong commune, Phong Dien district; The name is Ham Trinh, the name is Duong Xuyen. He came from a poor family and was intelligent and talented.

Nguyen Tri Phuong was a mandarin and held many important positions in the three dynasties of King Minh Mang, Thieu Tri and Tu Duc, achieving glorious victories. He was the General Commander of the Nguyen royal army against the invading French army at the fronts of Da Nang (1858), Gia Dinh (1861) and Hanoi (1873).

When the French army attacked Hanoi citadel in November 1873, he and his son, Prince Nguyen Lam, and soldiers fought fiercely against the strength of the French army. Nguyen Lam's son-in-law died in battle, Nguyen Tri Phuong was seriously injured and was treated by French soldiers, but he went on a hunger strike for a month and died on December 20, 1873.

The anniversary of the death of famous general Nguyen Tri Phuong is an opportunity for today's generations and future generations, children and grandchildren to express their respect and remember the great contributions of the heroic heroes who fought and sacrificed. to protect the country. At the same time, it is an opportunity to propagate, educate and raise the national spirit to all classes of people in society, contributing to honoring the ethical tradition of remembering the source when drinking water, promoting the historical role in the cause of change. new and build the country.

Students at Nguyen Tri Phuong Secondary School (Hue City) heard about the merits that the famous general left behind for posterity.
In a solemn atmosphere, delegates at the same level as the Party Committee, local authorities, and people's organizations in Phong Chuong commune; The Board of Directors, along with the students of Nguyen Tri Phuong Secondary School (Hue City) and Nguyen Duy Secondary School, Phong Dien District, and generations of descendants respectfully offered flowers and incense to remember their brother. Vietnam's heroes have single-mindedly devoted themselves to the people and the country, living and dying together to protect the country.

Speaking at the ceremony, on behalf of Phong Dien district leaders, Vice Chairman of Phong Dien district People's Committee Hoang Van Thai highlighted the patriotic spirit of famous general Nguyen Tri Phuong, which is a valuable and educational lesson for generations. today and tomorrow about the national spirit and patriotism against foreign invaders. The noble qualities of famous general Nguyen Tri Phuong have been living forever in the hearts of the people of Phong Dien in general and Phong Chuong in particular.

Phong Dien district leaders requested the People's Committee of Phong Chuong commune, which directly manages and takes care of the national historical relic, Nguyen Tri Phuong's mausoleum, to proactively coordinate with relevant units to develop internal rules and regulations to preserve Nguyen Tri Phuong's mausoleum. Protect and promote the value of monuments; Build infrastructure and signposts for tourists and people to visit, visit, and offer incense. Develop a plan to preserve and promote the value of the monument with appropriate form and content to scientifically and effectively manage and exploit the historical value of the monument, considering it an honor and pride. and also a great responsibility for the cause of preserving and promoting the value of monuments.

Phong Dien district aims to further promote the relics of Nguyen Tri Phuong's mausoleum and church to become an educational address for the local historical and cultural traditions.

Quote source: Tưởng nhớ danh tướng Nguyễn Tri Phương (baothuathienhue.vn)
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