On July 19 in Yangon, the Letpadaung Main Strike Committee held a ceremony commemorating the 78th Martyrs’ Day. The event paid special tribute to General Aung San and the nine martyred leaders, while also honoring the heroes and national leaders who sacrificed their lives throughout Myanmar’s independence struggle. Additionally, the ceremony paid respect to the brave revolutionary heroes who have fallen during the current Spring Revolution.
The ceremony, led by the Letpadaung Main Strike Committee, was conducted on the soil that bore witness to the significant contributions of these martyred leaders in Myanmar’s independence history. Attendees held photographs of the martyred leaders while paying their respects, remembering their patriotism and sacrifices. The event also included offering words of consolation to the families of heroes who have fallen during the current revolution period. During the ceremony, leaders from the Letpadaung Main Strike Committee explained the history of Myanmar’s independence struggle and the sacrifices made by the martyred leaders, emphasizing the need for continued unity among the people in the current revolutionary period.
The participants at the ceremony pledged to carry forward the spirit of the martyred leaders and continue their struggle for the country’s freedom and democracy. The commemoration served as a powerful reminder of the ongoing fight for democracy and freedom in Myanmar, connecting the historical struggle for independence with the current movement for democratic rights. The event demonstrated the continued relevance of the martyrs’ sacrifice and their enduring influence on the current generation’s fight for democracy, with attendees expressing their commitment to maintaining the struggle until genuine democracy is achieved in Myanmar.
