A ceremony commemorating the 75th Martyrs’ Day was held at a people’s based school in Taze Township, Sagaing Region, on July 19. During the ceremony, attendees observed a moment of silence at exactly 10:37 AM to honor General Aung San and his eight fellow martyred leaders who sacrificed their lives for the country’s independence.
Students, teachers, and local residents participated in the event, where photographs of the martyred leaders were displayed. The ceremony included prayers and tributes to commemorate Martyrs’ Day. Participants honored the courage, patriotism, and nationalist spirit of the fallen leaders who played crucial roles in Myanmar’s struggle for independence.
This year’s Martyrs’ Day ceremony was held despite the challenges posed by the military coup. The people expressed their commitment to preserving the spirit of the heroes who fought for independence by remembering and honoring the sacrifices made by the martyred leaders. The ceremony served as a reminder of the continued importance of the values and principles that the martyrs fought for in Myanmar’s ongoing struggle for democracy and freedom.
