“In this moment of silent farewell, we will never forget the posture, smile, and words of [Thắng] before the enemy’s court… right after hearing the court read the sentence of 20 years of hard labor: ‘How long can your government survive to sentence me to 20 years in prison? “[The] question was like a prophecy of the collapse of a brutal regime… Võ Thị Thắng, a daughter of Long An with the ‘Smile of Victory,’ ‘Võ Thị Thắng’s smile’ has become one of the beautiful symbols for the heroic generation in the resistance war for Independence – Freedom – Unification of the country.” “Võ Thị Thắng’s posture, smile, and words were once a source of inspiration for many poetic works,” the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism continued, “contributing to encouraging and urging many people to overcome difficulties and move forward; the photo has also crossed national borders, touching the hearts of many international friends… In this moment of sorrow, we express our deepest condolences to the family of Comrade Vo Thi Thang.
Author: Kaleena Fraga
Published at: 2025-05-20 23:00:00
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