Brian Jeffrey
General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong Funeral Draws Massive Attendance in Hanoi
An overwhelming display of mourning was witnessed in Hanoi on July 25, with a large crowd converging at the National Funeral House to pay respects to the late General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong. Mourners from various backgrounds and communities joined in to honor the departed leader.
The doors of the National Funeral House at 5 Tran Thanh Tong Street opened to the public at 17:45, allowing people to bid their final farewells to the General Secretary. Earlier in the day, a long queue of mourners had formed, stretching through several streets including Tran Hung Dao, Le Thanh Tong, Tang Bat Ho, and Han Thuyen. Photo: Dai Nam
A similar solemn atmosphere prevailed in areas like Han Thuyen and Lo Duc, with crowds swelling even more after working hours. Photo: Dinh Hieu
The crowd maintained a hushed and respectful demeanor, observing a moment of silence in tribute. Photo: Khanh Linh
Pham Ngoc Nam from Hung Yen province honored General Secretary Trong by presenting a painting as a gesture of respect on behalf of himself and the nation. Photo: Khanh Linh
Guidance for entry into the funeral house commenced at 17:45, ushering mourners inside to pay their respects. Photo: Thach Thao
Emotions ran high as a woman, overwhelmed with grief, shed tears while ascending the steps. Photo: Thach Thao
Le Thi Nhung, aged 80, arrived early in the morning to express her appreciation and admiration for the General Secretary’s unwavering commitment to the nation. Photo: Thach Thao
Many mourners brought white lotuses and other flowers as a symbol of their sorrow. Photo: Thach Thao
A woman displayed a black-draped flag in mourning. Photo: Thach Thao
Doan Tan Phu, aged 68, journeyed from Quang Ngai to Hanoi to bid his final farewell.
Well before the official visitation hours, individuals gathered on Yersin Street in the early afternoon, hoping for an early opportunity to pay their respects. Photo: Khanh Linh
Despite sporadic rain, youth union members distributed raincoats to those waiting on the sidewalks. Photo: Bao Khanh
Dau Thanh Tam and her companions stood in line since noon, sharing their sorrow over the loss of an exceptional leader. Photo: Khanh Linh
Ngo Thi Huyen, a patient at K (Cancer) Hospital, made a determined effort to attend the event, taking two different bus routes and walking to reach the funeral house. Photo: Dai Nam
