The celebrations, entitled “The Legendary road,” are being jointly organised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the provincial Quang Binh People’s Committee to honour the hundreds of thousands of soldiers and volunteers who scarified their youth and their lives on the historic road.

During their visit, from May 13-17, the overseas Vietnamese will burn incense in memory of the fallen soldiers who now rest in peace at the Truong Son and Road No. 9 Cemeteries and the ancient Quang Tri citadel, said the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese.

They will offer incense at the Tam Co Cave and visit the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park – a UNESCO-recognised world natural heritage site.

On May 18, the delegation will join others at ceremonies to pray for peace and welcome the arrival of the giant jade statue of Buddha at Phat Tich Pagoda in the northern province of Bac Ninh.

These activities are intended to give the overseas Vietnamese an insight into the glorious history of the nation and the patriotic spirit and bravery sacrifices of Vietnamese soldiers and people during the past struggles for national reunification.