Longhua Martyr Cemetery salutes deceased heroes
People commemorate deceased heroes at Longhua Martyr Cemetery on Saturday.
A recitation during the event
The Longhua Martyr Cemetery in Xuhui District hosted a commemorative event on Saturday, paying tribute to deceased heroes ahead of September 30, the 7th Martyrs' Day.
The event featured a solemn flag-raising ceremony, recitation, poem reading, story sharing and chorus. A culture and innovation market was also held, enabling people to get close to the city's revolutionary past in a fresh and innovative way.
A culture and innovation bazaar.
Visitors learn about the city's revolutionary past.
The Longhua Martyr Memorial has made a short video sharing stories of the heroes of Longhua and displaying its rich collection of exhibits.
It is seeking stories of heroes from the public.
It also enables Netizens to plant virtual "hero trees" to commemorate heroes via interactive technologies on its WeChat account and Weibo.
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
