Quang Ngai, March 16 -- An incense offering ceremony was held on March 16 at the Son My Memorial Site in Tinh Khe commune, the central province of Quang Ngai, to mark the 58th anniversary of the massacre of 504 civilians in Son My (March 16, 1968-2026).

In her remarks, Director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism Pham Thi Trung recalled the incident and affirmed the determination of local authorities and residents in building a prosperous homeland.

The massacre became a deep and lasting pain for the Vietnamese people and people of conscience around the world, she said, adding the killings shocked global public opinion and sparked a strong wave of protests against the war in Vietnam, including those within the US ...