Mourning for Tran Duc Luong: State funeral on May 24th in Hanoi

Mourning for Tran Duc Luong: State funeral on May 24th in Hanoi

Hanoi, Vietnam - On May 24, 2025, the national funeral ceremony was organized for former President Tran Duc Luong in Vietnam. The solemn event follows his death on May 20, 2025 at the age of 88 in Hanoi, where he died after a serious illness. Tran Duc Luong was born on May 5, 1937 in the municipality of Pho Khanh, Duc Pho, Province of Quang Ngai and leaves an important legacy in the political history of the country.

The funeral of Tran Duc Luong takes place in the National Funeral Home in Hanoi. The funeral committee, consisting of 34 members and led by comrades Luong Cuong, ensures the organization of the ceremony. The funeral service begin on May 24th at 7:00 a.m. and last until the following day at 7:00 a.m.

celebrations and mourning time

On May 25th, the actual burial will take place at 3:00 p.m. in the cemetery in his hometown. At the same time, there will be commemoration in Ho Chi Minh City and Quang Ngai. These celebrations should meet the great influence and merits of Tran Duc Luong.

During the mourning time on May 24th and 25th, the flags are raised on half mast. In addition, the Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism specially ordered that there are no public entertainment activities during this time. National sporting events that were planned during this period were temporarily suspended and the competition plans were adjusted accordingly.

The Volks Committees of Hanoi and Ho-Chi-Minh-Stadt have published official announcements that announce the suspension of entertainment activities during the mourning days. The grief for Tran Duc Luong is perceived nationwide as a sign of respect and sympathy for his life's work. For further information on the funeral ceremony, interested parties can report the reports on Vietnamplus