Defying heavy rain, thousands of locals in General Vo Nguyen Giap’s home province of Quang Binh have queued to offer their final farewells to the national hero and talented leader.

Tropical storm Nari’s torrential rain did not deter residents from all walks of life from flocking to the funeral service at the Quang Binh Provincial People’s Committee’s meeting hall on October 12. Some photos taken in Quang Binh:

The October 12 funeral ceremony in Quang Binh started at 7.30AM

Youth union members carrying General Giap’s portrait

The General’s altar inside the Quang Binh Provincial People’s Committee’s meeting hall

People queuing to pay their last respects to General Giap

Memorial messages

Students in Dong Hoi City

A moment of sunshine as locals wait to farewell General Giap

 (Source: VOV)