The Ceremony to Present Flower Baskets to People's Heroes Held

Shaded by verdant pines and cypresses, the Cemetery of Revolutionary Martyrs is home to the tall and solemn Monument to the Revolutionary Martyrs. Representatives from all sectors of society, holding fresh flowers, stood in formation before the monument, filled with deep reverence.

At 9 a.m. sharp, the ceremony to present flower baskets to the People's Heroes officially began. The honor guards marched with firm, powerful steps and halted in front of the monument to stand at attention. The "March of the Volunteers" resounded majestically, and all attendees sang the national anthem of the People's Republic of China.

After the national anthem, all attendees stood in silence to honor the martyrs who courageously sacrificed for the liberation of the Chinese people and the development of the People's Republic of China. Following the moment of silence, children holding fresh flowers stood facing the monument, sang together "We Are the Successors of Communism", and gave the Young Pioneers salute.

Accompanied by the "Song of Presenting Flowers", 12 honor guards steadily lifted six large floral baskets and walked slowly to the monument, placing the baskets neatly at the monument base. The floral baskets were presented by the stationed troops in Weifang, the Municipal Party Committee, the Standing Committee of the Municipal People's Congress, the municipal government, the Municipal Committee of the CPPCC, and the Weifang Military Sub-district.

Liu Yun and the military leaders slowly approached the monument, paused to gaze at it, and carefully arranged the ribbons on the floral baskets. The satin ribbons bore the shining golden characters "Heroes and Martyrs Will Be Remembered Forever". Subsequently, military and civilian leaders, along with representatives from various sectors, took turns paying their respects to the monument and the martyrs' cemetery, laying flowers in remembrance and tribute. Attendees expressed their determination to deeply study and implement Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, earnestly carry out General Secretary Xi Jinping's important instructions during his inspection of Shandong, and under the strong leadership of the provincial party committee and government, inherit and promote the great spirit of resistance. They pledged to firmly shoulder the mission of "taking the lead to be a mainstay", promote high-quality economic and social development, build a better Weifang with strong capabilities, high quality, and improved living standards at a faster pace, and strive to write a new chapter in the practice of Chinese modernization in Weifang.

The ceremony was attended by the President of the Municipal Intermediate People's Court, the Chief Procurator of the Municipal People's Procuratorate, principal officials of relevant districts and municipal departments, representatives of the stationed troops in Weifang, public security officers, firefighting and rescue personnel, and outstanding retired military personnel.