Photo Gallery | Today We Remember the Martyrs in This Way
Pine waves ripple across Gele Mountain, white flowers frost before the martyrs’ group sculpture.
On the morning of November 27th, representatives from all sectors of Chongqing gathered at the Gele Mountain Martyrs Cemetery. On this special day marking the 76th anniversary of the “November 27” martyrs’ sacrifice, they paid their deepest respects to the Hongyan martyrs through moments of silence, flower offerings, and immersive storytelling sessions.
Gele Mountain
Gele Mountain, located in Chongqing, China, is a historically significant site that served as the headquarters for the Kuomintang (KMT) government and military during the Second Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945). It housed key government organs, foreign embassies, and military command centers, making it a crucial strategic and political hub. Today, it is preserved as a patriotic education base and museum, showcasing its wartime history and legacy.
Gele Mountain Martyrs Cemetery
The Gele Mountain Martyrs Cemetery is a memorial site in Chongqing, China, dedicated to the revolutionary martyrs who were imprisoned and executed by the Nationalist government at the nearby Zhazidong and Baigongguan prisons before 1949. It was established to honor those who sacrificed their lives for the communist cause during the Chinese Civil War. Today, it serves as a patriotic education base and a place for remembrance.
martyrs’ group sculpture
The Martyrs’ Group Sculpture is a commemorative monument found in various countries, often erected to honor individuals who sacrificed their lives for national independence, political freedom, or other patriotic causes. These sculptures typically date from the 20th century, particularly following periods of war or revolution, and serve as a permanent, symbolic tribute to the courage and sacrifice of the fallen. They are important sites for national remembrance and civic ceremonies.
