giáp

Giap in this context often refers to General Vo Nguyen Giap, one of the great historical figures and Commander-in-Chief of the Vietnam People's Army. Recently, his name attracted attention again when General Secretary and President To Lam visited the General's grave. This is part of a series of activities by senior leaders to pay tribute to national heroes and review historical traditions. General Vo Nguyen Giap is deeply respected by the people for his great contributions in the resistance wars for independence and unification of the country.