"March 13th" Martyrs' Cemetery

"March 13th" Martyrs' Cemetery

The "March 13th" Martyrs' Cemetery is a cultural tourism site and a classic red tourism destination.

In 1919, after news of the "March 1st Movement" in Korea reached Yanbian, anti-Japanese activists across the region decided to hold an anti-Japanese event in Longjing on March 13 in support of the Korean national independence movement. On the afternoon of March 13, 1919, thousands of people from all over Yanbian broke through the blockades of Japanese police and feudal warlords and gathered for the event. At the gathering, the organizers first read out the "Korean Declaration of Independence" and the "Proclamation." Many speakers then took the stage to denounce the crimes of Japanese imperialism. After the meeting, a massive demonstration was held. As the demonstrators marched toward the Japanese Consulate General in Longjing, Japanese invaders, in collusion with feudal warlords, opened fire on the unarmed protesters, injuring many and killing 19 on the spot. The brutality of the enemy provoked great outrage among the people of all ethnic groups in Yanbian. On March 17, people from all walks of life formed the "Righteous Volunteers Association," mobilizing the public to carry the martyrs' remains in a procession. A memorial service and burial ceremony were held in Hechengli. Inspired by the "March 13th" anti-Japanese demonstration in Longjing, Korean residents across Yanbian organized numerous anti-Japanese protests and demonstrations, sparking a wave of resistance that dealt a heavy blow to Japanese imperialism.