Phong Tho commune inaugurates memorial to fallen heroes in Huoi Luong

Commander of the Viet Nam Border Guard Lieutenant General Vu Trung Kien and Vice Chairman of the Lai Chau provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Sy Canh attended the event.

Delegates cut the ribbon at the renovated and upgraded memorial house in Huoi Luong, Phong Tho commune, Lai Chau province.

Construction on the memorial began in early 2026. In addition to material support, officers and soldiers of Huoi Luong Border Post, Phong Tho commune officials and civil servants, Youth Union members, other young people and local residents also made contribution to completing the project.

The memorial holds political, historical and humanitarian significance. It reflects Viet Nam’s traditions of "When drinking water, remember its source" and gratitude activities, while paying tribute to those who sacrificed their lives for the country’s independence and freedom, the safety of its people and the sovereignty of its national borders. The site also helps teach younger generations about the country’s revolutionary traditions, promote patriotism and national pride, and foster a sense of responsibility for building and safeguarding the country.

Delegates present gifts to policy beneficiary families, national contributors and households in Huoi Luong, Phong Tho commune.

At the ceremony, Lieutenant General Vu Trung Kien and Vice Chairman of the Lai Chau provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Sy Canh presented 60 gifts to policy beneficiary families, national contributors and households in Huoi Luong, Phong Tho commune.

The delegates also offered incense at the Ma Ly Pho and Dao San memorials, which bear the names of fallen heroes. At the same time, they presented 120 gifts to policy beneficiary families, national contributors, and local households.

Translated by Minh Anh