“Uncle Ho and border guard soldiers” monument inaugurated in Can Tho

Delegates cutting ribbon to inaugurate the monument

The monument, located at Vinh Hai Border Post, covers a total area of more than 144 square meters. It is carved from a single block of natural stone weighing two tons. The statue’s base is made of reinforced concrete with a thickness of 15cm, while the total area of the pedestal and steps is 16 square meters. The supporting pillar and steps are finished with a stone-painted surface.

The monument is modeled on the original artwork “Listening to the Voice of the Fatherland” by artist Vu Trong Khoi. It depicts President Ho Chi Minh kindly instructing a border guard soldier to remain determined in safeguarding the integrity of the nation’s territory.

Delegates planting a tree

To date, all six units of the Can Tho Municipal Border Guard Command have completed the construction of the monument. The total construction cost amounted to VND 1.794 billion, of which the city’s People’s Committee provided VND 954 million. The remaining VND 840 million came from donations mobilized from benefactors, other funding sources from the society, and voluntary labor contributions by officers and soldiers.

Delegates pose for a joint photo at the event.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Major General Tran Ngoc Huu, Deputy Commander of the Border Guard Command, emphasized that the monument is a project of profound significance in educating traditions. It serves as a place for the unit to report its outstanding achievements to President Ho Chi Minh and as a reminder for every officer and soldier to remain united and cohesive, determined to overcome difficulties and challenges, successfully fulfill all assigned tasks, and resolutely safeguard territorial sovereignty and maritime border security of Can Tho city.

Translated by Chung Anh