Warm military-civilian bond marked in Can Tho

PANO - On the evening of April 12, in the joyful atmosphere celebrating Chol Chnam Thmay, the Steering Committee for the Military-Civilian Tet of Can Tho city held a closing ceremony for the over-one month meaningful military-civilian Tet program 2026, helping tighten the bond between the armed forces and local people.

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The event was seen as a “festival of solidarity,” where meaningful figures were reported through vivid, real-life stories of each hamlets.

Images of officers and soldiers working side by side with local residents in building bridges, constructing houses, and lighting up rural roads became lasting highlights of this year’s program.

Participants at the event

Among the most notable achievements was the completion of three rural bridges in Chau Thanh, Chong No, and Xa Lan hamlets, helping shorten travel distances and facilitate the wider distribution of local agricultural products.

In addition, the installation of 140 solar-powered lighting poles has “awakened” rural roads at night, ensuring security and safety for residents.

One of the most touching highlights mentioned at the ceremony was the handover of 238 great unity houses to disadvantaged families, contributing to their rebuilding and stabilizing their lives.

A cultural performance at the event

The ceremony also reviewed the presentation of thousands of gifts, scholarships, bicycles, free health check-ups and medicine distribution for Khmer residents. Though modest, these gifts reflected the care and responsibility of the entire political system toward the community.

The cultural space of the military-civilian Tet program also left strong impressions with activities rich in Khmer identity, creating a vibrant spring atmosphere and strengthening bonds among ethnic communities.

According to the organizers, the total funding for this year’s activities was over VND 18 billion, with nearly VND 3 billion mobilized from other sources in society.

This annual program has become a strong bridge connecting the Party’s will and the people’s aspirations, contributing to strengthening the people’s heart posture from the grassroots level.