80 years since the Battle of Giong Bom - The heroic epic continues to resonate.

On the morning of April 30th, at the National Historical Site of the Giồng Bốm Battle (Phong Thạnh commune), the People's Committee of Cà Mau province solemnly organized the ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Giồng Bốm Battle (April 15, 1946 - April 15, 2026).

Báo Cà Mau•30/04/2026

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Attending the ceremony were Comrade Vo Van Dung, former Member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, former Deputy Head of the Standing Committee of the Central Internal Affairs Commission, and former Secretary of the Bac Lieu Provincial Party Committee; and Comrade Cao Xuan Thu Van, President of the Vietnam Cooperative Alliance .

The leaders of Ca Mau province attending included: Nguyen Ho Hai, Member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, and Head of the Provincial National Assembly Delegation; Pham Van Thieu, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Council; and Ho Thanh Thuy, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ca Mau province.

Also attending were members of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, leaders of the Provincial People's Council, Provincial People's Committee, and the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ca Mau province, as well as former provincial leaders from various periods; and dignitaries and officials from religious organizations in Ca Mau, Vinh Long, Dong Thap, and Can Tho.

Leaders, former leaders of the Central and provincial governments, and the people attended the commemoration ceremony.

At the ceremony, delegates recalled the historical traditions of the Battle of Giong Bom, which took place 80 years ago.

Following the August Revolution of 1945, in response to the call for resistance in Southern Vietnam, the Cao Dai Minh Chon Dao religious sect, led by Mr. Cao Trieu Phat, organized forces in Giong Bom, launching the spirit of "saving the country is saving the religion," and mobilizing numerous religious leaders, officials, followers, and the people to participate in the resistance.

After more than 5 months of preparation, the Giồng Bốm base gathered over 2,000 people to participate in combat and support combat operations.

On April 15, 1946, the French colonial forces mobilized two battalions along with many modern weapons to attack from three directions. Despite the disparity in forces, the soldiers and people of Giong Bom fought bravely, inflicting heavy losses on the enemy. In this battle, 137 people heroically sacrificed their lives.

Comrade Nguyen Ho Hai, Member of the Central Committee of the Party, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee (far left), presents a document containing a letter from President Ho Chi Minh to Mr. Cao Trieu Phat to a representative of the family.

Comrade Pham Van Thieu, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Council (far right), and Comrade Ho Thanh Thuy, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ca Mau province, handed over a document containing a letter from President Ho Chi Minh to Mr. Cao Trieu Phat to representatives of the Management Board of the Giong Bom Battlefield historical site.

The Battle of Giồng Bốm in 1946 was one of the largest battles in the Southwestern region of Vietnam during the early days of the resistance in the South, clearly demonstrating the spirit of "fighting to the death for the Fatherland" and "saving the country is saving the religion" of the Cao Đài Minh Chơn Đạo resistance fighters, led by Cao Triều Phát. The battle dealt a powerful blow, slowing the advance of the French army and strongly encouraging the resistance movement of the people and army of the South in general, and the people and army of Bạc Liêu in particular. In particular, the Battle of Giồng Bốm affirmed the brilliant patriotism, unwavering will, and noble sacrifice of the Cao Đài Minh Chơn Đạo officials, officials, and followers, proving the truth that "the religion does not leave life," and exemplifying the spirit of unity between religious and secular communities in serving the Fatherland.

Provincial Party Secretary Nguyen Ho Hai presents gifts of gratitude to the relatives of martyrs and meritorious individuals in Phong Thanh commune.

On behalf of the Cao Trieu Phat family, Mr. Nguyen Quyet Thang expressed gratitude to the Party, the State, and the local government for their continued attention to and respect for the contributions of previous generations; and affirmed that the family will continue to uphold the tradition, live a virtuous life, and contribute to building their homeland.

Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Ngo Vu Thang delivered a speech at the ceremony.

Speaking on behalf of the provincial leadership at the ceremony, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Ngo Vu Thang emphasized: Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Giong Bom Battle is an opportunity to foster pride in the heroic homeland of Ca Mau, strengthen the spirit of self-reliance and self-improvement; and at the same time, highlight the need to continue preserving and promoting the historical value of the relic.

The comrade suggested that departments, agencies, and localities focus on restoring and expanding historical sites; improving connecting infrastructure; promoting the collection of documents, training tour guides, and applying digital technology in promotion. Preservation should be linked to the development of cultural, historical, and spiritual tourism and the effective implementation of gratitude and appreciation for those who have made contributions.

The Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee expressed his confidence that the Party Committee, the government, the people, and the followers of all religions in the province will continue to unite and work together to build Ca Mau into a rapidly and sustainably developing province.

Prior to the commemoration ceremony, Provincial Party Secretary Nguyen Ho Hai, along with other leaders and delegates, laid wreaths and offered incense to commemorate the heroic martyrs.

The leaders and delegates laid wreaths and offered incense to pay tribute to the Cao Dai dignitaries, followers, and people who sacrificed their lives in the Battle of Giong Bom in 1946.

Provincial Party Secretary Nguyen Ho Hai and former Deputy Head of the Standing Committee of the Central Internal Affairs Commission Vo Van Dung visited the exhibition space displaying artifacts at the National Historical Site of the Giong Bom Battle.