On the last day of the year, we gather with Heroic Vietnamese Mother Truong Thi Nghi.

Reuniting with Mother

Tet (Vietnamese New Year) has arrived in Phu Ho, a purely agricultural commune, in a simple, gentle yet vibrant way, filled with smiles and cheerful greetings. In the kitchen of Heroic Vietnamese Mother Truong Thi Nghi in Su Lo village, the fire has been burning brightly since early morning. Near noon, the New Year's Eve feast has been beautifully arranged with a full spread of traditional dishes, prepared with skillful hands and gratitude by members of the Party Committee, People's Committee, and various organizations in the commune. Incense is respectfully offered to the altar of the heroic martyrs. Among Mother Nghi's children, two sacrificed their lives for the Fatherland.

Heroic Vietnamese Mother Truong Thi Nghi has passed the age of 101. “Tet is a time for children to return home, gather together, celebrate, and show filial piety to their parents. But two of Mother's children will never return; they have passed away so that the country can have peaceful springs. We pledge to be Mother's children, hoping to bring joy to her family so that she can have a truly warm Tet,” Comrade Tran Kim Nhan, Secretary of the Party Committee of Phu Ho commune, shared emotionally.

Today is a special day for Ms. Huynh Thi Kim My, a teacher at Phu Ho Secondary School, and the members of the Phu Ho Commune Youth Union. Ms. My is the "head chef" in Mother Nghi's kitchen, along with Ms. Truong Thi Dung and many other young members of the Su Lo village Youth Union, preparing a reunion meal. "I went to the market to choose fresh ingredients. I was careful and meticulous, just like any woman preparing a New Year's Eve meal for her family. In our hearts, we felt an indescribable emotion, being able to replace the heroic sons, in this sacred moment of bidding farewell to the old year and preparing to welcome the new, being by Mother Nghi's side in a simple, everyday way."

Old age and a serious illness have weakened Mother's health, but with her children by her side, Mother Nghĩ's face is bright with joy. Comrade Châu Đức Hoàng, Chairman of the Fatherland Front Committee of the commune, along with comrades Lê Thị Mẫn, Nguyễn Văn Hùng (Vice Chairmen of the Fatherland Front Committee, Chairman of the Farmers' Association, Chairman of the Veterans' Association of the commune), comrade Dương Đức Quý, Secretary of the Commune Youth Union; Trương Công Hiệp, Secretary of the Youth Union branch of Sư Lỗ village, and young people gathered around Mother Nghĩ, sharing stories about the changes in the village and commune.

A family meal with Mother of Vietnamese Heroic Soldiers Truong Thi Nghi

In the days leading up to Tet (Lunar New Year), despite their extremely busy schedules, the Party Committee, People's Committee, and Fatherland Front Committee of Phu Ho commune directed and implemented the renovation of Mother's house to make it more spacious and comfortable. Along with the 30 million VND from the Fatherland Front Committee, Lieutenant Colonel Le Thanh Binh, Head of Phu Ho Commune Police, and officers and soldiers in the unit connected and mobilized additional funds so that after laying floor tiles, installing ceilings, painting walls, and replacing doors, they bought Mother many new household items such as a bed, mattress, blankets, mosquito nets, and a fan. The love of her children brought a warm and festive Tet atmosphere, and a bright smile bloomed again on Mother's face, etched with age.

Filled with love

Secretary of the Phu Ho Commune Party Committee, Tran Kim Nhan, expressed that this is a deep affection and gratitude from the younger generation towards the Heroic Vietnamese Mothers. Currently, there are three such mothers in Phu Ho commune: Truong Thi Nghi (Su Lo village); Bach Thi Xu (Dong Di village); and Tong Thi Nhon (Le Xa village). Over the years, the local Party Committee, government, Fatherland Front, and other organizations have always shown boundless affection and gratitude towards these mothers.

Comrade Le Van Minh, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Phu Ho Commune Party Committee (far right), visits and presents gifts to Mrs. Xu.

During holidays and festivals, especially Lunar New Year and the War Invalids and Martyrs Day on July 27th, local Party and government leaders offer incense at the altars of the heroic martyrs; they visit, listen, chat, and give many meaningful gifts to the Mothers. Youth union members and women's association members personally go to the market and cook family meals, so that everyone can gather around the Mothers. “We express our love through these actions and concrete, everyday acts of care, so that the Mothers always feel, and that future generations will never forget the losses and sacrifices of the Vietnamese Heroic Mothers who dedicated their lives to the homeland and the nation,” shared Comrade Nguyen Van Chinh, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the People's Committee of Phu Ho commune. “Although they will never return, my brothers and sisters still live in the love and gratitude of everyone, which brings peace and pride to my Mother and my family,” said Mr. Bach Trong Que, the second son of Mother Nghi, emotionally.

The roads leading to the homes of the Heroic Vietnamese Mothers in Phu Ho commune have become familiar to the youth union members and police officers of Phu Ho commune. During the heavy rains and prolonged flooding in late October and early November 2025, the low-lying Phu Ho was one of the "flood epicenters" in Hue city, experiencing prolonged flooding and isolation. The homes of the three Heroic Vietnamese Mothers were the first addresses that the Party Committee, local government, and other forces paid close attention to.

Immediately after the flood, Comrade Le Van Minh, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Phu Ho Commune Party Committee, along with Lieutenant Colonel Le Thanh Binh, Head of the Commune Police, and officers and soldiers of the unit, visited and presented gifts to Vietnamese Heroic Mothers Truong Thi Nghi, Bach Thi Xu, and Tong Thi Nhon, offering heartfelt greetings and support. Based on the actual situation, they proposed and jointly repaired Mother Nghi's house, ensuring it was spotless just before the Lunar New Year of the Horse in 2026, so that Mother Nghi's Tet holiday would be warmer.

While everyone was busy with the last tasks of the year, some people, starting from Mother Nghĩ's house in Sư Lỗ village, continued towards Đồng Di and Lê Xá villages, to return to the Mothers and enjoy heartwarming reunions.

Source: https://huengaynay.vn/chinh-polit-xa-hoi/bua-com-tat-nien-sum-vay-voi-me-162999.html