Ben Tre Women's Retired Cadets Club visits An Giang to commemorate their roots.

From May 6th to 8th, the Ben Tre Retired Women's Club, Vinh Long province, in coordination with the Ben Tre Mutual Aid Association in Ho Chi Minh City and the Traditional Mothers' Association of Phuoc Long ward, Ho Chi Minh City, organized activities to visit, give gifts, plant commemorative trees, and interact with officers and soldiers of the Ganh Dau, Xa Luc, Rach Tram, An Thoi, and Duong Dong Border Guard Posts stationed on Phu Quoc Island, An Giang province.

From May 6th to 8th, the Ben Tre Retired Women's Club, Vinh Long province, in coordination with the Ben Tre Mutual Aid Association in Ho Chi Minh City and the Traditional Mothers' Association of Phuoc Long ward, Ho Chi Minh City, organized activities to visit, give gifts, plant commemorative trees, and interact with officers and soldiers of the Ganh Dau, Xa Luc, Rach Tram, An Thoi, and Duong Dong Border Guard Posts stationed on Phu Quoc Island, An Giang province.

The delegation visited and presented gifts at the Xa Luc Border Guard Station on Phu Quoc Island, An Giang province. Photo: Thuy Duong

Delegates participate in planting coconut trees at Ganh Dau Border Guard Post on Phu Quoc Island, An Giang province. Photo: Thuy Duong

The delegation visited, presented gifts to, and encouraged officers and soldiers at border guard posts stationed on Phu Quoc Island; awarded scholarships to disadvantaged students who are children of officers and soldiers serving at border guard posts; and carried out activities planting coconut and pomelo trees - characteristic trees of Vinh Long province - at Ganh Dau Border Guard Post.

Mr. Vo Ai Dan, Head of the Board of Directors of the Ben Tre Mutual Aid Association in Ho Chi Minh City, donated 15 scholarships, worth 30 million VND, to the children of officers and soldiers of the Ganh Dau Border Guard Station on Phu Quoc Island, An Giang province. Photo: Thuy Duong

Mr. Vo Ai Dan, 85 years old, Head of the Board of Directors of the Ben Tre Mutual Aid Association in Ho Chi Minh City, emotionally shared: “Amidst the lush green mountains and islands, what I cherish most about the soldiers in green uniforms is their constant protection of the borders, islands, skies, and seas, ensuring they remain a peaceful green. I was once a revolutionary soldier, captured and imprisoned by the enemy, and it was thanks to the soldiers that the islands were liberated. Therefore, on this journey back to our roots, the gifts that the delegation brings, though not of great material value, contain all the respect, love, and profound gratitude we send to the officers and soldiers who are holding their weapons firmly on the front lines day and night; we hope that you will continue to preserve the peaceful green for our country today and in the future.”

“Understanding and sharing the sacrifices and hardships of the officers and soldiers at the border posts in the most challenging locations, the mothers, aunts, wives, sisters, and daughters in the rear are immensely proud and always follow every step of their comrades. Although we know that military life is full of difficulties, far from family and homeland, please always remain steadfast, because behind you there is always a loving support system, the arms of your mothers, wives, and loved ones silently sharing and giving you strength,” expressed Ms. Ly Thi Tiep, Head of the Traditional Mothers' Association in Phuoc Long Ward, Ho Chi Minh City.

Here, the delegation listened to officers and soldiers share about the advantages and difficulties they face while performing their duties on the border lines, and their determination to overcome obstacles and maintain peace for their homeland.

Lieutenant Colonel Tran Quoc Phu, Political Officer of the Ganh Dau Border Guard Station, expressed his joy: “Receiving gifts from the home front for our officers and soldiers is a great honor and source of pride. The sincere feelings of the people in the home front have encouraged us to continue upholding our sense of responsibility, maintaining our political steadfastness, proactively grasping the local situation; effectively carrying out mass mobilization and people-to-people diplomacy, helping people overcome poverty through concrete and effective methods suitable to the local reality; so that the border remains green forever, contributing to building a comprehensive border defense system, and firmly protecting the territorial sovereignty and border security of the Fatherland.”

Officials and members of the Ben Tre and Vinh Long Women's Retired Cadre Club pose for a commemorative photo at the temple dedicated to national hero Nguyen Trung Truc on Phu Quoc Island, An Giang province. Photo: Thuy Duong

Officials and members of the Ben Tre and Vinh Long Women's Retired Cadre Clubs pose for a commemorative photo at the Ba Hon National Historical and Scenic Site in An Giang province. Photo: Thuy Duong

During the trip, officials and members of the Ben Tre and Vinh Long Women's Retired Cadre Clubs also visited historical sites and typical tourist destinations in An Giang such as: Phu Quoc Prison National Special Monument, the temple of national hero Nguyen Trung Truc, Truc Lam Zen Monastery - Ho Quoc Pagoda, and the tomb of female martyr Phan Thi Rang in Hon Dat…

Ms. Nguyen Thi Kieu Oanh, Head of the Ben Tre Women's Retirement Club, shared: “The provincial Women's Retirement Club has been established for over 30 years, serving as a gathering place and providing a living environment for retired women in the province after fulfilling their responsibilities to society and returning to normal life, following the motto 'Live happily, live healthily, live usefully for family and society'. This program not only creates opportunities for club members to participate in activities to visit and encourage officers and soldiers in border and island areas, but also cares for and creates conditions for members' families to participate. Through this, it contributes to educating about traditions and fostering love for the homeland and country among the generations in the members' families.”

THUY DUONG

Source: https://baovinhlong.com.vn/van-hoa-giai-tri/202605/clb-nu-huu-tri-ben-tre-tinh-vinh-long-ve-nguon-tai-an-giang-8c21bdb/