More than just a summary conference, the ceremony unfolded as a "night of solidarity," where meaningful statistics were recounted through vivid stories of life in each village.

From the early days of deployment to the peak of operations, the image of officers and soldiers working alongside the people to build bridges, construct houses, and illuminate rural roads has become a beautiful hallmark of this year's Tet (Lunar New Year) celebration for the military and civilians.

Scenes from the closing ceremony. Photo: TRUNG PHAM

A highlight of the series of activities was the completion of three rural traffic bridges in Chau Thanh, Chong No, and Xa Lan hamlets. These new bridges not only shorten travel distances but also open up opportunities for local agricultural products to reach further markets.

In addition, the installation of 140 solar-powered streetlights has "awakened" rural roads at night, contributing to ensuring security and safety for the people.

Cultural performances at the closing ceremony. Photo: TRUNG PHAM

One of the most touching moments highlighted at the closing ceremony was the handover of 238 "Great Solidarity" houses to needy families. Each house is not only a shelter from the rain and sun, but also a foundation for many families to restart their journey towards a stable life.

Alongside infrastructure development, efforts to improve people's lives have been implemented comprehensively. Thousands of gifts, scholarships, bicycles, and free medical examinations and medication have been delivered directly to the Khmer people. These gifts, though simple, embody the care and responsibility of the entire political system towards the community.

Comrade Dong Van Thanh, Member of the Central Committee of the Party, Standing Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee, Chairman of the People's Council of Can Tho City, and Major General Quach Van Nho, Deputy Commander of Military Region 9, presented gifts to the abbots of the pagodas on the occasion of Chol Chnam Thmay Tet. Photo: TRUNG PHAM

The Tet cultural space for the military and civilians also left many impressions with activities rich in Khmer identity, such as a folk cake competition, mini-boat racing on land, a Vietnamese goods market, and an exhibition of OCOP products. All of these blended together, creating a vibrant spring scene that united the brotherly ethnic groups.

According to the organizers, the total budget for this year's activities reached over 18 billion VND, of which nearly 3 billion VND came from social contributions – a testament to the widespread impact and collective efforts of the entire society.

Soldiers participate in making flattened rice flakes with Khmer people during the Tet (Lunar New Year) celebration of the Khmer people in Can Tho. Photo: TRUNG PHAM

The Tet (Lunar New Year) celebration for the military and civilians is not just an annual event, but has become a strong bridge between the Party's will and the people's hearts, contributing to consolidating the "people's support" at the grassroots level.

The closing ceremony has ended, but the echoes of a Tet holiday filled with heartfelt camaraderie between the military and the people still resonate. This is not only the result of specific projects and tasks, but also the cultivation of trust and strong bonds between the military and the people in the compassionate land of Tay Do.

    Source: https://www.qdnd.vn/xa-hoi/dan-toc-ton-giao/dem-tong-ket-am-tinh-quan-dan-tai-can-tho-1034778