Connecting hearts - building bridges and rural roads.

Connecting hearts

One December morning, on the banks of the canal in Dac Luc - Dac Thoi hamlet (Ho Dac Kien commune), dozens of households gathered for the groundbreaking ceremony of the Chin Muoi 3 bridge. Flags fluttered in the wind, the sounds of shovels and picks mingled with the lively laughter and chatter, creating a warm atmosphere filled with the hopes and expectations of the local people.

The old bridge was severely dilapidated, with a narrow, slippery surface posing many dangers... Therefore, the construction of a new bridge, 30m long and 2m wide, costing nearly 200 million VND, was a long-held wish of the local people. Of this amount, the Chín Muồi Artists Group ( Ho Chi Minh City) contributed 120 million VND in materials; the remainder was raised through local fundraising efforts.

Mr. Tran Quoc Phong, Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Dac Kien commune, said: "The campaign to build the bridge will help people travel and transport agricultural products more conveniently, creating momentum for socio-economic development. This is a very meaningful project at the beginning of the new year, demonstrating the spirit of solidarity between the government, organizations and people in building new rural areas."

In recent years, Ho Dac Kien commune has actively promoted the social mobilization movement for the construction of rural bridges and roads. Many religious organizations, charitable groups, and philanthropists have joined forces to provide financial support, contributing to the improvement of the transportation system. Among them, Venerable Thich Hue Thuan, Abbot of Son Linh Pagoda, made a significant contribution, supporting 300 million VND for the construction of the road along the Lo Say - Tu Cui canal (1,800m long, 1m wide). The Vietnam Helping Hands charitable group contributed 150 million VND for the construction of rural bridges... These acts of kindness spread the spirit of sharing, further motivating the local community to work together to improve infrastructure.

New bridge - new joy

In My Tu commune, the atmosphere on the inauguration day of Thuong Quang 72 bridge in My Hoa hamlet was equally vibrant. After more than a month of construction, the 23-meter-long, 3.5-meter-wide reinforced concrete bridge, costing a total of 300 million VND, was officially opened to traffic, fulfilling the aspirations of the local people.

The local people were overjoyed when the bridge was inaugurated and put into use in My Tu commune.

Venerable Thich Minh Hanh, Abbot of Thien Thoi Pagoda, who directly designed, supervised, and raised 150 million VND from benefactors to build the bridge, shared: "Each completed bridge opens up another opportunity for the future for the people. We hope to contribute a small part alongside the government to support people in rural areas to have safer travel conditions."

Since the new bridge was built, travel has become more convenient, children can get to school safely, and the transportation of agricultural products during harvest season is also faster. Mr. Le Van Thanh, a resident of My Hoa hamlet, happily said: "Before, the road to and from the bridge was slippery and very difficult to travel on. Now, the bridge is sturdy, and motorbikes and trucks carrying goods can pass through easily. The people are very happy!"

In My Hoa hamlet, two new bridges have recently been completed: Tri Kien Bridge (34m long, 3.5m wide, costing 500 million VND) and Phuoc Loc Tho 5 Bridge (32m long, 3.5m wide, costing over 500 million VND). These projects contribute to changing the face of rural transportation and are considered by the locals as an "early Tet gift".

In a short period of time, a series of bridges and roads were continuously built and put into use in My Tu and Ho Dac Kien communes, as well as many other localities of Can Tho City. This not only facilitated trade but also demonstrated the strength of community solidarity in jointly building increasingly prosperous rural areas.

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