70th Anniversary of the Northward Rally (1954

According to the Geneva Agreement, our country was temporarily divided into two regions, with the 17th parallel as the temporary boundary. The two regions had to be unified before July 1956 through a "self-made and democratic" general election. The French army had to withdraw from the North and the Viet Minh had to withdraw from the South within 300 days; the people had the right to choose whether to live in the North or the South, during which time they were free to move around. It was strictly forbidden for troops to invade Vietnamese territory. An International Supervisory Commission including Poland, India and Canada would supervise the implementation of the terms of the Agreement. The assembly and transfer locations in the South were chosen in three areas: Ham Tan (Xuyen Moc), Cao Lanh (Dong Thap) and Ca Mau .

Ca Mau is the 200-day gathering area of the Southwest war force, including the old liberated areas and the newly managed areas such as: Ca Mau town, Ak Van, Gia Rai, Hoa Binh and some other markets. Following the regulations on gathering time, from January 22 to August 2, 1955, the Polish ocean-going ship Kilinxky, the ships Stavropol, ... of the Union. On August 2, 1955, at the mouth of Ong Doc river, we witnessed the architecture of the last ship leaving the port and the ceremony of giving souvenirs and making a promise to reunite after 2 years, but unexpectedly it was a ceremony lasting more than 2 decades.

The 1954 regrouping to the North was a strategic military move that could help Southern students work, study, and train to establish a revolution in the South, build a socialist North as a solid rear base to liberate the South and unify the country.

Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Northward Movement in Song Doc town, Tran Van Thoi district

Ca Mau province is preparing to organize many activities to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Northward Regroupment (1954 - 2024). It is expected that the main activities will be held from July to November 2024, including propaganda work, organizing the 70th Anniversary Festival of the Northward Regroupment (1954 - 2024), and a scientific conference on the 1954 Northward Regroupment in Ca Mau province. In addition, there will be activities to show gratitude, repay kindness, and return to the source...

Through activities to guide the 70th anniversary of the Northward rally (1954 - 2024), widely propagate and disseminate the nation's heroic history, culture and revolution. Educate political ideology, patriotism, national pride and self-respect. Deepen the morality of "remembering the source of water when drinking", arouse revolutionary heroism, the spirit of great solidarity, the will of self-reliance, self-strengthening and the aspiration to develop the country, thirst for glory and happiness. At the same time, contribute to promoting the homeland, land and people of Ca Mau. Encourage all levels, sectors, management, regions and people to make efforts to overcome difficulties, determined to successfully implement the Resolution of the congresses at all levels and the 13th National Congress of Delegates. Thereby, fostering people's trust in the Party, the State and fighting, Refuting wrong views, hostile forces, opposing the Party, the State and our people./.

Source: https://sovhttdl.camau.gov.vn/du-lich/ky-niem-70-nam-su-kien-tap-ket-ra-bac-1954-2024-185242