The common home of old comrades

Established in 2018, the Ho Chi Minh Trail Luc Yen Truong Son Tradition Association has 12 grassroots associations that have gathered over 170 members. With their heart and responsibility to their comrades, the association has truly become a "common home", giving strength to the cadres, soldiers, youth volunteers, frontline workers, and Truong Son traffic workers of the past to overcome difficulties and rise up in life.

The war has long gone, but for the soldiers who contributed to the legend of the Truong Son road, the memories of the time of bombs and bullets are unforgettable. Through years of hardship and difficulty, with their strong will and determination, the young men and women volunteers, frontline workers, and traffic workers... contributed to the resounding victory in the resistance war against the invading American imperialists.

After the liberation of the South and the reunification of the country, the Truong Son soldiers returned to their homeland to live a simple life, some of them still exist, some have passed away, but the comradeship and comradeship are always in their hearts... Originating from the purpose of building a "common home" for the soldiers in the jade land of Luc Yen who once fought on the Truong Son battlefield in the past, the Truong Son Ho Chi Minh Trail Luc Yen Tradition Association was born, becoming a meeting place for people who share the same memories of a time " Splitting Truong Son to save the country/ With hearts full of hope for the future ". This is also where they meet, review the heroic fighting tradition and support each other in life.

Members of the Ho Chi Minh Trail Luc Yen Traditional Association maintain regular activities.

Mr. Tang Ngoc Thang - Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh Trail Truong Son Tradition Association of Luc Yen commune shared: The Ho Chi Minh Trail Truong Son Tradition Association of Luc Yen is the common home that our comrades seek to return to. The association is not only a place to connect those who have gone through the war, but also a bridge to educate the tradition for the young generation of Luc Yen, helping them understand more clearly about the sacrifices and indomitable will of their ancestors who protected the independence and freedom of the Fatherland.

With the motto "young dare to fight, old are exemplary", after going through many hardships and difficulties in the military, when returning to civilian life, the former Truong Son soldiers always maintain the noble qualities of "Uncle Ho's soldiers". Since its establishment, the Ho Chi Minh Trail Truong Son Tradition Association in Luc Yen has always cared for the health, material and spiritual life of members in the area. Not only is it a place to recall memories of a time of war and war, participating in the Association is also a place for Truong Son veterans in Luc Yen to share joys and sorrows in life, bringing meaningful moments together in their old age.

The Ho Chi Minh Trail Luc Yen Truong Son Tradition Association regularly cares for, visits and encourages its members.

To improve the spiritual and cultural life, the Performing Arts Team was established based on the needs of its members, some of whom were drivers, youth volunteers who paved the way, and some who were infantry soldiers who directly held guns on the battlefield. During those arduous days of fighting, they were always optimistic, using their singing to drown out the sound of bombs, dispelling the difficulties and hardships. Now, when they return to peacetime, they come together again because they share a common interest, a special passion for singing.

Members participate in performing arts practice.

They often practice on traditional anniversaries and major holidays. Every time they sing, they feel young, healthy, and love life. When they sing, memories of a heroic time of fighting come flooding back to their minds. They sing with all their hearts and sing for their fallen comrades on the battlefield....

Mr. Le Minh Duc - member of the Ho Chi Minh Trail Truong Son Traditional Association in Luc Yen commune said: Every time we practice or perform, we feel healthier and more excited. The joy of singing is the motivation for us Truong Son soldiers to continue to live happily, healthily, and usefully for our families and society.

Mr. Le Minh Duc (standing from right to left) participates in performing arts practice with members.

Songs about Uncle Ho, about Truong Son, about comradeship... have followed them throughout the years of fighting on the battlefield and are now sung with pride by the soldiers. Despite their advanced age, members of the Ho Chi Minh Trail Truong Son Tradition Association still actively practice, contributing their minds and strength to participate in activities at the local level. They are exemplary role models in each family and clan, contributing to building cultural life in residential areas.

The Ho Chi Minh Trail Truong Son Traditional Association participated in an art performance in Luc Yen commune.

With its heart and responsibility to its comrades, the Ho Chi Minh Trail Truong Son Tradition Association Luc Yen has become a trusted address, giving strength to the Truong Son soldiers of the past to overcome difficulties in life. With practical and specific actions, the Ho Chi Minh Trail Truong Son Tradition Association has contributed to taking care of the material and spiritual life of its members, affirming the role of the Association, and embellishing the heroic tradition and loyalty of the children of the jade land of Luc Yen who once contributed to creating the legend of the historic Ho Chi Minh Trail.

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