The Ban Giang Border Guard Post is responsible for managing 19.3km of the Vietnam-Laos border, with 6 border markers and 1 boundary post, located in Huong Xuan commune, Ha Tinh province. The terrain is mainly mountainous and forested, dissected by many streams. During the rainy season, water levels rise; in winter, dense fog prevails; but patrol and control operations are maintained rigorously and without interruption.

Officers from the Ban Giang Border Guard Post visited local families during the early days of Spring.

In the work plan for the early days of 2026, bilateral patrol activities with Border Guard Company 311 (of the Lao People's Democratic Republic) were identified as an important task. We witnessed a quick meeting and exchange between the two sides right at the border and boundary markers, demonstrating the spirit of coordination and trust between the border protection forces of the two countries. After the greeting ceremony, the forces of both countries inspected the national border marker system, cleaned the area around the markers, and exchanged information on the security situation in the region.

Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Ngoc Son, Deputy Commander of Ban Giang Border Guard Station, said: “Managing and protecting the border and boundary markers must be strict and specific for each location. Before, during, and after Tet (Lunar New Year), the unit strengthens its forces, maintains a strict combat readiness duty regime, and coordinates with the neighboring country to organize joint patrols to prevent violations, promptly handle emerging situations, and maintain security stability in the border area between the two countries.”

Leaving the border, we arrived in Huong Xuan border commune. Here, officers from the Ban Giang Border Guard Post, along with the commune's Military Command and police, were discussing the security and order situation during the days leading up to and during Tet (Lunar New Year). Comrade Phan Viet Phuoc, from the Huong Xuan Commune Military Command (under the Ha Tinh Provincial Military Command), shared: “Over the past period, we have closely coordinated with the Ban Giang Border Guard Post and the commune police to thoroughly understand the local situation; propagated and encouraged the people to strictly abide by the law; and supported the people in developing their economy and improving their living standards.”

Having been stationed in the area for many years, the officers and soldiers of Ban Giang Border Guard Post are not only familiar with every slope and stream but also know the circumstances of each household in the area. In addition to their professional duties, the unit also participates in helping people repair houses, build roads, and provide seedlings and livestock, contributing to strengthening the "people's support" in the border region.

Officers from the Ban Giang Border Guard Post instruct local people on farming techniques.

In Rao Tre village, Phuc Trach commune, we visited the family of Mrs. Ho Thi Kien, the village head, in her sturdy house nestled by the roadside. Through our conversation with Mrs. Kien, we learned that Rao Tre village has 46 households with 159 inhabitants, mainly from the Chut ethnic group. Looking at Rao Tre village today, few would imagine that not long ago, many households in the village lived in hardship.

Ms. Kien recalled that in the past, the villagers mainly cultivated small, fragmented fields, relying on hunting and gathering, which meant they didn't have enough to eat. Since the officers and soldiers of the Ban Giang Border Guard Post regularly came down to the village to spread awareness, guide people on farming methods, support them with seedlings and livestock, and provide farming techniques; helping them learn to read and write, maintain hygiene, and prevent diseases... the lives of the people have gradually changed. “The government, philanthropists, and border guards have also shown concern and provided financial support, building houses for the villagers; donating rice, corn, and vegetable seeds, and supporting them with cows, pigs, and chickens... The soldiers also showed us how to build barns, vaccinate, and care for the animals. Thanks to them, my family and many other households in the village have stable lives and no longer migrate freely,” Ms. Kien shared.

Besides supporting livelihoods, the Ban Giang Border Guard Post also coordinates with local authorities and the health sector to organize free medical examinations and distribute free medicine to the people, helping them detect diseases early, advising on health care, and preventing epidemics. For many poor households, this is practical support, reducing the financial burden. In addition, officers and soldiers of the unit also participate in mobilizing people to strictly abide by the law, eliminate outdated customs and consanguineous marriages; prevent and combat crime, and build a new life. To date, the appearance of Rao Tre village has changed significantly. The road into the village has been paved, streetlights and electricity grids have been extended to the village; all houses in the village have been reinforced; all children attend school; security and order are maintained, and the daily lives of the people are improving.

Looking at the cows grazing in the yard, Mrs. Kien simply said, "With the border guard task force from Ban Giang regularly coming down to the village, the people feel secure in their work, and their lives are much more stable." These simple words clearly reflect the close bond between the Ban Giang Border Guard Post and the Chut ethnic minority people here, a bond built on concrete, practical actions that contribute to the gradual development and stability of Rao Tre village.

While many families gather to celebrate Tet (Lunar New Year), the soldiers in green uniforms remain stationed in their assigned areas and along the border. This quiet but continuous work contributes to maintaining territorial sovereignty, ensuring security and order in the area, improving people's lives, and allowing them to enjoy the Spring Festival and celebrate Tet with peace of mind.

    Source: https://www.qdnd.vn/nuoi-duong-van-hoa-bo-doi-cu-ho/mang-mua-xuan-ve-bien-gioi-1026312