The soldier in his green uniform celebrates Tet with the people.

On the afternoon of February 6th, at Tan Tien Border Guard Station (Ca Mau Provincial Border Guard), the spring atmosphere was present earlier and warmer than usual. In the days leading up to the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026, officers, soldiers, and local people in the coastal border area gathered together, sharing the joy of the new year and spreading the spirit of camaraderie between the military and the people in this remote area.

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Delegates and a large number of local people attended the program at Tan Tien Border Guard Station.

Present at the event were Lieutenant Colonel Vo Minh Duong, Deputy Head of Political Affairs of the Ca Mau Provincial Border Guard Command; representatives from the Provincial Women's Union, the Provincial Buddhist Charity and Social Welfare Committee; local Party committees and authorities of Tan Tien and Tan Thuan communes; and a large number of local people. This large turnout contributed to a vibrant and warm atmosphere of the Spring festival in the border region.

Officers and soldiers of Tan Tien Border Guard Station presented Tet gifts to local people at the "Zero-Cost Tet Market".

The highlight of the program was the "Zero-Cost Tet Market" organized by the Tan Tien Border Guard Station, attracting a large number of participants. Here, 50 Tet gift packages along with essential goods were handed directly to the people in a self-selection format, helping many families have a more fulfilling and warm Tet holiday.

Simultaneously, the Youth Unions of Tan Tien and Tan Thuan communes and the Youth Union of Tan Tien Border Guard Post coordinated to organize folk games within the unit's premises. The joyful and lively atmosphere brought happiness to the Spring Festival, contributing to strengthening the bond between the military and the people, and creating a vivid impression for the program.

Youth union members, young people, and students enthusiastically participated in folk games within the grounds of Tan Tien Border Guard Station.

Healthcare for the people was also given attention. The medical team of Tan Tien Border Guard Post, in coordination with Tam Duc - Dam Doi Multi-Specialty Clinic, organized free medical examinations, health consultations, and medication distribution for 50 people, mainly disadvantaged households and the elderly, helping them to enjoy the spring and celebrate Tet with peace of mind.

Mr. Le Trung Hieu, from Thuan Long A hamlet, Tan Tien commune, shared: “Not only did we receive gifts and free medical check-ups, but we also got to participate in spring festivities, so everyone was very happy. We are very grateful for the care and sharing of the officers and soldiers of Tan Tien Border Guard Station.”

The medical team of Tan Tien Border Guard Post, in coordination with Tam Duc - Dam Doi Multi-Specialty Clinic, provided free medical examinations, health consultations, and medication to the local people.

Ms. Tran Thi Thoai, residing in Hiep Du hamlet, Tan Tien commune, said emotionally: "Thanks to the soldiers always standing by and helping us, the people feel secure in their work, are more attached to their homeland, and together we maintain peace in the coastal area."

Speaking at the program, Major Vo Hoang Tang, Political Officer of Tan Tien Border Guard Station, emphasized: With the motto "The station is our home, the border is our homeland, and the people of all ethnic groups are our brothers and sisters," the officers and soldiers of the unit always maintain close ties with the people, actively participating in social welfare activities, contributing to helping people develop the economy and achieve sustainable poverty reduction, so that each spring in the border region is filled with more heartfelt affection.

Lieutenant Colonel Vo Minh Duong, Deputy Head of Political Affairs of the Ca Mau Provincial Border Guard Command, presents gifts to students participating in the program "Helping Children Go to School - Children Adopted by Border Guard Posts".

Within the framework of the program, the Organizing Committee presented 220 Tet gifts to policy beneficiary families, poor households, disadvantaged households, and underprivileged students in Tan Tien and Tan Thuan communes. Many students participating in the "Helping Children Go to School - Children Adopted by Border Guard Posts" program received gifts, encouraging them to continue striving in their studies. The total value of the gifts exceeded 150 million VND, donated by organizations and individuals through the unit's fundraising efforts.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Thuy, Vice President of the Ca Mau Provincial Women's Union, presents gifts to students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Anh Tuyet, Deputy Head of the Buddhist Charity and Social Welfare Committee of Ca Mau province (sixth from the right), and Mr. Nguyen Hai Au, Deputy Secretary of the Standing Committee of the Party Committee of Tan Tien commune, present gifts to disadvantaged families.

The program not only cares for the material and spiritual lives of the people in the coastal border region but also contributes to spreading the image of "Uncle Ho's soldiers - the green-uniformed soldiers," further strengthening the close-knit relationship between the military and the people in the front lines of the Fatherland.

Tran Chuyen - Hoang Nam

Source: https://baocamau.vn/nguoi-linh-quan-ham-xanh-cung-nhan-dan-vui-tet-a126113.html