Promoting the indomitable and resilient spirit of national hero Truong Dinh in national development.

On August 16th, the People's Committee of Tien Giang province, in coordination with the Propaganda Department of the Tien Giang Provincial Party Committee, organized a scientific conference commemorating the 160th anniversary of the martyrdom of national hero Truong Dinh (August 20, 1864 – August 20, 2024), with the theme: The historical imprint of Truong Dinh's Uprising in the resistance movement against French colonialism in the latter half of the 19th century.

Speaking at the conference, Mr. Nguyen Van Vinh, Chairman of the People's Committee of Tien Giang province, said that for the people of Tien Giang, the indomitable example and tenacious fighting spirit of National Hero Truong Dinh in the struggle against French colonial invasion in the 1860s is a great source of motivation for generations of cadres, soldiers, armed forces, and people in the province to continue fighting bravely for the independence and freedom of the nation, for the cause of building and protecting the Fatherland; contributing their efforts and intellect to building a more prosperous, beautiful, and civilized Tien Giang homeland.

Building on its heroic traditions, since the reunification of the country, the Tien Giang Provincial Party Committee has led the people in restoring and developing socio -economic life, effectively implementing policies and resolutions, especially the Resolution of the 13th National Party Congress and the Resolution of the 11th Tien Giang Provincial Party Congress, achieving very important results.

Economic growth rate was quite high; the economic structure shifted in the right direction. Investment in infrastructure and socio-economic facilities was prioritized; competitiveness and the business investment environment improved. In the first six months of 2024, the province's GRDP increased by 5.56%, export turnover reached US$2.9 billion, and total state budget revenue in the province reached 84.4% of the annual forecast...

At the scientific conference, leaders from agencies and units under the Ministry of National Defense , the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences, Military Region 7, Military Region 9; scientists and researchers; and delegates from Quang Ngai province - the homeland of National Hero Truong Dinh - exchanged views to further affirm the stature, historical significance, and immense contributions of the Truong Dinh Uprising in the resistance war against French colonialism in the latter half of the 19th century.

DEN THO TRUONG DINH.png — The temple dedicated to national hero Truong Dinh is located in Go Cong Dong district, Tien Giang province.

Generalissimo of the Western Pacification Army, Truong Dinh, was born in 1820 in Tu Cung commune, Binh Son district (now Tinh Khe commune, Son Tinh district, Quang Ngai province).

At the age of 24 (in 1844), he followed his father south, married, and established a life in Go Cong (in Tien Giang province). In 1854, Truong Dinh recruited poor people to establish the Gia Thuan plantation. He was appointed Deputy Commander, then Commander, by the Nguyen dynasty and participated in fighting foreign invaders alongside the imperial army, achieving many victories.

In 1862, the Nguyen dynasty signed the Treaty of Nham Tuat, ceding three eastern provinces to France, and ordered Truong Dinh to disband his troops and take up the position of Commander in An Giang.

At the request of the people and the patriots, Truong Dinh refused the imperial court's order and accepted the title of Grand Marshal of the Western Pacification Army, continuing the fight against the French. On August 20, 1864, the French unexpectedly surrounded and attacked the patriotic forces, and Truong Dinh was seriously wounded. To avoid falling into enemy hands, he drew his sword and committed suicide to preserve his heroic integrity.

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