(HBO) - The war is long behind us but memories of blood and fire remain in the hearts of those who are still alive. During the years of Vietnam’s resistance war against the US, many generations shed blood to gain independence and freedom for the Fatherland, so that today we can live in peace and spread a sense of national pride among younger generations.
Pham Minh
Giam from Phuong Lam ward in Hoa Binh city shares his memories of wartime with
the younger generation.
Accompanying a
group of Youth Union members from Ly Tu Trong Secondary School, we had the
opportunity to meet Mr Pham Minh Giam in Phuong Lam ward, Hoa Binh city, and
heard of his feats and saw precious photos he took while fighting in the 866th
Regiment in the Plain of Jars in Xieng Khouang, Laos, in 1972. After nine
months of commando training, in April 1971 he and his unit marched to Battlefield
C in Laos on an international mission. Mr Giam was accepted into commando
company C242866 of Vietnamese volunteer troops in the Plain of Jars, which
remained his unit during his years as a Vietnamese volunteer soldier in Laos.
Fifty years have passed,
but in recounting his tale, the ex-soldier’s voice became suddenly excited and
lively, as if he were re-living his years in the resistance war. Throughout the
whole campaign, Mr Giam accounted for 74 enemy soldiers, contributing to
defending the liberated area and strongly supporting the struggle of the Lao
people. With the contributions of Vietnamese soldiers, the Lao revolution grew
stronger and stronger, actively supporting the Vietnamese people to secure complete
victory in its resistance war against the US invasion.
Thanks to his
resounding feats, at the end of the campaign, Mr. Giam received many noble
awards and medals, such as the first-class Victory Medal in 1972, the third-class
Resistance Medal, the third-class Liberation Medal, and the third-class Glorious
Soldier’s Order, among others. In 2018, he was conferred the title Hero of the
People’s Armed Forces by the State President, in recognition of his contribution
to the nation’s heroic years./.
In the spirit of "Party members go first, the people follow”, all households of Party members in the Doan Ket sub-region in Da Bac town, Da Bac district, voluntarily removed gates and fences, and donated land when the road expansion project passed through their properties. Inspired by their example, 68 households in the sub-region quickly followed suit, contributing over 1,400 sq.m of residential and perennial cropland to widen the main road through the residential area. The exemplary role of Party members in Doan Ket stands as a shining example of studying and following President Ho Chi Minh’s thought, morality, and lifestyle.
The Hoa Binh provincial People's Committee held a monthly meeting on May 29 to assess the implementation of socio-economic development tasks in the first six months of 2025, the progress of key projects, and some other important issues.
During his lifetime, President Ho Chi Minh always expressed his deep affection and special concern for children and youth. He once emphasized: "Caring for and educating children well is the responsibility of the entire Party and the entire people”; "First of all, the family (i.e. grandparents, parents, siblings) must do this job well”. "the Party Committees…, the Children’s Committee, the Youth Union, the education sector, and all related organizations must have specific plans to ensure children grow healthier and more progressive”. His teachings has been remaining valuable and serving as the guiding principles in the work of protecting, caring for, and educating children. In line with this ideology, Hoa Binh Province has continuously been prioritizing and investing resources in the well-being of children in recent years.
Mr. Nguyen Phi Long, the alternate Member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee chaired the meeting of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee to provide opinions on several investment projects within the province. There was the attendance of Ms. Bui Thi Minh, the Permanent Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairwoman of the Provincial People’s Council; Mr. Bui Đuc Hinh, the Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee and other members of the Standing Committee; the leaders from other departments, agencies, and some localities.
The Standing Board of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Committee of Hoa Binh province held a meeting on May 28 to honour outstanding village elders, village heads, and reputable individuals from local ethnic minority and religious communities.
In mid-May, the provincial Museum organised an exhibition named "Duoi la co Dang Cong san Viet Nam quang vinh” (Under the flag of the glorious Communist Party of Vietnam). This meaningful activity took place in the joyful atmosphere to celebrate the country's major holidays and the Party congresses at all levels for the 2025-2030 term, towards the 14th National Party Congress.
