Central Committee leaders attended the commemoration ceremony.

Attending the event were Comrade Le Minh Hoan, Member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam; Comrade Tong Thi Phong, former Member of the Politburo, former Standing Vice Chairman of the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, former Secretary of the Son La Provincial Party Committee; leaders of central committees, ministries and branches; the delegation from the Lao Embassy in Vietnam and the working delegations from the provinces of Luang Namtha, Hua Phan, Phongsaly, Oudomxay, Xaysomboun, Xieng Khouang, Bokeo, and Luang Prabang of the Lao People's Democratic Republic; and leaders of several provinces and cities.

Provincial leaders and delegates attending the commemoration ceremony.

Delegates attending the commemoration ceremony.

Delegates attending the commemoration ceremony.

Delegates attending the commemoration ceremony.

The attendees from Son La province included: Hoang Quoc Khanh, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee; Lo Minh Hung, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee; Nguyen Dinh Viet, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, and Head of the Provincial National Assembly Delegation; Cha A Cua, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Council; members of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, the Standing Committee of the Provincial People's Council, the Provincial People's Committee, and the Provincial Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front; former leaders of Son La province from various periods; Vietnamese Heroic Mothers, Heroes of the Armed Forces, and Labor Heroes; leaders of departments, agencies, and units; leaders of communes and wards; representatives of corporations, businesses, and investors from inside and outside the province; officers and soldiers of the armed forces; and a large number of people of various ethnic groups and tourists attending the commemoration ceremony.

Comrade Trang Thi Xuan, Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, presided over the commemoration ceremony.

The commemorative speech, delivered by Comrade Hoang Quoc Khanh, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, highlighted the history of the formation, construction, and development of Son La province over the past 130 years. On October 10, 1895, Son La province was officially established with the initial name of Van Bu province, and in 1904 it was renamed Son La. Throughout its history, Son La province has continuously developed, achieving great successes in all fields of economy, society, national defense, security, political system building, and the Party's foreign affairs, especially in the nearly 40 years of implementing the reform process and deploying the two-tiered local government model towards being closer to the people, serving the people better. These great achievements are always closely linked to the wise leadership of the Party and the great President Ho Chi Minh; The attention, guidance, and support from the leaders of the Party, State, Government, National Assembly, Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee, central ministries and agencies, and localities throughout the country have been crucial to Son La's development throughout its construction and growth; as well as the continuous efforts of cadres, Party members, and people of all ethnic groups in the area.

 

Comrade Hoang Quoc Khanh, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, delivered the commemorative speech.

The Provincial Party Secretary called upon all cadres, Party members, soldiers, and people of all ethnic groups in the province to uphold revolutionary traditions, demonstrate patriotism, self-reliance, and aspiration to continue building a stronger and more prosperous homeland, worthy of the expectations and trust of the Party, the State, and the people, contributing together with the whole country to building and firmly defending the socialist Vietnamese Fatherland, for the goal of"A prosperous people, a strong nation, democracy, fairness, and civilization."

(The commemorative speech by Comrade Hoang Quoc Khanh, Secretary of the Son La Provincial Party Committee, at the ceremony celebrating the 130th anniversary of the founding of Son La province is published in full in the publications of Son La Newspaper and broadcast on Son La radio and television).

 

Comrade Le Minh Hoan, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly, delivered a speech at the commemoration ceremony.

Speaking on behalf of the Party and State leaders at the commemoration ceremony, Comrade Le Minh Hoan, Member of the Central Committee of the Party, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, acknowledged, praised, and congratulated the Party Committee, government, and people of Son La province on the significant achievements they have attained over the generations. He affirmed that, over 130 years of construction and development, Son La province has undergone a strong transformation from a poor province, striving to become a bright spot in the northern midland and mountainous region, holding an important position in the socio-economic, national defense, and security aspects of the Northwest region, especially in the development of fruit trees on sloping land, writing a story of change from a poor land to a symbol of aspiration for progress.

He expressed confidence that, with its revolutionary traditions, 130-year history, spirit of unity, patriotism, diligence, and perseverance, the Party Committee, government, and people of all ethnic groups in Son La province will achieve many great victories in the construction and development of socio-economic affairs, firmly protect the sacred sovereignty of the Fatherland, and contribute to building a prosperous, happy, and powerful socialist Vietnam.

(The speech by Comrade Le Minh Hoan, Member of the Central Committee of the Party, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, is published in full in the publications of Son La Newspaper and broadcast on Son La radio and television).

Comrade Le Minh Hoan, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly, presented the First-Class Labor Order to the Party Committee, government, and people of all ethnic groups in Son La province.

Comrade Le Minh Hoan, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly, presented the First-Class Labor Order to the Party Committee, government, and people of all ethnic groups in Son La province.

Comrade Le Minh Hoan, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly, presented the Third-Class Labor Order to Comrade Hoang Quoc Khanh, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, and Comrade Lo Minh Hung, Permanent Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee.

Particularly on the occasion of the 130th anniversary of the province's establishment, the Party Committee, government, military, and people of all ethnic groups in Son La province were honored and proud to receive the First-Class Labor Medal from the President of Vietnam for outstanding achievements in fruit tree development, contributing to the economic and social development of the Northwest region and the cause of building socialism and defending the Fatherland. Comrades Hoang Quoc Khanh, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, and Lo Minh Hung, Permanent Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, were honored to receive the Third-Class Labor Medal from the President of Vietnam.

Comrade Nguyen Dinh Viet, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, and Head of the Provincial National Assembly Delegation, delivered a speech acknowledging the directives of Comrade Le Minh Hoan, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly.

At the commemoration ceremony, a special artistic program was held with the theme "The heroic spirit of Son La reaching far with the nation".

Overview of the ceremony commemorating the 130th anniversary of the founding of Son La province.

The 130th anniversary celebration of Son La province's founding is a momentous event honoring the province's glorious and heroic history, and an opportunity to affirm its strong and sustainable development in the process of reform and integration.

Northwest Square, where the 130th anniversary celebration of the founding of Son La province took place.

A panoramic view of the commemoration ceremony.

 

The performance "Through the Northwest Region - Artillery Pulling Song - Liberating Dien Bien" at the art program.

The dance performance "Rhythm of the Da River" at the art program.

 

People of various ethnic groups in Son La province attend the ceremony commemorating the 130th anniversary of the founding of Son La province.

People of various ethnic groups in Son La province attend the ceremony commemorating the 130th anniversary of the founding of Son La province.