On January 24th, the Muong Lan Border Guard Station, in coordination with the People's Committee of Muong Lan commune, FPT Digital Retail Joint Stock Company, the Son La Warm Spring Volunteer Group, the Youth Union of the Department of Health, the Binh Yen Pharmacy System, and other benefactors, organized the program "Warm Spring at the Border Guard Station for the People" to bring the spirit of Tet (Lunar New Year) to the people and students in the border area of Muong Lan commune, Son La province.
At the event, 180 gift packages were distributed to disadvantaged families, along with 270 gift packages for students in the area. In particular, 11 meaningful gift packages were specifically given to children participating in the "Helping Children Go to School" program. The organizers also donated 67 solar-powered lamps to illuminate the villages and inaugurated a technology classroom at the Muong Lan Border Guard Post, opening the door to new knowledge for children in the border region. The total value of the program exceeded 600 million VND.
Reporter Anh Nguyen Duc Thanh - Xuan Am Cau Giay Volunteer Group, Hanoi
We traveled over 400km from Hanoi to Muong Lan commune, Son La province. We have a few small gifts to bring to the students and people of Muong Lan commune, Son La province. We hope that these small gifts will contribute to helping the children and people of Muong Lan commune have a warm and fulfilling Tet holiday and a joyful spring.
During the program, 150 residents of Muong Lan commune also received free medical advice and medication. The "Border Guard Scissors" program, the "Zero-Cost" booth, the rice cake wrapping competition, and folk games such as stick pushing and throwing the ball were organized enthusiastically, strengthening the bond between the border guards and the local people.
Reporter: Ms. Lo Thi Hong - Phieng Pen Village, Muong Lan Commune, Son La Province
This year's Tet (Lunar New Year) in 2026 brought great joy to the people of Muong Lang commune, who received gifts from generous volunteers, ensuring a warm and prosperous holiday.
The "Springtime at the Border Guard Station: Warming the Hearts of the People" program in Muong Lan commune, Son La province, is an annual activity of the Muong Lan Border Guard Station aimed at caring for and supporting poor households so they can have a more fulfilling new spring. The program demonstrates the principle of mutual support and compassion, ensuring no one is left behind, and further strengthens the solidarity between the military and the people in the border region.