Leaders of the Provincial Border Guard CommandSon LaThe leaders of Xuan Nha commune presented portraits of President Ho Chi Minh and the national flag to the border villages.

In the days leading up to the Lunar New Year, throughout the mountainous, border, and disadvantaged areas of Son La province, the familiar sight of soldiers in green uniforms striding along the roads, busily preparing gifts and traditional green sticky rice cakes for the ethnic minority communities, will be a common one.

With the desire to "leave no one behind," the activities of caring for ethnic minorities in the border region of Son La during Tet (Lunar New Year) have become a beautiful symbol, commemorating the solidarity between the military and the people in this frontier area of ​​the Fatherland.

During the Tet celebrations for ethnic minorities in the border areas of Son La, the Border Guard forces of the border guard posts also organized a competition for wrapping banh chung (traditional Vietnamese rice cakes).

Amidst the chilly weather of Muong Lan border commune, this year's Tet celebration is more fulfilling thanks to the joint efforts of the Border Guard soldiers and accompanying units. In coordination with the Women's Union of the commune, the Muong Lan Border Guard Post brought Tet to Pa Kach village through the "Warm Clothes for Spring" program.

Leaders of the Border Guard Command of Son La province presented Tet gifts to the villages of Nam Lanh commune, Son La province.

Gathered around the warm fire, sharing their joy in 260 green sticky rice cakes, Mr. Giàng A Pó from Pá Kạch village emotionally said: "Everyone in the village is excited to have green sticky rice cakes and gifts from the soldiers during the days leading up to Tet. The villagers get to participate in cultural and artistic activities organized by the soldiers…".

Mr. Pó's heartfelt words also reflect the sentiments of the villagers. Each gift given represents a warm and compassionate heart, a testament to the affection of the soldiers who have been stationed at the border for years.

Along with cultural and artistic activities, border guard posts also organize free medical examinations and provide free medicine to people in border areas.

On this occasion, the journey of bringing Tet (Lunar New Year) to the people of Muong Lan becomes even more complete as 100 solar-powered lamps from the "Borderland Lighting Project" officially arrive in the villages of Nam Lan, Huoi Men, Kha, and Cong… lighting up faith, love, and hope for a better life in this border region of the Fatherland.

Through the "Spring Border Guard Program, Warming the Hearts of the Local People," the Son La Border Guard Command has mobilized support from partner units worth tens of billions of VND.

Lieutenant Colonel Mua Lao Thang,PoliticsThe deputy commander of the Muong Lan Border Guard Post confided: "This year, we personally visited each household to offer encouragement, hoping that each gift we give will be a motivation for the people to strive for economic development, so that each citizen will become a 'living landmark' alongside the border guards in maintaining sovereignty and peace along the border."

Being present at Chieng Son Border Guard Station these days, one can continue to clearly feel the urgent atmosphere as officers and soldiers are busy preparing for the "Border Guard Spring - Warming the Hearts of the Local People" program.

Cultural performances at the Spring Border Guard program, warming the hearts of the villagers in Xuan Nha border commune, were presented by border guard officers and soldiers, Xuan Nha commune officials, and teachers.

From reviewing lists and categorizing each gift package to coordinating volunteer units, everything is focused on the border with the determination to "leave no one behind."

The program was successfully organized in Kho Hong village. Here, more than 700 charitable gifts were handed directly to poor households and families receiving preferential treatment in Chieng Son commune. The program also included practical activities such as free medical examinations and medication distribution from doctors at the Central Lung Institute...

Free haircut service by border guards at the Border Guard Spring program, warming the hearts of local people.

Recognizing that caring for the people is a duty from the heart, over the years, the Party Committee and Command of Chieng Son Border Guard Station have always prioritized social welfare work, using the well-being of the people as a measure of peace in the border region. This is also the 11th consecutive year that the Border Guard Spring program, warming the hearts of the people, has been maintained and organized systematically by the unit.

Cultural performances by officers and soldiers of the Son La Provincial Border Guard Command for the people in the "Spring Border Guard, Warming the Hearts of the Local People" program.

Lieutenant Colonel Dinh Van Quang, of the Chieng Son Border Guard Station, shared: "It is precisely through practical actions to support the people every time Tet (Lunar New Year) comes around that the bond between the military and the people becomes even stronger, encouraging each citizen to voluntarily stand side by side with the border guards in the journey of maintaining security."sovereigntynational territory and border security."

To contribute to ensuring a happy Lunar New Year for people in border areas, the Son La Border Guard Command coordinated with other units to organize 11 "Border Guard Spring - Warming the Hearts of the People" programs at 10 border guard posts, distributing thousands of Tet gifts worth over 6 billion VND, along with many meaningful social welfare programs such as medical examinations and treatment, house donations, and livelihood support.

A free stall was prepared by the Son La Border Guard and its partner units as part of the "Spring Border Guard, Warming the Hearts of Local People" program.

Colonel Vu Duc Tu, Deputy Political Commissar of the Son La Provincial Border Guard, said: "Every Tet holiday, we are always concerned about how to ensure that the people of ethnic minorities in the border region can all celebrate a fulfilling Tet. Through these programs, we will further strengthen the solidarity between the military and the people, contributing to maintaining sovereignty and building a peaceful and friendly border."

Border guards in Son La province presented gifts to residents of villages in Chieng Khuong border commune.

The efforts of the Border Guard forces throughout the country, and in Son La province in particular, in caring for ethnic minorities in border areas during Tet (Lunar New Year) are seen as extending the social welfare policies of the Party and State to the most remote villages and hamlets.

Each gift given serves as a connecting thread, further strengthening the "people's hearts and minds." Then, when spring arrives, the people's trust and affection for the soldiers in green uniforms will grow even stronger, together weaving a love song of unity and peace on the nation's frontier.

According to Nhan Dan newspaper