Delegates offer incense at the Ho Chi Minh Memorial House.

Attending the ceremony were: Mr. Hoang Quoc Khanh, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; Mr. Nguyen Thai Hung, Member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Council; members of the Standing Committee of the Provincial People's Council and People's Committee; the Provincial Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front; former provincial leaders from various periods; leaders of provincial departments and agencies; businesses, philanthropists, and local people and tourists.

Inauguration ceremony of the Martyrs' Memorial Temple.

During the historic Dien Bien Phu campaign in 1954, Pha Din Pass was the site of thousands of civilian laborers who worked day and night to clear roads and transport food, weapons, and ammunition to support the front lines. Due to its historical significance, in 2020 Pha Din Pass was recognized as a National Historical Site by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The Standing Committee of the Son La Provincial Party Committee directed a comprehensive review of the Pha Din Pass area (within Son La province) and approved the implementation of a plan for the Pha Din Pass Historical and Cultural Relic Area in Thuan Chau district.

Delegates attending the inauguration ceremony of the Martyrs' Memorial Temple.

Based on the zoning plan, Thuan Chau district has implemented the master plan for the site and commenced construction of the Martyrs' Memorial Temple at the Pha Din Pass historical and cultural spiritual area in Ai Khom village, Muong E commune. Construction began on December 28, 2023, and Phase I has now been completed.

The Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee delivered a speech at the inauguration ceremony of the Martyrs' Memorial Temple.

Speaking at the Inauguration Ceremony, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Hoang Quoc Khanh praised the Party Committee, government and people of Thuan Chau district for proactively implementing construction and completing the project on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of victory. Dien Bien Phu (May 7, 1954 - May 7, 2024) and the 65th Anniversary of the day Uncle Ho and the Central Working Group visited and talked with Northwest ethnic people in Son La (May 7, 1959 – May 7, 2024).

The Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee requested that Party committees, authorities, and people of Son La province and Thuan Chau district effectively manage, preserve, and promote the value of the monument so that it becomes a significant site for educating about revolutionary traditions and patriotism, and an attractive and friendly tourist destination for visitors from within and outside the province. The Monument Management Board should promptly develop regulations and rules for protecting, managing, and promoting the value of the monument. At the same time, they should mobilize resources to implement the remaining project components, ensuring adherence to procedures and regulations, and completing Phase II of construction as soon as possible. Furthermore, they should intensify propaganda, mobilization, and guidance for the people in the Pha Din Pass area, Muong E commune, to transform economic development in a way that is compatible with the historical, tourism, and spiritual values ​​of the monument, thereby improving the lives of the people in the commune.

On this occasion, the Provincial People's Committee awarded certificates of merit to 3 collectives and 5 individuals; the District People's Committee awarded certificates of commendation to 5 collectives and 10 individuals for their achievements in the construction of the Martyrs' Memorial Temple.

Groups and individuals received commendations from the Provincial People's Committee.

Groups and individuals received certificates of commendation from the District People's Committee.

At the inauguration ceremony, organizations, units, businesses, and individuals continued to donate money and materials to support the construction of the Martyrs' Memorial Temple in phase II.

Panoramic view of the Martyrs' Memorial Temple at the Pha Đin Pass Historical and Cultural Area.

Delegates cut the ribbon to inaugurate the Martyrs' Memorial Temple at the Pha Din Pass Historical and Cultural Area.
Photo: Huy Ngoan

Delegates performed the inauguration ceremony of the Martyrs' Memorial Temple at the Pha Din Pass Historical and Cultural Area.

Thuan Chau District receives support from organizations, individuals, and businesses.

The delegates planted commemorative trees.

The delegates planted commemorative trees.

The delegates released pigeons into the wild.

Artistic performances at the inauguration ceremony.

Artistic performances at the inauguration ceremony.

A panoramic view of the Martyrs' Memorial Temple at the Pha Din Pass Historical and Cultural Area.
Photo by Trong Vinh.

Martyrs' memorial temple in the Pha Din Pass historical and cultural area.

Text and photos: Tran Hien - Nguyen Thu

Inauguration of the Martyrs' Memorial Temple at the Pha Din Pass Historical and Cultural Area (baosonla.org.vn)