Provincial leaders offered incense to commemorate the martyrs - Youth Volunteers who sacrificed their lives at Co Noi Crossroads, Mai Son district.

Attending the incense offering ceremony were Comrade Nguyen Huu Dong, Member of the Central Committee of the Party, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, and Head of the Provincial National Assembly Delegation; members of the Provincial Party Standing Committee; leaders of provincial departments and agencies; and the Standing Committee and Executive Committee of the Phu Yen and Mai Son District Party Committees.

Provincial leaders offered incense to commemorate the martyrs who sacrificed their lives at Co Noi Crossroads, Mai Son district.

At the Co Noi Crossroads historical site, delegates laid flowers and offered incense in commemoration, expressing boundless gratitude and remembering the immense contributions of the heroic martyrs and volunteer youth who fought and sacrificed for the independence and freedom of the nation.

Provincial leaders commemorated the martyrs at the Co Noi Crossroads Spiritual Memorial House in Mai Son district.

The Co Noi intersection, where National Highway 37 and National Highway 6 meet, is located in Co Noi commune, Mai Son district. It served as a crucial strategic point on the march during the Dien Bien Phu campaign. The blood of countless cadres, soldiers, volunteer youth, and civilians was shed at this "fire zone," contributing to the immortal epic of the historic Dien Bien Phu victory, renowned throughout the world and shaking the earth.

Provincial leaders visited the memorial monument at Co Noi Crossroads, Mai Son district.

Provincial leaders offered incense at the Temple of General Vo Nguyen Giap in Gia Phu commune, Phu Yen district.

In Phu Yen district, in a solemn atmosphere, delegates expressed their profound respect, remembrance, gratitude, and appreciation for General Vo Nguyen Giap, an outstanding disciple of President Ho Chi Minh, an exceptional commander of the heroic Vietnamese People's Army, who dedicated his entire life to the independence and freedom of the Fatherland and the happiness of the people.

Provincial leaders observed a minute of silence in memory of General Vo Nguyen Giap.

The Party Committee, government, and people of all ethnic groups in Son La province pledge to study and emulate General Vo Nguyen Giap, forever following the path chosen by the Party, President Ho Chi Minh, and our people. They will excellently continue the glorious revolutionary cause and the invaluable legacy of previous generations.

The Provincial Party Secretary suggested that the two districts promote the historical value of the relics, turning the two sites into important locations for educating the younger generation about patriotism and revolutionary traditions. At the same time, specific solutions should be implemented to protect the landscape and maintain security and order at the relic sites, aiming to attract more tourists to visit along the Son La tourism route.

Text and photos: Khai Hoan

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