400 artists recreate the glorious history of the legendary Ho Chi Minh trail

On the evening of May 9, at KM No. 0 (Lat town, Tan Ky district), the General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People's Army presided over and coordinated with Army Corps 12, Political Department of Military Region 4, Nghe An Provincial Youth Union and agencies and units inside and outside the army to organize the art program "Legend of a road".

Attending the ceremony were Comrade Truong My Hoa - former Secretary of the Party Central Committee, former Vice President; Senior Lieutenant General Le Chiem - Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Minister of National Defense; Lieutenant General Le Hien Van, Deputy Director of the General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People's Army; Major General Nguyen Doan Anh - Commander of Military Region 4; Major General Tran Vo Dung - Secretary of the Party Committee, Political Commissar of Military Region 4.

On the side of Nghe An province, there was comrade Thai Thanh Quy - Alternate member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee.

Delegates attending the art program. Photo: Duc Anh

Speaking at the ceremony, Lieutenant General Le Hien Van once again affirmed the important role of the Ho Chi Minh Trail in the cause of national reunification. Exactly 60 years ago, implementing the policy of the Party Central Committee and President Ho Chi Minh, on May 19, 1959, the Standing Committee of the General Military Commission officially assigned the task of opening the Ho Chi Minh Trail to the "Special Military Task Force".

From here, the Truong Son military transport corridor - Ho Chi Minh trail was established and became a bridge between the great rear of the North and the great front line of the South. The legendary Ho Chi Minh trail was an important factor in liberating the South and reunifying the country.

The program has many elaborately staged performances with high artistic value. Photo: Duc Anh

On August 9, 1964, the 98th Engineer Regiment of the 559th Group opened a strategic mechanized road. On October 25, 1965, the first mechanized convoy of hundreds of vehicles named “Uncle Ho’s Green Light” brought goods deep into the battlefield.

In 1972, in preparation for major battles, this motorized road was opened to the North. Tan Ky district, Nghe An province became the starting point and that place was called Km 0 or milestone No. 0 of the historic Ho Chi Minh trail.

Today's program expresses gratitude and honors the dedication of our army and people, the great contributions of Truong Son Troops in the resistance war against America to save the country. From there, continue to encourage the younger generation to continue the tradition, be proactive and creative in successfully carrying out the task of building and protecting the Fatherland in the new situation.

Comrade Truong My Hoa and Senior Lieutenant General Le Chiem presented gifts to the students. Photo: Duc Anh

Also at the ceremony, 400 artists performed elaborately staged performances, recalling the heroic past, recreating history, and the glorious milestones during the years of resistance against the US on the legendary Ho Chi Minh trail.

On April 27, 1990, Km 0 of Ho Chi Minh Road was recognized as a National Historical Relic. On December 9, 2013, the Prime Minister signed a Decision to recognize Km 0 of Ho Chi Minh Road as one of 37 special National Relics on Ho Chi Minh Road.

Comrade Thai Thanh Quy and Lieutenant General Le Hien Van presented gifts to families of frontline workers and Truong Son soldiers. Photo: Duc Anh

Also on this occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Ho Chi Minh Trail, the Organizing Committee held many activities to show gratitude to families of policy beneficiaries, Truong Son soldiers, former Youth Volunteers, frontline workers, and to encourage students to overcome difficulties and study well.

At the ceremony, Comrade Truong My Hoa and Senior Lieutenant General Le Chiem presented gifts to 15 outstanding students who overcame difficulties to study well at Ky Tan and Ky Son Secondary Schools, Tan Ky district.

In addition, 20 families representing Truong Son soldiers, former Youth Volunteers, and frontline workers of Tan Ky district also received meaningful gifts at the program.