August in Uncle Ton's hometown

Gratitude

Arriving at the President Ton Duc Thang Memorial Site on a clear morning, I saw crowds of people under the cool rows of trees. According to the Management Board of the President Ton Duc Thang Memorial Site, in recent days, many union members and young people have come to offer incense at the President Ton Duc Thang Temple and clean up to express their respect and gratitude to the outstanding son of An Giang .

Huynh Huu Thanh, Secretary of the Youth Union of the Provincial Sports Training, Coaching and Competition Center, shared: “I have visited the President Ton Duc Thang Memorial Site many times and always feel moved and proud. Looking at the relics left by Uncle Ton, everyone can feel his simplicity and patriotism. Every story about Uncle Ho is a valuable lesson for us to follow, striving to contribute to our homeland”. Mr. Thanh said that he will make efforts to contribute to An Giang's high-performance sports. At the same time, he will spread the lessons of patriotism, simplicity, and dedication of Uncle Ton to union members and young people, contributing to the development of the homeland and country in the era of national development.

Tourists visit President Ton Duc Thang Memorial Site. Photo: THANH TIEN

Many tourists came to offer incense, learn about Uncle Ton's life, career and background to better understand him. Entering Uncle Ton's temple, amidst the billowing incense smoke, everyone stood solemnly, remembering the great contributions of the Ba Son worker, the heroic sailor who raised the red flag on the French warship years ago. In that sacred moment, everyone appreciated more the value of peace , independence and freedom for the nation, and was more imbued with the lesson of patriotism of President Ton Duc Thang.

Mr. Ton Duc Thai - grandson of Mr. Ton Duc Nhung (Uncle Ton's younger brother) is always moved when talking about Uncle Ton. "Seeing people come to offer incense to commemorate Uncle Ton's contributions, I feel proud of my respected grandfather. This is not only my pride but also the pride of all the people of My Hoa Hung, the place where an outstanding son was born", Mr. Ton Duc Thai shared.

Actively build

Besides his pride, Mr. Ton Duc Thai expressed his excitement about the changes in his hometown My Hoa Hung. For him, who has devoted his whole life to this peaceful island, the positive changes today are the "sweet fruit" coming from the attention of all levels and sectors, and the efforts of each My Hoa Hung resident in the process of building his hometown. "In the past, My Hoa Hung was separated by rivers and ferries, so people's lives were difficult. Now, the essential needs of life such as electricity, roads, schools, and stations are all available. People no longer have to worry about traveling because the roads are clear and paved. Children can go to school with peace of mind. Young people have better access to jobs, and life is getting better and better," said Mr. Thai.

Overcoming specific geographical difficulties, My Hoa Hung commune strives to develop steadily step by step, achieving new rural standards in 2015, becoming an advanced new rural commune in 2020. In June 2025, My Hoa Hung commune was recognized by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee as achieving model new rural standards in the production sector in 2024.

The Party Committee of My Hoa Hung commune strives to build Uncle Ton's hometown more and more civilized and modern. Photo: THANH TIEN

In the process of socio-economic development, the commune has achieved positive results, the rural appearance is spacious. In the period of 2020 - 2025, the Party Committee and People's Committee of My Hoa Hung commune actively promoted agricultural production. Specifically, the commune has transformed the crop structure of more than 359 hectares; applied high technology to production, improved the quality of operations of cooperatives and cooperatives in the area; improved people's lives, average income reached 80.04 million VND/person/year...

In particular, My Hoa Hung is increasingly attracting tourists with more than 120,000 visitors coming to visit the President Ton Duc Thang Memorial Site, experience eco-tourism services, homestay tourism with the characteristics of the river culture of the West. Coming to My Hoa Hung, you will see spacious infrastructure works, colorful flower roads in the innovative atmosphere of the island.

Promoting the heroic tradition of the locality, the Party Committee and the government of My Hoa Hung commune continue to improve leadership capacity, management efficiency, promote the spirit of solidarity and democracy to exploit the maximum potential and advantages of the locality. At the same time, gradually complete the traffic infrastructure, develop high-tech agriculture associated with eco-tourism to improve people's lives, build the homeland of President Ton Duc Thang increasingly civilized and modern.

THANH TIEN