Scene of the Project ground-breaking ceremony

The Project to Restore and Embellish several items at the Phu Thong Fort National Historical Site has a total investment of VND 20 billion from funding provided by the Ministry of National Defense, with Thai Nguyen Provincial Military Command assigned as the investor. The Project comprises the following items: the master plan for the site's grounds; restoration of the command house, office building, gate, and fence; the system of trenches, bunkers, and combat gun emplacements, together with auxiliary works, the grounds, and the road leading up to the Site.

Delegates attending the Project ground-breaking ceremony

Phu Thong Fort is a national-level historical site associated with the assault on Phu Thong Fort on July 25, 1948 by the main forces of the Vietnam People's Army. This was one of the exemplary fortified-position assaults in the early years of the resistance war against the French colonialists, helping to accumulate important experience in the art of assaulting fortified positions and laying the groundwork for the victories of our army in later major campaigns. The restoration and embellishment of the site not only helps preserve and promote its historical value but also creates another “red address” for educating people about revolutionary traditions, serving the People and visitors in touring and learning about history.

Delegates performing the ground-breaking ritual for the Project

Speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony, Colonel Vu Ba Bo, Deputy Director of the Political Department of Military Region 1, requested that the investor, the construction contractor, the supervision consultant, and relevant forces uphold a high sense of responsibility and carry out construction in accordance with the laws on construction and cultural heritage; ensure the quality, progress, safety, and aesthetics of the works; and preserve the landscape of the site area. He emphasized that the implementation process must closely link conservation requirements with the promotion of the historical and cultural values of the site, effectively serving the education of traditions for officers, soldiers, and the people.

At the program, the investor, the construction contractor, and relevant units committed to implementing the Project in a manner that keeps to the schedule and ensures quality and technical requirements; the restoration will ensure maximum preservation of the originality and the military tactical elements of the structure; and, at the same time, promote the value of the Site in educating people about revolutionary traditions.