Ca Dong people's bloodline: A miracle of unity

In the highlands of Tra Doc, Da Nang, the Ca Dong people's compassion and quiet dedication are transforming their homeland. Every plot of farmland and every keo tree is soaked in their sweat and tears, yet they readily give up their livelihoods to make way for schools, bridges, and roads.

At 75, Huynh Quoc Vinh, a former soldier, retains a spry demeanor, bright eyes, and a deep voice. He recounts his life story from his small home in Village 4, each memory tinged with the passage of time. He joined the army in 1969, serving in the 5th Military Region. His wartime experiences, marching through dense forests and crossing streams, forged him into a resilient soldier. "Hardship and cold were daily occurrences. But whenever I thought of our suffering people and Uncle Ho's words, my feet grew steadier and my resolve stronger," Vinh recalls.

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I've experienced war, hunger, and illiteracy. I deeply understand the value of education. Having a large, beautiful school for the children to learn in, so poverty doesn't haunt them, is my greatest happiness.

After the country's reunification, Vinh returned home, cleared land, and planted forests to build his family's economy. He believes a soldier must always live as an example. In 2022, when the local authorities planned to expand the school for highland children, Vinh proactively offered more than 6 hectares of his family's land. "I've experienced war, hunger, and illiteracy. I deeply understand the value of education. Having a large, beautiful school for the children to learn in, so poverty doesn't haunt them, is my greatest happiness," the elderly soldier shared.

Vinh, a Communist Party member and veteran, stated, "I must set an example. I dedicated myself to the resistance before, and now I donate land for the state to build schools so children can learn and society can develop. Why should I calculate gains and losses?" His generous donation, a significant asset in the mountainous region, has powerfully spurred the movement to donate land for building new rural areas in Tra Doc. His act demonstrates that spiritual values and the future of the next generation are more important than material wealth.

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I must set an example. I dedicated myself to the resistance before, and now I donate land for the state to build schools so children can learn and society can develop. Why should I calculate gains and losses!