He highlighted, "Our province has 20 ethnic groups." Historically, colonialists and feudalists exploited every opportunity to divide and incite strife among ethnic groups in order to conveniently control and exploit them." Uncle Ho's reminder not only represented the terrible historical setting of the colonial period, but it also held a profound philosophical message about the importance of unity in the process of creating and strengthening the country after independence.

In the context of the country under the democratic republic regime, President Ho Chi Minh always affirmed that all ethnic groups, whether big or small, are equal and are all owners of Vietnam.

He pleaded: "All ethnic groups must unite closely, love and help each other like brothers and sisters." This sense of solidarity is the cornerstone for constructing a strong society in which all ethnic groups can thrive and contribute to the nation.

In particular, Uncle Ho paid deep attention to ethnic minorities such as the Lo Lo people. He advised the more populous ethnic groups to “help them in every way”. This is a testament to Uncle Ho’s compassion and broad vision, always placing the comprehensive development of all ethnic groups as an important goal.

Today's picture of Lao Cai is modern and dynamic, becoming the gateway to the Northwest region of the Fatherland.

Imbued with that guiding, Lao Cai has consistently fostered the spirit of national solidarity over the years, overcoming many difficulties and challenges to develop and effectively implementing all political responsibilities assigned to each historical time. For example, in the areas of economy, hunger eradication, and poverty reduction, the province has made excellent progress. The poverty rate reached about 55% in the province's re-establishment year (1991), but by 2023 it had risen to more than 14.9% based on multidimensional poverty standards, with Lao Cai city having almost no poor households.

Ai Nam village chief - Mr. Cu Seo Muoi (right photo) instructs people on tea harvesting techniques.

Ai Nam village, Phong Hai farm town (Bao Thang district) has 172 households, of which 11 are Nung households, the rest are Mong. Thanks to the spirit of solidarity, mutual assistance in economic development, hunger eradication and poverty reduction, the lives of people in Ai Nam village have been increasingly improved and gradually escaped the position of the poorest village in the town. Notably, several pioneering homes planted tea trees, which have since become the primary crop, contributing to the development of the local economy. The community currently includes 20 tea-growing homes, with the largest household, the family of community Chief Cu Seo Muoi, owning 1.3 hectares. The group of tea-growing households formed a high-quality tea production and trading group, and members took part in technical training courses conducted by the commune, district, and province. As a leader, Village Chief Cu Seo Muoi is available to assist and provide technical information to other households as needed, as well as introduce places to buy, prices, and types of fertilizers appropriate for tea bushes.

The appearance of Ai Nam village is on the rise.

Households exchange labor to harvest tea, helping save money on labor costs.

The professional association has 20 households, including 6 Nung households and 14 Mong households. Everyone is always unified and helps one another on a regular basis. The most unique aspect is the division of work in collecting tea buds and weeding tea bushes. When tea is in season, each household sends one worker to select for other houses in turn, passing from one to the next. This strategy builds solidarity while also allowing households to save money on employing tea pickers. There are no poor households among the 20 tea-growing households, of which the village chief Cu Seo Muoi himself has directly helped 2 households escape poverty since 2021.

Lao Ly village (Ta Phoi commune, Lao Cai city) is gradually escaping poverty and backwardness.

It is also a story of promoting the spirit of solidarity that has aroused the strong internal resources of Lao Cai city to help people in Lao Ly village, Ta Phoi commune gradually overcome difficulties. Although very close to the commune center, this village has become a depression of development. Here, 100% of Xa Pho ethnic households are poor, with many bad customs, difficult life leading to low life expectancy. With the determination to help Lao Ly village, the city has focused on mobilizing agencies, units, organizations and individuals in central communes and wards to support the construction of concrete roads, construction of houses and other conditions.

Lao Ly villagers planted cinnamon trees to develop the economy.

Despite many difficulties, the socio-economic picture in Lao Ly village has shown bright colors, there are no more child marriages and incestuous marriages. In 2022, for the first time, Lao Ly village had no more hungry households, and for the first time, 16 children enrolled in vocational training after finishing junior high school.

People of Xuan Quang commune (Bao Thang district) give free sugarcane juice to charity groups coming to provide relief in Lao Cai province.

Not only in the economic field, the spirit of solidarity among ethnic groups in Lao Cai province is also demonstrated in all fields, all patriotic emulation movements, such as eliminating temporary houses, dilapidated houses; building new rural areas, civilized urban areas; donating land for rural roads; protecting borders, landmarks; ensuring security and order; preserving and promoting traditional cultural values... In recent days, the news story helping people in the flooded areas of Lao Cai initially overcome difficulties continues to shine brighter the spirit of solidarity and mutual assistance of the Vietnamese people in general and of the people of Lao Cai in particular. Along with donating and supporting goods, necessities, and funds to help people in the province affected by floods, Lao Cai people also have many specific actions to accompany philanthropists and charity groups from all over the country to provide relief. The "0 dong" meals and "0 dong" drinks contain the gratitude and national solidarity of Lao Cai people, which warms the hearts of friends from far away. The beautiful actions and meaningful work of mutual support are vivid manifestations and the source of the strength of solidarity as Uncle Ho advised. That spirit is increasingly nurtured and becomes brighter and more beautiful over time.

The "zero-dong" meals of Lao Cai people for relief groups have increased the spirit of national solidarity in recent days.

Mr. Ly Van Hai, Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Lao Cai province, affirmed that the role of the Vietnam Fatherland Front system in gathering and uniting the entire people has contributed to the overall development results of Lao Cai province in recent years.

The Fatherland Front is truly the core of building the political system at the grassroots level; doing a good job of gathering and uniting the entire people, creating social consensus, and promoting the people's mastery. It is the spirit of solidarity among ethnic groups that has helped Lao Cai maintain the country's borders, while developing the economy, becoming an important gateway in international integration.

Mr. Ly Van Hai, Chairman of the Provincial Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee said.

Uncle Ho's teachings on solidarity are always engraved in the minds of every Lao Cai citizen. Every step forward in the province's development reflects the consensus and joint efforts of the ethnic groups. It is the spirit of solidarity and mutual support that has helped Lao Cai people overcome all difficulties and challenges, building an increasingly prosperous and prosperous life - just as Uncle Ho wished when he visited Lao Cai 66 years ago.

Thanks to promoting the spirit of solidarity well, it has created endogenous strength contributing to building Lao Cai province to develop more and more sustainably.

The power of solidarity is not only the teaching of President Ho Chi Minh but has become a torch to light the way for generations of Lao Cai people. It is the strength, the source of all success and the driving force for sustainable development.

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