On the evening of November 14, in Chau Doc City, the Provincial Party Committee, People's Council, People's Committee, and Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of An Giang province solemnly held a ceremony to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the completion of Vinh Te Canal (1824 - 2024), and commemorate the 198th anniversary of the death of Mrs. Chau Thi Te (1826 - 2024) - wife of the famous mandarin Thoai Ngoc Hau.
Vinh Te Canal is the most important irrigation project in the Southwest region and An Giang province from the 19th century to the present.
Delegates attending the ceremony. Photo: Contributor
According to Nguyen Dynasty historical documents, Vinh Te Canal was started by King Gia Long in 1819, completed in 1824 with a length of 91km, width of 30m, depth of 2.55m, through 3 phases (first phase at the end of 1819, second phase in 1823 and third phase in 1824), constructed entirely by human power.
Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Le Hong Quang, Secretary of An Giang Provincial Party Committee, emphasized: It can be affirmed that Vinh Te Canal is the longest manual construction in the border area of Vietnam, a strong testament to the creativity and ingenuity of the Vietnamese people in conquering nature, demonstrating the strategic vision of the Nguyen Dynasty; affirming territorial sovereignty, reclaiming the southern land, developing the economy, diplomatic relations and strengthening the defense strength of the border area.
The Vietnam Record Organization has announced and awarded the Vietnam Record Certificate "Longest manual border canal in Vietnam" to An Giang province. Photo: Contributor
During the resistance war against the French colonialists and the American imperialists, Vinh Te canal played the role of a bridge between the Southeast Cambodian battlefield and the Southwest battlefield (Kien Giang, An Giang and the Mekong Delta); it was a strategic bridgehead for the Central Government to support the Southwest region. During the Southwest border war, Vinh Te canal was a rampart to stop the enemy's advance, a defensive line to counterattack the enemy, and won victory. Currently, Vinh Te canal continues to play an important role in national defense and security, firmly building the defense area of the Southwest border of the Fatherland.
The formation of Vinh Te Canal created conditions for economic exchange, contributing to turning Chau Doc from a military base to gradually become a key economic zone connecting Ha Tien (Kien Giang) with Chan Lap, Vinh Thanh, Gia Dinh; in the current period, the role of Vinh Te Canal is increasingly affirmed.
Special performances reenacting the process of digging Vinh Te Canal. Photo: Contributor
This project not only plays a role in connecting waterway and road traffic between provinces in the region but is also considered a "mother canal" to form canals T5, T4, T3, transforming the Long Xuyen Quadrangle from a deserted, heavily saline area into a rich production area, a key food production area in the Mekong Delta and the whole country.
The Secretary of the An Giang Provincial Party Committee said that the 200th anniversary of the completion of Vinh Te Canal (1824 - 2024) is a practical activity to commemorate and honor the merits of our ancestors, while educating patriotism, historical traditions, and fine culture of the nation. This is also a political event among the important events of the Southern region marking the formation of An Giang province on November 22, 1832.
At the ceremony, on behalf of the provincial leaders, the Secretary of the An Giang Provincial Party Committee called on all levels, sectors, all cadres, party members and people of all walks of life in the province to continue to promote the achievements left by their predecessors; unite and strive to achieve more great and comprehensive achievements in socio-economic development; maintain national defense and security; build a clean and strong political system; preserve and promote historical and cultural traditions; improve the material and spiritual life of the people, and build An Giang to become more prosperous and civilized.
Vinh Te Canal today. Photo: Contributor
At the ceremony, the Vietnam Record Organization announced and awarded the Vietnam Record Certificate "The longest manual border canal in Vietnam" to An Giang province.
Source: https://danviet.vn/an-giang-long-trong-to-chuc-le-ky-niem-200-nam-hoan-thanh-kenh-vinh-te-20241114215532708.htm
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