Ceremony to mark 70th anniversary of Cuba’s Moncada Barracks attack in Ben Tre: Chairman of the Ben Tre provincial People’s Committee Tran Ngoc Tam addresses the ceremony on September 6, 2023.

The People's Committee of Ben Tre province on September 6 held a ceremony to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the attack on the Moncada Cuban fortress, the 40th anniversary of the establishment of Moncada Village, and the inauguration of the Moncada Memorial House.

Construction of the Moncada Memorial House began in May 2020, with an area of nearly 300 square meters. This is a space to display historical documents, artifacts, and images, contributing to strengthening the connection between the people of Vietnam and Cuba. The total investment capital of the project is VND4.5 billion (US$187,032), from the local budget and contributions from party members, officials, civil servants, public employees, and armed forces in the district.

Speaking at the event, Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Tran Ngoc Tam said that while Cuba has a village named Ben Tre since December 20, 1969, the province has the Moncada Village in Luong Hoa commune, Giong Trom district.

Although the two countries are far apart geographically, they always stand side by side in the cause of building and protecting socialism in each country.

The special friendship between the two countries, founded by President Ho Chi Minh and Leader Fidel Castro, is an invaluable asset that the Parties, States, and people of the two countries strive to preserve, protect and nurture.

Tran Ngoc Tam suggested that the next generations should work together to preserve, promote, and enrich the tradition of solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Cuba, contributing to the cause of building and protecting the Fatherland in each country.

Ceremony to mark 70th anniversary of Cuba’s Moncada Barracks attack in Ben Tre: At the inauguration of the Moncada Memorial House. Photo: VNA

Ariadne Feo Labrada, Cuban consul general in Ho Chi Minh City, expressed her delight to see that one of the most important ceremonies of the Cuban people was celebrated in Ben Tre province.

She thanked the Communist Party and the people of Vietnam for consistently supporting Cuba in its struggle for national protection and construction, believing that the solidarity and friendship between the two countries would develop further and gain greater achievements.

Delegates visit Moncada Memorial House. Photo: VNA

At this event, the Moncada Memorial House was inaugurated, showcasing documents, objects, and photos that feature cohesion between the people of Vietnam and Ben Tre, particularly with the Cuban people.

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