Lao National Assembly Chairman Sonexay Siphandone Visits Chu Hung Temple National Historical Relic Site

Within the framework of the working visit to Phu Tho province, on the morning of November 5, the high-level delegation of the National Assembly of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic led by National Assembly Chairman Sonexay Siphandone and his Spouse visited the Chu Hung Temple National Historical Relic Site in Ha Hoa commune. This is a place deeply imbued with the imprint of combat solidarity between the two countries of Vietnam and Laos during the resistance war against invading colonialists to protect the Homeland.

Lao National Assembly Chairman Sonexay Siphandone alongside delegates offering incense at the Chu Hung Temple National Historical Relic Site.

Participating in the delegation on the Central Government side were Members of the Party Central Committee: Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Doan Anh — Vice Chairman of the National Assembly; Vu Hai Ha — Permanent Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Committee for National Defense, Security and Foreign Affairs; alongside leadership representatives of the National Assembly Office.

On the Phu Tho province side were: Bui Duc Hinh — Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People’s Council; Nguyen Thi Hong Lam — Member of the Provincial Party Committee and Vice Chairwoman of the Provincial People’s Council; alongside leadership representatives of several departments, boards, sectors, and localities.

At the relic site, delegates learn about the friendly relationship and special solidarity between the two countries of Vietnam and Laos.

Delegates listening to Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Chuc (99 years old), a historical witness of the anti-French resistance era, share historical memories.

At the relic site, the high-level delegation of the Lao National Assembly reverently offered incense, toured, and studied historical materials and artifacts; while reviewing revolutionary traditions and historical milestones linked to the operational process of the late Lao General Secretary Kaysone Phomvihane.

Lao National Assembly Chairman Sonexay Siphandone writing in the guestbook at the Chu Hung Temple Historical Relic Site, recording deep feelings and impressions about the land rich in revolutionary traditions, where the special Vietnam–Laos friendship and solidarity is commemorated.

The Chu Hung Temple Historical Relic Site is a sacred landmark marking a deep imprint of the revolutionary operational period of the late General Secretary of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic Kaysone Phomvihane. Here, on April 16, 1949, the first armed unit of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic was established, featuring the presence of late Lao General Secretary Kaysone Phomvihane and General of the Vietnam People’s Army Le Trong Tan.

Currently, the Chu Hung Temple Relic Site preserves precious historical documentary sources, contributing to educating patriotic traditions, the special relationship, and the faithful, steadfast affection between the two countries of Vietnam and Laos.

Lao National Assembly Chairman Sonexay Siphandone presenting commemorative gifts to the Party Committee, government, and people of Ha Hoa commune.

Delegates planting a commemorative tree in the compound of the Chu Hung Temple Historical Relic Site.

Delegates taking a commemorative photo.

On this occasion, the high-level delegation of the Lao National Assembly and Phu Tho provincial leaders planted a commemorative tree at the Chu Hung Temple National Historical Relic Site.

Duc Anh