Important day at the westernmost point of the Fatherland

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Dien Bien - From early morning, more than 3,500 voters who are ethnic minorities of Sin Thau commune - a border commune in the westernmost part of the Fatherland joyfully gathered at the polling stations.

For voters in border areas, each ballot not only carries the meaning of legitimate rights but also the sending and expectation of delegates representing the will and aspirations of the people, joining hands to build an increasingly prosperous and beautiful homeland.

Người dân xã biên giới Sín Thầu, tỉnh Điện Biên đến các điểm bỏ phiếu từ rất sớm. Ảnh: Thanh Bình
People in Sin Thau border commune, Dien Bien province come to the polling stations very early. Photo: Thanh Binh

From the borderland of the Fatherland, voters in Sin Thau commune joyfully participated in the election with faith and expectation for the development of their homeland. Each ballot will send citizen responsibility and faith in the new journey of the country.

Ông Nguyễn Minh Phú - Phó Chủ tịch UBND tỉnh Điện Biên tham gia bỏ phiếu tại bản Tả Kố Khừ, xã Sín Thầu. Ảnh: Thanh Bình
Mr. Nguyen Minh Phu - Vice Chairman of Dien Bien Provincial People's Committee participates in voting in Ta Ko Khu village, Sin Thau commune. Photo: Thanh Binh

More than 3,500 voters with their ballots in hand are excited to exercise their rights and obligations on a momentous day for the nation.

Mr. Po Dan Xinh - former leader of Sin Thau commune, and also a reputable person in the locality, said: "In my life, I have repeatedly directed and organized elections in the locality in a leading role. However, this time participating in voting as a citizen in the border area, I have a very special feeling. At the same time, I also clearly feel the spirit and excitement of the people in the commune.

Ông Pờ Dần Sinh - nguyên lãnh đạo xã Sín Thầu đại diện cho người dân bỏ lá phiếu đầu tiên. Ảnh: Thanh Bình
Mr. Po Dan Sinh - former leader of Sin Thau commune (leading person) representing the people to cast the first ballot. Photo: Thanh Binh

Although the total natural area is over 51,643 hectares, the population is over 6,000 people, traffic is still difficult, and population distribution is not concentrated, election work here is always prioritized.

Cử tri xã Sín Thầu rực rỡ trong trang phục truyền thống của đồng bào các dân tộc. Ảnh: Thanh Bình
Voters of Sin Thau commune are radiant in traditional costumes of ethnic minorities. Photo: Thanh Binh

Mr. Nguyen Minh Phu - Vice Chairman of Dien Bien Provincial People's Committee - who was directly present in Sin Thau commune and participated in voting at Ta Ko Khu village polling station, said: "Propaganda and preparation for election day are being implemented very carefully by the commune. Today, directly witnessing the spirit of responsibility and joy on the faces of each voter with their ballots in their hands, I can clearly feel that.

Sin Thau commune, Dien Bien province is a border commune established on the basis of merging 3 old communes (Sin Thau, Sen Thuong and Leng Su Sin). This place has the westernmost border intersection of the Fatherland - A Pa Chai (Vietnam, Laos and China), this is known as "one rooster crowing, 3 countries listening together".

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