Groundbreaking ceremony for cultural, physical education and sports projects at religious facilities

On the morning of August 20, under the authorization of the Military Region 7 Command, the Dong Nai Provincial Military Command, led by Colonel Bui Van Sy, Deputy Political Commissar, held a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Cultural, Physical Education, and Sports Facility at Tinh Hoi Pagoda in Binh Phuoc Ward, Dong Nai Province.

Groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Cultural, Physical Education and Sports Facility in Binh Phuoc Ward, Dong Nai Province. Photo: Minh Tien

Accordingly, the Party Committee and Military Region 7 Command tasked the Dong Nai Provincial Military Command with selecting Tinh Hoi Pagoda as the site for the facility and planned to initiate another project in the former Dong Nai area, with each project receiving support of 500 million VND.

Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, Colonel Bui Van Sy emphasized that Binh Phuoc Ward is a locality rich in revolutionary tradition. During the resistance wars against French colonialism and American imperialism, this area witnessed numerous resounding victories of the army and people, including the historic triumph of “Dong Xoai – a land of blazing glory.”

Representatives of the Party Committee, ward authorities, abbot and monks of the Tinh Hoi Pagoda attend the groundbreaking ceremony. Photo: Minh Tien

In that victory, pagodas, along with monks, nuns, and local Buddhists, made significant contributions both materially and spiritually. They served as shelters for many revolutionary cadres and soldiers, and as storage sites for food and supplies in support of the revolution.

Colonel Bui Van Sy presents a symbolic gift of 500 million VND to the representative of the Tinh Hoi Pagoda. Photo: Minh Tien

Colonel Bui Van Sy expressed his belief that, in the near future, the facility will draw monks, nuns, Buddhists, and residents in the locality to engage in physical education and sports activities, fostering bonds of compassion and promoting both a good life and strong faith.

By: Viet Cuong - Minh Tien
Translated by: Huyen Trang - Minho