In mid-June, teachers and secondary students from the Vietnam Australia International School (VAS) – Ba Thang Hai Campus – joined local authorities and residents of Thanh Nguyen Hamlet, Thanh Hung Commune, Giong Rieng District, Kien Giang Province to celebrate the inauguration of the Viet Uc 2 Bridge.
After more than two months of planning and construction, the Viet Uc 2 Bridge has been successfully completed, replacing an old, rusty steel bridge that had long caused anxiety for locals during the rainy season. Now, the daily journeys to school, the market, and around the area for people in Thanh Hung and nearby communities are safer and more secure than ever before.
Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Vo Van Phi, vice chairman of the Thanh Hung Commune People’s Committee, expressed heartfelt gratitude on behalf of the local community to the VAS Ba Thang Hai teachers and students for their meaningful gesture. The Giong Rieng District People’s Committee also awarded the school a Certificate of Merit in recognition of this valuable contribution.
Funded entirely by VAS Ba Thang Hai, the project had a total budget of VND124 million, including VND118 million for the bridge construction and VND6 million for installing two solar-powered lights at both ends of the bridge, ensuring safe and convenient travel for locals even after dark.
Small gifts presented to local residents and students added warmth and joy to the event, with every smile and sparkling eye reflecting a shared happiness – the joy of giving and the gratitude of receiving.
More than just a transport structure, the Viet Uc 2 Bridge stands as a symbol of kindness, social responsibility, and the open-hearted spirit of the Ba Thang Hai campus. Every span, every brick tells a story of connection, compassion, and solidarity.
This meaningful journey will continue with future projects like Viet Uc 3, Viet Uc 4, and beyond – bridges that carry love and hope to more underprivileged communities where dreams still await a small miracle to come true.
