The Unsung Champions: A Quest to Save To Lich River
THE HANOI CHRONICLE — On a warm summer evening in late April 2025, a dedicated team from the Hanoi Drainage Company embarked on their routine mission. The Iconic To Lich River in Hanoi. Photo: Kinh te & Do thi Newspaper With their equipment at the ready, the team seamlessly divided into groups under the soft reddish glow of streetlights. Each member had a specific role: one operated the suction machine on land, another skillfully maneuvered the excavator to dredge the riverbed, and the rest worked with suction hoses in the storage tanks on the river. Their actions were synchronized with precision, as if directed by an invisible conductor. The faint light from the excavator danced on the river’s surface, and the roar of the machines filled the air. Amid this bustling scene, team leader Phan Ky San stood out, his deep, commanding voice giving orders. San, a native of Haiphong, joined the Hanoi Drainage Company in 1992 after three years of freelance work. With 33 years de...