Ha Giang, Jan. 24 -- Tet ( Lunar New Year ) is an important time of year for every Vietnamese person worldwide, but it's that little bit more special for Lu Van Phong and his family this year.

That's because the 47-year-old war veteran from Hoang Su Phi district in the northern province of Ha Giang, and his family will celebrate their first Tet in their new home.

The house was built with financial support form the Vietnam Association for Supporting Unexploded Ordnance/Mine Action (VNASMA) and the local Red Cross association.

"I was injured seriously when I took part in the Vi Xuyen battle against the Chinese invasion in 1984," Phong said.

"Life is so difficult as I lost 25 percent of my health and can't really do hard work. My wife ha...