The endless epic poem 'I love my country'

On August 16, the Central Committee of the Vietnam Youth Union simultaneously organized the "I love my Fatherland" flag-raising ceremony at the Central level at 7 locations nationwide.

Spread patriotism far and wide

In Hanoi , the flag-raising ceremony was attended by Mr. Nguyen Tuong Lam, Secretary of the Central Youth Union, President of the Central Vietnam Youth Union; Mr. Nguyen Kim Quy, Head of the Youth and Children's Affairs Department, Permanent Vice President of the Central Vietnam Youth Union, and 300 members and young people.

Central level "I love my Fatherland" flag-raising ceremony in Hanoi

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Speaking at the program, Mr. Nguyen Tuong Lam emphasized: "Today is not just a ceremony, but a patriotic chorus, resounding simultaneously in all regions of the country". From Hanoi, 7 central-level points, 34 provincial-level points and more than 3,300 commune-level points joined in the flag colors and singing, creating a sacred atmosphere, spreading patriotism far and wide.

Recalling the historic autumn of 1945, Mr. Lam affirmed: "Today, when we look up at the red flag with yellow star fluttering in the peaceful sky, we understand that this freedom is not a gift, but the crystallization of the blood, sweat and tears of many generations who have fallen, so that the Fatherland can last forever."

Mr. Nguyen Tuong Lam and other officials and members participated in the "I love my Fatherland" flag-raising ceremony.

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According to Mr. Lam, this year's "I Love My Fatherland" journey spreads across all regions with many diverse activities, from honoring those who have contributed to the country, presenting national flags at border and island areas, to flag-raising ceremonies at historical sites, mass performances and even creative sharing waves on social networks. "Every activity, every story, every moment of the journey adds a color to the brilliant picture of patriotism and the desire to contribute of Vietnamese youth," said Mr. Lam.

In particular, Mr. Nguyen Tuong Lam called on: "Each member and youth should turn today's emotions into concrete and persistent actions: so that the national flag and the spirit of "I love my Fatherland" are present in every action, from creative products spreading patriotic messages on social networks, to days of tireless volunteering, studying, working, and starting a business."

At the end of his speech, Mr. Nguyen Tuong Lam expressed his belief: "Let every heart, every hand, every story today connect into an endless epic called I Love My Fatherland".

After the flag-raising ceremony, the delegation of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Youth Union presented 800 national flags, Uncle Ho's pictures and 50 flags to schools in the area. The delegation also visited and presented gifts to 5 families of veteran revolutionaries and policy beneficiaries in the area; visited the "Digital Popular Education" team supporting the local government at 2 levels in Truc Bach Ward, Hanoi.

The organizers said that, along with the central level activities, the Association's chapters across the country also simultaneously organized the "I love my Fatherland" flag-raising ceremony at 3,334 locations and carried out many meaningful activities and tasks such as: launching the "I love my Fatherland" Journey; launching the flag-raising ceremony to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the successful August Revolution and the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

The Association’s chapters at all levels also presented national flags and photos of Uncle Ho; promoted national sovereignty over borders and islands; organized meetings and exchanges with historical witnesses; gave gifts to people in difficult circumstances and families with meritorious services; presented scholarships, backpacks, books, and pens for the new school year to students in difficult circumstances…

On this occasion, all levels of the Association nationwide presented about 16,000 national flags and 3,000 photos of Uncle Ho; implemented nearly 2,000 youth projects and tasks; organized about 2,000 activities to visit historical sites and red addresses after the flag-raising ceremony; and presented nearly 2,500 gifts with a total cost of nearly 1.7 billion VND.

Love of the Fatherland urges under the red flag with yellow star

In Ho Chi Minh City, the flag-raising ceremony took place at many locations, including Thu Ngu Flagpole - the place marking the martyrs who protected the red flag with yellow star on the first day of the Southern resistance.

In a sacred and solemn moment, the "I love my Fatherland" flag-raising ceremony held at Thu Ngu Flagpole became a bridge connecting the past - present - future. From here, it has strongly aroused in today's young generation the pride and happiness under the peaceful sky in a series of important events celebrating the 80th anniversary of the successful August Revolution and the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Toan, Vice President of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Youth Union, Party Secretary, Editor-in-Chief of Thanh Nien Newspaper , presented the flag to launch the Journey "I love my Fatherland" to the Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam Youth Union.

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Participating in the program were Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Toan, Vice President of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Youth Union, Party Secretary, Editor-in-Chief of Thanh Nien Newspaper ; Mr. Pham Chanh Truc, former Deputy Head of the Central Economic Committee, former Standing Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee, former Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Council, former Secretary of the City Youth Union, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City Youth Union Traditional Club; Mr. Le Tuan Anh, Deputy Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Youth Union...

At the flag-raising ceremony, Trinh Hoang Khanh Uyen, Secretary of the Youth Union 2405TTRC, Youth Union of the Academy of Public Administration and Management in Ho Chi Minh City, representing the young generation, emotionally expressed: "As a young generation growing up in peace, we inherit the legacy of indomitable spirit and indomitable will of our fathers and brothers; every step, every action of the city's youth is to extend that historical beat. The flag still flies not because of its physical existence, but because of the constantly moving spirit of the people, of generations of youth today and tomorrow."

At the same time, Khanh Uyen expressed her determination: "We promise to be a generation that dares to take risks, dares to confront, dares to take responsibility; takes knowledge as luggage, takes action as proof, takes the spirit of vanguard as the flag. Each youth project today is not only the result of labor, but also a brick that builds the foundation for the future, a message sent to tomorrow."

Hundreds of young people in the city named after Uncle Ho turned towards the red flag with a yellow star with pride, gratitude and burning love for the Fatherland.

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At the flag-raising ceremony, union members and young people had the opportunity to interact with Mr. Pham Chanh Truc, a representative of the generation who devoted their youth to building, protecting and developing the city, so that today's generation can live in peace and development.

Going back in time, Mr. Pham Chanh Truc took the young people to review the glorious history of the nation. He said: "Where did the August Revolution succeed and the National Day on September 2nd come from? It was from the establishment of the Party in 1930, with the Party's leadership, that our nation successfully carried out the revolution and established the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. Where did the Party come from, thanks to whom did we have the Party? It was from June 5, 1911, right here, the patriotic young man Nguyen Tat Thanh left to find a way to save the country. After defining the path to save the country, Uncle Ho returned to Guangzhou, China to organize training classes for cadres to prepare to mobilize the people to overthrow the colonialists. In 1941, Uncle Ho returned to the country, directly leading the revolutionary movement. 4 years later, we had the successful August Revolution and established the Democratic Republic of Vietnam".

Mr. Pham Chanh Truc sent a message to the young generation: "Having the red flag with yellow star like today, let's follow in the footsteps of our ancestors, those who fell for the independence and freedom of the Fatherland, to make the country progress, become more prosperous, happy, civilized, modern and move towards socialism. I wish you young people today always success and dedicate yourself to the country."

Those heartfelt words not only help today's youth to be more proud of the nation's history but also arouse in each person the belief, aspiration and responsibility to follow in the footsteps of their ancestors, to preserve and build an increasingly rich and civilized Fatherland.

Representing the story of today's next generation, young teacher Dang Bich Tram, Nguyen Binh Khiem Primary School, who has been sowing the seeds of knowledge, awakening love for the Fatherland in the hearts of young green shoots, expressed: "Patriotic blood always flows in the hearts of Vietnamese people, but how to love the country properly, and how to express it, that is the process that teachers need to cultivate for today's and future generations. Understanding our responsibility, we always pay attention to that, everyone together builds topics and educational activities associated with important days in the history of the nation so that the children know that these are the precious traditions of their ancestors; and to have today's peace, how many previous generations sacrificed their blood and bones".

At the program, the Secretariat of the Ho Chi Minh City Youth Union launched the Union at all levels, members and young people to participate in the peak period of the Journey "I love my Fatherland" associated with the activity "Proud of the National Flag". Each member and young person of the city uses the national flag to express their love for their homeland, country and national spirit; placing the national flag in solemn positions in the family, workplace and study place.

Also at the program, in the solemn atmosphere of the flag-raising ceremony, the previous generation and the leaders presented the Badge commemorating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to the city's outstanding youth union members. This is not only a reward but also a sacred symbol, like a spiritual torch passed on to today's generation, to live up to those who have gone before, continuing to write a new page of history for the nation.