Hue's urban landscape is neat, clean, and beautiful, welcoming the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam. Photo: Dinh Hoang.

Daily life

Every Sunday morning, from the city center to the wards and communes, the sight of officials, youth union members, armed forces personnel, and citizens working together to clean up the environment has become familiar. This isn't a new initiative; for many years, environmental protection in Hue has been a shared community effort, linked to the sense of responsibility each citizen has for their own living space.

The end of the year is always a peak time for urban activity. Waste increases, and markets, shopping streets, and public spaces become busier than usual. In response to this, localities have proactively developed plans early on, using the "Green Sunday" movement as a foundation to improve urban areas and raise community awareness. From a campaign, "Green Sunday" has gradually become a familiar part of daily life, linked to a sense of responsibility and pride among citizens as the city prepares to welcome major national political events.

Mr. Ho Van Tuong (Phong Phu ward) shared: “Now, we don't need to campaign as much as before; people understand on their own that cleaning the streets is also a way to show their affection and responsibility towards the Party Congress. Every cleaner street is another source of shared joy.”

According to Mr. Tuong, the spirit of "Green Sunday" has spread from the main roads to every residential area and alley. Local authorities are not only focusing on cleaning the surface of the streets but also on beautifying the landscape, dealing with accumulated waste, clearing overgrown bushes, and unclogging drainage systems. Therefore, environmental cleanup is not only of immediate significance but also contributes to the formation of a civilized lifestyle and urban order.

In many residential areas, the environmental sanitation movement has become a community activity held every weekend. Adults sweep and collect garbage; children help with age-appropriate tasks. Ms. Nguyen Thi Hai (An Cuu ward) expressed: “The streets are cleaner, the shops are tidier, and it feels more pleasant to get around. Everyone is happy that the streets are so well-maintained in preparation for the Party Congress.”

Local residents are participating in environmental cleanup and urban beautification campaigns to welcome the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam. Photo: Le Tho.

United for the urban landscape

The Party Congress is a momentous political event, marking major directions for the country's development. Celebrating the Congress is not only expressed through propaganda activities but is also vividly reflected in the urban landscape, the lifestyle, and the consciousness of the people.

According to city leaders, for the "Green Sunday" movement to spread sustainably, the synchronized involvement of the entire political system plays a crucial role. Departments, agencies, organizations, armed forces, businesses, and schools all participate, not only cleaning within their premises but also spreading a sense of responsibility to the surrounding areas. Therefore, environmental cleanup is no longer an isolated activity, but a unified series of actions, demonstrating the city's solidarity in preparation for the Party Congress.

Simultaneously, waste collection and transportation are carried out smoothly, ensuring that the urban environment remains clean and tidy, especially during the peak days at the end of the year. Collection points are kept clean and tidy, minimizing the accumulation of waste. Behind the clean and beautiful appearance of the streets lies the silent effort of the environmental workers.

Nguyen Van Thuong, an environmental worker who has been dedicated to the job for many years, said: "It's tiring, but thinking that we are contributing a small part to making the city cleaner and more beautiful in preparation for the Party Congress, everyone tries their best."

On January 15th, the People's Committee of the city issued Document No. 778/UBND-CT on promoting the "Green Sunday" movement, organizing a comprehensive environmental cleanup campaign throughout the city to celebrate both the National Party Congress and the New Year. The goal is not only to create a clean and tidy appearance during this peak period but also to foster long-term environmental protection habits within the community.

Welcoming the Party Congress is an opportunity to create momentum, but more importantly, a clean and green lifestyle needs to be maintained regularly afterward. In reality, during the peak days of urban beautification, people's awareness has shown many positive changes. Disposing of garbage in designated areas and maintaining cleanliness around their homes has gradually become a habit for residents. In many neighborhoods, people proactively remind each other to maintain shared spaces. Ms. Hoang Thi Nhu Thanh, Chairwoman of the People's Committee of An Cuu Ward, shared: "Welcoming the Party Congress with concrete actions such as cleaning streets and beautifying the urban area will be both meaningful and practical."

LE THO

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