Symbolic project of solidarity in overcoming COVID-19: Towards an optimistic future

covid-19 - Ảnh 1. — MC Quynh Hoa encourages patients while standing in the rain at the Field Hospital - Photo: NGUYEN HIEN

Those comments also contain so much love, pride in the spirit of solidarity, admiration and gratitude for the bravery of the frontline forces, and admiration for the extraordinary efforts of the entire people in the journey of "fighting the epidemic like fighting the enemy" in an unforgettable time. And of course, there are hopes for the future.

The construction of the memorial is a necessary act to acknowledge the extraordinary efforts and preserve the tragic but heroic memories of a historical period. This project is the eternal gratitude of Ho Chi Minh City to the whole country.

Reader GIA LINH

Symbol of kindness and gratitude

As soon as information about the policy of Ho Chi Minh City to build a symbolic project to unite to overcome COVID-19 was announced, reader Tran Quang Dinh was one of the first to send his support: "A very humane and extremely meaningful decision.

As a city resident, I feel the sincerity of the authorities at all levels towards the people who have fallen due to the pandemic."

Reader Tran Van Toan also shares the same opinion: "I find this work very meaningful and humane. Because future generations also need to know that our people and soldiers fought in a fierce war with the enemy in peacetime. Those sacrifices and contributions must be recorded and remembered forever."

Reader H. affirmed: "Commemoration is not just a ritual. It is also a message about social responsibility that economic development must go hand in hand with humanity. I fully support this project."

The memorial is a civilized - modern - affectionate urban highlight of Ho Chi Minh City, showing respect for the past and looking towards an optimistic future.

Reader GIA NGUYEN

Many other readers also said that the symbolic work of uniting to overcome COVID-19 is a tribute to those on the front lines - the silent soldiers in the most difficult days.

"This project must be a 'mirror' reflecting the kindness and compassion that the people of Ho Chi Minh City have shown. It helps us not forget the values that have been nurtured in the most difficult times," commented reader Bui Van Minh Triet.

Reader Giang Huong contemplated: "The symbolic project of solidarity in overcoming COVID-19 must have the duty to preserve and honor the beautiful actions and sacrifices to overcome difficulties of the medical team, volunteers and the people."

Reader Khe Chua sent a message: "There needs to be a special space to display images of medical staff, soldiers and those who fought on the front lines. The project is an endless tribute to their bravery and resilience."

The project will be a physical testament to the indomitable will and sacrifice of the Vietnamese people, turning memories into cultural heritage.

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Reader Lan Ngoc wrote: "I hope this will be a collective symbol, honoring doctors, soldiers, volunteers, workers and people. It is a story about everyone's solidarity in overcoming difficulties."

Many others expressed their hope that the symbolic project of solidarity in overcoming COVID-19 would be a place to ease the pain of those who lost relatives and friends in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Reader Ton's short words must be the common sentiment of many people: "My father passed away due to COVID-19. I never had the chance to say goodbye. Hearing that there is a memorial place, I feel like I have a place to send my memories, to make my heart feel lighter."

Or like Duyen's opinion: "Many people say that just remembering in your heart is enough, but I think having a place to go, to be quiet for a few minutes, is also a way to help you let go and be more grateful for life." Reader Bich Loan affirmed: "A memorial is not only for the deceased, but also to heal the living."

covid-19 - Ảnh 2. — When he learned that the No. 1 Ly Thai To location would be built into a symbolic project to unite in overcoming COVID-19, Mr. Lu Dac Long (a martial artist, journalist, stuntman - a person on the brink of life and death due to COVID-19) was very moved. Mr. Long said, "I was overwhelmed with emotion when I heard that the city leaders were going to build the above project. This is a meaningful work that is very much in line with the people's wishes, to soothe the pain that the city has suffered during the pandemic..." - Photo: TTD

Promise to live more kindly and share more

Reader Khanh Hoang affirmed: "The fact that Ho Chi Minh City widely solicited public opinions shows respect and the desire to build an eternal and meaningful spiritual symbol, not ostentatious but full of weight."

That weight, according to reader ThuanDuc, is: "Going there to remember that day, to be more courageous in moving forward to the future. So that the next generation knows that there were difficult but heroic days.

There is pain, there is loss, but there is also silent and heroic sacrifice, there is kindness that overcomes all obstacles to save people. Go there to remember, to share, to courageously move on. There, those who have experienced loss are shared that everyone has not forgotten, they are still in everyone's memory, and those who stay must courageously move on."

I deeply feel the significance of a memorial park that not only preserves memories, but also serves as an 'anchor of history' that helps people find peace and heal collective wounds. It is a place where families who have suffered loss can feel shared, and where the whole community can be more respectful and resilient.

Reader NGUYEN ANH MINH

Reader Minh shared: "I am especially fond of the idea of turning the park into a 'spiritual space for learning and loving'. It is not only a place to remember the tragic past, but also a 'promise' of a more kind and sharing future."

Sharing the same opinion, Loan Nguyen wrote: "Let's live kindly, because we have known the pain of losing each other and the happiness of surviving together. Yes, I pledge this before the memorial and my heart."

"The idea of building a memorial is not just to have a place to remember, but to not be allowed to forget the loss, to forget the compassion that once made the strength of a city, of a nation";

"The project will be a constant reminder for everyone to appreciate their current life more and always preserve the beautiful values of humanity that have been awakened during the pandemic," readers Phan Thi Hanh and Thanh Hoa shared.

Reader Hong Hanh shared the same thought: "This work is a courageous confrontation with the past, from which we can draw lessons about solidarity and compassion for future generations."

Reader Phuong Thanh said: "This is not just a memorial project, but an affirmation of Ho Chi Minh City's ability to revive and rise strongly after historical challenges."

When I learned that the city had this policy, I was really moved because this is a project that should be done to show gratitude and remind us that we have gone through a terrible period.

It would be great if this place had an additional gallery, assigned to an organization to educate generations of students on knowledge and experience in dealing with pandemics if such pandemics occur in the future.

We will be calmer, have better plans and every citizen will know how to behave best for themselves, their families and society.

Reader VIET LE