"Great Unity 4.0" - Spreading the spirit of solidarity in digital space - Cao Bang Electronic Newspaper

These days, from the highland villages to the residential groups in the inner city, the atmosphere of the National Great Unity Day is spreading strongly. What is special is that besides traditional activities, this year's spirit of solidarity is also recorded, shared and connected by the community through digital space. Self-recorded photos, videos posted on Zalo groups, simple livestreams... are becoming a connecting bridge, bringing the story of great solidarity of the ethnic groups of Cao Bang further, more vividly in the 4.0 era.

The color of great solidarity spreads from cultural houses to social networks

In many residential areas, this year's National Unity Day was held in a bustling atmosphere, filled with neighborly love. Not only stopping at cultural houses, images of the festival were also recorded by the people themselves and widely shared via the internet.

In Phung Liang hamlet, Phan Thanh commune, the festival took place with excitement, featuring traditional games such as tug of war, stick pushing, and grass pulling. In the yard, people stood tightly, cheering echoed throughout the hamlet. Phones were continuously raised to record relatives and friends competing. Each joyful moment was sent to the hamlet's Zalo group right after the game ended.

Mr. Phung Van Chieu, Head of the Front Committee of Phung Liang hamlet, shared: The Great National Unity Day is highly anticipated by the villagers. Some people participate in performing arts, others in sports competitions, everyone is excited. Especially when the games of tug of war, stick pushing, grass pulling, etc. take place, the atmosphere is very exciting. Everyone cheers, takes photos, records videos and sends them to the hamlet's Zalo group. Both to keep as memories and to spread the spirit of solidarity among the villagers.

The bustling atmosphere also covered the residential group Song Hien 4 (Thuc Phan ward). This year, the group had the largest number of performances compared to previous years, attracting the participation of all ages. The stage was brightly colored with traditional colors, the audience below continuously took photos and videos , not missing any memorable moments. Some people even livestreamed directly on Facebook to connect with relatives who were far away.

Ms. Lam Thi Thuy, Secretary and Head of the residential group, said: This year, the residential group has many performances, the most crowded ever. From 5-year-old children to nearly 80-year-olds, everyone registered to perform. The audience cheered, took photos, and recorded videos continuously. I also livestreamed on Facebook so that people who work far away or are busy with work can still watch and cheer, especially during the launching of the Fund for the Poor. Many people who did not attend still sent money to support.

Those simple but sincere online activities have contributed to creating an "open space of great solidarity", extending the joy of the festival beyond geographical distance.

Small "recording studios" in the highlands and the connection rhythm via Zalo community

In many hamlets that have not yet organized the Great Unity Day, the preparation atmosphere is taking place vigorously every day. From performing arts, decorating the festival to organizing the ceremony, each task is deployed specifically, carefully, and meticulously. The assigned person proactively reminds the work, exchanges, completes progress, and reports via Zalo groups and social networks. Thanks to digital utilities, information is transmitted quickly, helping members grasp the content promptly, promoting a sense of responsibility and initiative in each part of the preparation.

The Ban Vieng hamlet art troupe, Thong Nong commune, used their phones to record their practice performances in preparation for the National Great Unity Day.

At the Ban Vieng Village Cultural House, Thong Nong Commune, the lights are on every night. The dance and singing teams are practicing enthusiastically for the upcoming festival. The movements and formations are recorded by the women on their phones and then sent to the Zalo group for everyone to review and adjust. Those who are busy and cannot attend the practice session can still actively practice according to the video.

Ms. Hoang Thi Quan, Head of the Front Committee of the hamlet, shared: As the event day approaches, we practice performing arts every night. The hamlet has set up a Zalo group specifically for the performing arts team, and every practice session we record a video and send it to review whether the dancing and singing movements are perfect. Not all the participants are present, so those who are absent can just watch the video and practice at home.

In Ban Chang hamlet, Thanh Cong commune, due to the mountainous terrain, households live far apart, Zalo has become the most effective "bridge" in the process of preparing for the festival. All work components are announced on the general Zalo group, from assigning tasks to preparing the ceremony and art program.

Ms. Dang Thi Mai, Head of the Front Committee of Ban Chang hamlet, said: To prepare for the festival, there is a lot of content that needs to be done, so we post everything on the Zalo group to announce. Everyone reads it and then proactively prepares their part of the work. I don't have to waste time going to each person's house or calling each person anymore, which is very convenient.

The performance videos and short messages sent to the group made the festival preparation atmosphere more cohesive and warm.

Great Unity 4.0: Technology innovates connection, tradition maintains values

From the mountainous villages to the crowded urban residential areas, the spirit of great solidarity is present in a new form: tradition blends with technology. People not only participate in the festival but also actively record, share and spread that joy to the vast digital space.

The moment of the art performance at the Great Unity Festival of Phung Liang hamlet, Phan Thanh commune was recorded by many people and shared on social networks.

Digital technology does not change traditional values, but creates a new way of connecting so that the love of neighbors can spread more widely and faster. Thanks to images, videos, and messages shared on social networks, the spirit of community solidarity is strengthened, overcoming geographical distance.

“Great Unity 4.0” is therefore not a strange concept but the current lifestyle of many residential areas. It is a harmonious combination of tradition and modernity, between familiar community activities and digital utilities, creating new vitality for the cultural and spiritual life of the people of Cao Bang.

Kim Dung

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