Give the best to your children

Students in Ho Chi Minh City recreate the image of Ho Chi Minh's soldiers participating in the historic Dien Bien Phu campaign 70 years ago - Photo: C. TRIEU

The program, organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Youth Union and Children's Council, took place on May 26th. Yesterday, Tao Dan Park (District 1) was filled with the familiar white and red colors of the Children's Council uniforms, along with the green of the soldiers' uniforms, as the children recreated the image of Uncle Ho's soldiers participating in the Dien Bien Phu campaign 70 years ago.

Every child needs to strive in their studies, continue to improve themselves, be worthy of being Uncle Ho's good children, and aspire to become advanced youth and good citizens of Ho Chi Minh City.

Mr. NGUYEN MANH CUONG (Head of the Mass Mobilization Department of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee)

Proud to be a soldier of Dien Bien Phu.

Student Nguyen Kha Vy (Do Van Day Secondary School) said she woke up at 5 am to prepare and be present at the military festival. Despite waking up early and traveling a long distance, she always had a radiant smile.

Wearing the Ho Chi Minh soldier's uniform and pith helmet for the first time, Vy proudly said: "The uniform is a bit hot, but I feel very honored to have the opportunity to be a little soldier at Dien Bien Phu."

Meanwhile, Tran Nhat Nam (from Doan Thi Diem Primary School) said he was so excited to play the role of a soldier that he tossed and turned all night before finally falling asleep.

Dressed in his soldier's uniform, Nam repeatedly asked his teachers why they had to attach branches to his helmet and backpack. After listening to his teacher's explanation, Nam said, "I hate war. I want to live in peace and joy like this forever."

The parade of the divisions (competition groups) recreating the image of the forces in the Dien Bien Phu campaign attracted the attention and viewership of many people present in the park.

Notable examples include the campaign flag parade, the city-wide campaign command, the Northwest Division (competition cluster 3) recreating the engineering and logistics-transport forces, and the Victory Division (competition cluster 2) recreating the civilian labor force and medical personnel.

Meanwhile, the Youth Union's affiliated units, including the City Children's House, Tuoi Tre newspaper, the Center for the Development of Young Scientists and Technologists, and the Sao Bac Dau General Group, played the roles of war correspondents and cultural performers. All of them created a fervent atmosphere reminiscent of the campaign 70 years ago.

An environment for children to develop

Ms. Trinh Thi Hien Tran - Deputy Secretary of the City Youth Union, President of the Ho Chi Minh City Children's Council - presents certificates of commendation to outstanding team leaders at the city level - Photo: CONG TRIEU

Ms. Trinh Thi Hien Tran, Deputy Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Youth Union and President of the Ho Chi Minh City Children's Council, affirmed that for the past 83 years, the Children's Council has guided children in their development. With the guidance of the City Party Committee and government, generations of children's council members in the city have upheld the spirit of solidarity, actively participated in all movements, and diligently followed the five teachings of Uncle Ho, competing with the spirit of "small children doing small things according to their abilities."

In anticipation of the 70th anniversary of the historic Dien Bien Phu victory, the youth of Ho Chi Minh City have held seven weeks of intensive emulation campaigns with activities from the city level to the grassroots, attracting approximately 5 million participants with the spirit of "Keeping the Dien Bien Phu flame alive - Children are ready".

"The Youth Pioneer Organization has been, is, and will always be the main driving force and indispensable environment for children to practice, strive, and grow," said Ms. Hien Tran.

Nguyen Manh Cuong, Head of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee's Mass Mobilization Department, said that young people and children are the future seedlings of the country and suggested that organizations and associations should show their affection through practical and effective solutions to care for them.

With the motto "Giving the best to children," the head of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee's Mass Mobilization Department suggested that Party committees and authorities at all levels continue to pay attention to and focus on the protection, care, and education of children.

Mr. Cuong also noted that the City Youth Union and the City Children's Council should review and improve the quality of their activities, monitor the implementation of the Children's Law as well as regulations on the protection, care, and education of children. At the same time, they should proactively propose policies and support for the comprehensive development of children in the city.

"Let's create all the necessary conditions for the Youth Union and the Children's Union to operate effectively, so that the Children's Union can effectively implement the movement of the City's children following the five teachings of Uncle Ho," Mr. Cuong stated.

Young Pioneers and students in Ho Chi Minh City contribute 461 million VND to help their friends.

Young Pioneers and students in Ho Chi Minh City have contributed over 461 million VND to the "Gifts for Friends" program to send to disadvantaged Young Pioneers and students in Dien Bien and Son La provinces during the upcoming "I Love My Vietnamese Homeland" 2024 campaign.

On this occasion, Ho Chi Minh City launched the youth project "For Our Younger Generation," a software system for managing information and tracking the support and academic results of students affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as those receiving scholarships from the Youth Union at all levels.

At the military festival, Ho Chi Minh City honored three students who received the 2024 Kim Dong Award: Dang Tran Huyen Thu (Hoa Lu Secondary School, Thu Duc City), Tran Minh Nhu (Colette Secondary School, District 3), and Phan Le Gia Han (Van Don Secondary School, District 4). At the same time, 74 outstanding team leaders from across the city were also recognized.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/danh-nhung-gi-tot-dep-nhat-cho-tre-20240527085617625.htm