Emotional rendezvous

In front of the agency gate, groups of young people, families, and tourists stopped to take photos, capturing the sacred moment when Hanoi was filled with the spirit of celebrating the 80th anniversary of National Day. Innocent smiles, bright eyes, all filled with love for the Fatherland, simple yet profound.

In that heroic atmosphere, a series of national-scale political and cultural events took place one after another: from art programs celebrating National Day, rehearsals for military parades, to concerts dedicated to the Fatherland. It is noteworthy that these activities, which were considered boring and only for older audiences, have now become the focus of attracting a large public, especially the young.

The image of thousands of people lining up early to get tickets, patiently waiting regardless of the scorching sun or pouring rain, not only shows their excitement for a cultural and artistic event, but also shows the desire to immerse themselves in the sacred atmosphere of history, to directly attend the great festival of the nation.

On the rehearsal stage, the artists sweated under the hot August sun but remained persistent and diligent. Every movement and every melody exuded respect for history and gratitude for the sacrifices of their fathers and brothers. Outside in the square, each line of soldiers marched in unison to the pounding drums and resounding military marching music, creating a solemn atmosphere filled with pride.

Every detail in the rehearsals sends a strong message: love for the Fatherland is not just a fleeting emotion, but the crystallization of responsibility, dedication and silent efforts to build and protect the country.

What is most gratifying is the increasing presence of young people. They come not only to enjoy the art, but also to find in it national pride, gratitude to previous generations and a sense of responsibility to continue historical values. The emotional eyes when seeing the national flag fluttering, the loud cheers when the Tien Quan Ca melody is played, show that the new generation has grown more mature in patriotism and community awareness.

On social networks, each photo and video from young people is constantly shared, becoming a stream of spreading belief, affirming that: patriotism has never diminished in the young generation, but is being expressed in different forms, suitable for today's pace of life.

It is no exaggeration to say that the political and cultural events celebrating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2) have become “emotional meeting points” for the entire nation. They connect the past with the present, the individual with the community, pride with responsible action. Each person who comes to that event carries in their heart a love for the country, and when they leave, that love is multiplied, transformed into a source of energy to live better and contribute more.

That is the power of culture in political and social life: evoking emotions to lead to action, nurturing love to build trust. When art blends with history, when emotions blend with responsibility, each political event is not just a commemorative activity, but becomes a deep mark in the spiritual life of the community.

When these “emotional rendezvous points” are maintained and spread, they will contribute to nurturing a new generation of Vietnamese citizens: patriotic, proud, responsible and aspiring to build a prosperous and powerful country. And from there, each National Day season will not only be an occasion to celebrate, but also a journey to continue the belief, to foster the spirit so that the whole nation can together step firmly into the new era of development.

Associate Professor, Dr. Bui Hoai Son

Full-time member, National Assembly's Committee on Culture and Social Affairs

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/diem-hen-cam-xuc-post809869.html