Preserving and spreading heroic moments of the nation

Half a century has passed since the South was completely liberated and the country was unified, but the memories of war and peace still live on through every article, every film, every news that today's "press arm" recounts. The press are the ones who diligently record every historical moment with all their enthusiasm and love for the profession, continuing to write history in the language of the times, helping the younger generation see themselves in that story, understand more about their predecessors, and let the elderly relive the years.

“It is not only a professional duty, but also a great honor”

During the heroic days of the 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025) in Ho Chi Minh City, press agencies, as "warriors" on the information front, have made an important contribution in recording, conveying and spreading the atmosphere of the April 30th Anniversary to people nationwide and internationally, creating a positive effect on media platforms both domestically and internationally.

Foreign reporters working at the ceremony.

From the early morning of April 30, 2025, on central streets of Ho Chi Minh City such as Le Duan, Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Pasteur..., many domestic and foreign reporters were present to record, report, and convey the solemn and proud atmosphere.

The reporters arrived at 2-3am to choose the best spot in the press area to work. They all waited for hours until dawn to work. At 5:30am, the weather was already hot and a few hours later, the sun was blazing. The reporters were still working hard with their cameras, recording equipment, phones and laptops to update every detail, every minute, every frame.

Journalist Ha Khanh, Voice of Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh City shared: “After 12 o'clock at night, we decided to start going to the area where the parade would take place, preparing all the machinery and equipment for work, to prepare for security work in the stage area... By about 5 o'clock, we were ready in all positions, about ten brothers from the live reporting team and the news teams for all the locations and official locations of the ceremony. Everything was ready to bring readers and viewers the latest and hottest information...”.

Reporter Ky Hoa (Journalist and Public Opinion Newspaper) said: “We were there from 3am to complete procedures, check equipment and choose a good working angle. Everyone was tense following the flow of events, but the emotions were unforgettable when witnessing the moment the army marched amidst the applause and cheers of the people. I was extremely proud and moved. I was assigned the additional task of observing and recording, thereby conveying the work of my colleagues while working”…

Electronic newspapers, radio and television stations also mobilized their maximum force, divided work and areas to serve news reporting, live broadcasting and sharing high-quality images. For the team of journalists and reporters, working during the Great Festival is not only a professional duty, but also a great honor. Journalist Le Manh Linh, Tin Tuc and Dan Toc Newspaper (Vietnam News Agency) said that closely following the news and recording images of the preliminary rehearsals, final rehearsals and the official ceremony under heavy rain or harsh sunlight of Ho Chi Minh City weather were profound impressions in the profession. In particular, the helicopter trips from Bien Hoa airport to Ho Chi Minh City during the historic days of April.

“As the helicopter blades whirled and lifted me off the ground, the entire city appeared before my eyes like a vivid panorama of peace and development. Especially, on Le Duan Street (District 1), where the preliminary and final rehearsals of the State-level parade took place, the reporter felt like he was lost in a sacred land of the Fatherland. The resounding military music, the decisive and brave footsteps, the eyes shining with faith of the parade forces made my heart beat faster. Under the bright red color of the fluttering national flag, every frame I captured seemed to be imbued with the indomitable spirit and national pride,” journalist Manh Linh emotionally shared.

According to journalist Le Manh Linh, he kept pressing the shutter, trying to capture every moment not only through the lens but also with his heart. He clearly felt that, in the days of April, with the majestic marching music and the bright sunlight, every breath and every step was filled with pride and love for the country.

“For me, this is not only a duty but also an opportunity to contribute to preserving the sacred images of the Fatherland,” journalist Manh Linh emphasized.

Among hundreds of foreign journalists working at the event, Mr. Murayama Yasufumi is a journalist from Kyoto (Japan). Reporter Murayama Yasufumi shared that he clearly felt the spirit and feelings of the people, especially the youth, towards Vietnam through this important event. Vietnamese reporters were also very open, the mutual help between Vietnamese reporters was clearly demonstrated...

The press "army" contributes to reviving heroic historical moments

Not only focusing on reporting on the important event taking place at the official parade on April 30, the force of reporters and journalists also persistently followed and comprehensively reflected the series of activities celebrating the April 30th National Day that lasted for many days before. From training sessions, special art programs, exhibitions, to gratitude activities, meetings with historical witnesses..., everywhere recorded the footsteps and lenses of journalists.

Journalist Manh Linh works on a helicopter.

Thereby, thousands of news, articles and reports have been published by journalists and reporters, contributing to preserving the heroic imprints of the national festival. All the most authentic and vivid news, images and films of more than 700 journalists about the activities of the Great Festival demonstrate a sense of responsibility towards the profession and towards readers from the way they approach the problem to the diligence in working, fully reflecting the spirit of the Great Festival of April 30, while affirming the indispensable role of the press in preserving and spreading the historical memory of the nation.

As noted and evaluated about the role of the press team in spreading the spirit of the festival to the people of the whole country and international friends by comrade Nguyen Van Duoc, member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee on the occasion of the opening of the Press Center serving the April 30th Festival: "The press "armies" have made a very important contribution in recording, conveying and spreading this atmosphere to the people of the whole country, creating a positive effect on domestic and international media platforms. Thereby, contributing to reviving heroic historical moments and demonstrating the determination of the whole country in the mindset of entering a new era".

In fact, the press “army” not only recorded, conveyed and spread the atmosphere of the great festival to the people of the whole country, but also created a positive and widespread effect on domestic and foreign media platforms. Thereby, the heroic moments of history were revived, arousing national pride and contributing to demonstrating the determination of the whole country in the mindset of entering a new era - an era of peace, integration and development.

The 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day received enthusiastic and strong support from the national and international press; including the participation of 169 international reporters from 39 news agencies and 17 countries; more than 630 reporters from 81 domestic press agencies registered to cover the event.

Source: https://cand.com.vn/Xa-hoi/gin-giu-va-lan-toa-nhung-khoanh-khac-hao-hung-cua-dan-toc-i772023/