Young people spread Uncle Ho's image through creative products

Social networks - where historical memories are spread

President Ho Chi Minh - a genius leader, the father of the nation, a symbol of independence and freedom - has always been an endless source of inspiration for art and culture. However, what is noteworthy in recent times is the wave of creativity among young people in renewing Uncle Ho's image through unique, youthful and creative forms.

In the era of digital technology explosion, the image of Uncle Ho is not only solemnly present in textbooks, propaganda posters or memorial works, but also appears more and more in souvenirs, art and social networking platforms. Most notably, the trend of young people designing, creating and spreading the image of President Ho Chi Minh through new channels such as: TikTok, YouTube, Facebook or Instagram.

Not only stopping at reproducing old photos, today's youth also recreate Uncle Ho's image through the lens of modern art such as digital illustrations, 3D graphics, and even virtual reality products, to create a vivid experience for users when visiting historical sites related to Him.

One of the phenomena that has attracted attention in the online community is modern music inspired by Uncle Ho's life and ideology. Some young music groups have written new lyrics telling stories about his journey to find a way to save the country, his years of revolutionary activities, or his simple and humane lifestyle.

Typically, the song “Nguoi di tim hinh cua nuoc” by An Co GPT with lyrics taken from Che Lan Vien’s poem, created an emotional mix, attracting many views on YouTube and TikTok. Many young people shared that they felt closer and more profound when learning about history through these melodies, instead of just receiving dry knowledge from books. Music - with its ability to touch the heart - has become a special bridge for Uncle Ho to get closer to the Gen Z generation, who are familiar with vibrant rhythms and strong visual thinking.

The song "The One Who Finds the Shape of Water" is loved by many young people. (Screenshot from Tiktok)

Not only music , we cannot fail to mention the explosion of historical animations about President Ho Chi Minh produced by young people and posted on TikTok, Facebook Reels and YouTube Shorts. The short videos are only 1 to 3 minutes long but are carefully invested in both content and images.

A group of students have produced a series of animated clips “Stories about Uncle Ho”, each episode tells a simple but touching story about Uncle Ho’s life and personality - such as the time Uncle Ho gave rice to a wounded soldier, or the time Uncle Ho personally planted trees in the garden of the Presidential Palace. These clips often have a warm voice, gentle background music and vivid illustrations, suitable for the fast-watching and fast-feeling habits of young people. These videos are often shared strongly on major holidays such as May 19 and September 2, contributing to bringing history closer to young audiences in a natural and inspiring way.

Female Secretary of the Youth Union of Hiep Thanh Ward, District 12, Ho Chi Minh City) Vo Thi Thuy Duong initiated the column "A story about Uncle Ho every week" on the fanpage "Tuoi Tre Hiep Thanh - District 12", the Painting Contest about "Ho Chi Minh Cultural Space". Assessing that the majority of Gen Z people are familiar with surfing the internet, so it will be easier to access images, documents and books about Uncle Ho online, along with "Ho Chi Minh Cultural Space" at the units, female youth leader Vo Thi Thuy Duong mobilized young people who are knowledgeable about technology to support the ward Youth Union to build "Ho Chi Minh Cultural Space" on the internet. With "Ho Chi Minh Cultural Space on the online book library" by Thuy Duong, there are columns: online museum, online book Uncle Ho with the youth, online exhibition Uncle Ho in the hearts of the people. There are also acoustic music programs with songs praising President Ho Chi Minh held in parks, boarding houses, and cultural accommodation areas for workers.

Undeniably, social media is the ideal environment for creative products about Uncle Ho to spread widely. With the ability to share quickly, interact highly and reach a diverse audience, platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube have become a giant "gallery" of creative ideas related to him.

On TikTok, many short videos using unique effects, transitions, and catchy background music have helped Uncle Ho's image reach millions of views in a short time. Some accounts specializing in sharing historical knowledge have even created their own "series" about President Ho Chi Minh, both educational and entertaining, creating a positive ripple effect in the community.

A young person - tiktoker shares interesting stories about President Ho Chi Minh. (Photo: channel@quyet.mogy)

In particular, young people also express their gratitude through emotional posts, statuses with illustrations of Uncle Ho, self-created paintings or "check-in" photos at historical sites associated with his name such as President Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, Kim Lien Relic Site, Uncle Ho's Stilt House... and then post them on social platforms.

Timeless values ​​and inspirational messages

What makes the young creations of Uncle Ho special is the fusion of history and contemporary. Through short clips, music, and drawings, Uncle Ho’s image is no longer something too far away or only appearing on holidays. He is present in the daily lives of the new generation - through the songs they listen to, the videos they watch, and the inspiration they share.

These products are not only a testament to the creative talent of young people, but also express deep gratitude, sincere feelings and the spirit of continuing the legacy of Ho Chi Minh's ideology, morality and style. In the context of strong national integration, these new expressions are the bridge for tradition to come into contact with modernity, history to blend with creativity, helping the young generation not to forget their roots, continue to promote patriotism, the will of independence, the desire to develop for a strong Vietnam.

Animated clip vividly recreates the image of President Ho. (Screenshot)

Looking at the initial achievements of young people in recreating and spreading the image of Uncle Ho through new media, it can be seen that the potential for development is huge. However, it is necessary to have more guidance from cultural and educational management agencies to ensure that historical content is reproduced accurately, respectfully and in depth.

At the same time, it is necessary to expand competitions and creative playgrounds for students on the topic of "Studying and following Ho Chi Minh's ideology, morality and style" in the form of digital design, making short videos, drawings, animations or rap music. The State, businesses and educational institutions can join together to create resources, provide historical documents, technical support, help creative projects to be realized systematically and spread more widely.

The fact that young people actively and creatively spread the image of Uncle Ho on social media platforms is a vivid proof of the spirit of “remembering the source of water when drinking” in the new era. They not only preserve the national memory, but also renew it with their own thinking, emotions and creativity. The image of Uncle Ho always lives forever, inspiring and guiding the Vietnamese generations today and tomorrow on the path of construction and development.

Bao Chau

Source: https://baophapluat.vn/gioi-tre-lan-toa-hinh-anh-bac-ho-qua-san-pham-sang-tao-post548692.html