The journey of preserving memories through technology.

Amidst the still-healing wounds from the historic flash floods of September 2024 in Lao Cai , a small miracle occurred, not from the hands of doctors or rescue teams, but from technology and people with compassionate hearts.

Using old photos, blurry videos , and accounts from relatives, the technical team meticulously reconstructed images of Hành's parents, piecing them together in a single frame to create a photograph that "never existed in real life."

The video recounts the journey of the Skyline group – young people involved in the "Photos Overcoming the Storm" project – as they volunteered to reconstruct "non-existent" photos for families whose homes were destroyed in Nu Village, Lao Cai, the area most severely affected by the flash floods in September 2024. Amidst the ruins and grief, technology became a bridge connecting the past and present, helping those left behind preserve memories of their loved ones.

One evening, the Skyline team received a message from Nguyen Van Hanh, a young man who lost his family in a flash flood in Lang Nu village: "I want to ask you to take a picture of both my father and mother as a keepsake." That simple message silenced the entire team—because they understood that what Hanh was looking for was not just a picture, but a part of his memories, of the lost family ties.

Phung Quang Trung, representing the Skyline group, shared: "Hanh's message, 'I wish my parents were still like they are in this photo,' touched our hearts."

For Hành, it's not just a picture, it's a piece of memory. We understand that technology is not only for creating miracles, but also for alleviating pain and connecting people who are hurting."

The story in the video is moving not only because of the loss and resilience, but also because of how young people use technology to share and heal. This very spirit – "technology for humanity" – is what the Technology from the Heart competition aims to spread: inspiring beautiful stories where technology touches life, bringing love and hope.

Hành trình níu giữ ký ức bằng công nghệ- Ảnh 1. — The "Technology from the Heart" photo and video exhibition contributes to linking digital transformation with human values, ensuring that "no one is left behind" as the country enters the digital age.

While technology was previously often discussed in relation to large-scale applications – smart factories, 5G networks, digital cities – through projects like "Images Through the Storm," technology is becoming more accessible than ever: listening, understanding, and healing.

Beyond the confines of a competition, "Technology from the Heart," organized by the Vietnam News Agency in collaboration with Viettel Group, affirms that technology is not merely a technical achievement but also a tool of compassion. This is a journey that Viettel and many Vietnamese technology organizations are persistently pursuing – linking digital transformation with humanistic values, so that "no one is left behind" as the country enters the digital age.

"Technology from the heart soothes the pain of natural disasters" is one of 63 outstanding works selected for display at Tao Dan Flower Garden (Hanoi) from October 23 to November 2, as part of the "Technology with heart" photo/video exhibition organized by the Vietnam News Agency and the Military Telecommunications Industry Group.

There, each photograph, each frame, tells a story of faith, of humanity, and of a technological journey that is daily writing the dream of Vietnam – where development is intertwined with compassion.

Source: https://baochinhphu.vn/hanh-trinh-niu-giu-ky-uc-bang-cong-nghe-102251027160349531.htm