Emotional Then singing and coconut shell dancing at the meeting of the Ho Chi Minh City Senior Journalists' Association

(NLDO) - Veteran journalists are shining examples for the young generation to follow in the career of Vietnam's revolutionary journalism.

Special performances were performed at the meeting of the Resistance Tradition Club - Senior Journalists' Group of Ho Chi Minh City

On the morning of June 14, in a solemn and meaningful atmosphere towards the 100th anniversary of Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day (June 21, 1925 - June 21, 2025), the Resistance Tradition Club - Ho Chi Minh City Senior Journalists' Bloc held a meeting and reported on activities in the past year.

Attending the event were leaders: Mr. Tang Huu Phong - Deputy Head of the Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, journalist Nguyen Tan Phong - Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City Journalists Association, Ms. Nguyen Thi Kim Nguyen - Deputy Head of the Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department of the Binh Duong Provincial Party Committee, Mr. Le Huu Phuoc - Chairman of the Binh Duong Provincial Journalists Association, Mr. Duong Quang Ha - Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City Resistance Tradition Club...

Veteran journalists reunited at the meeting day of the Resistance Tradition Club - Senior Journalists' Bloc of Ho Chi Minh City

Journalist Ngo Quynh Lan, Head of the Resistance Tradition Club - Ho Chi Minh City Senior Journalists' Bloc, reported on the activities of the Club, not only clearly depicting the outstanding achievements but also spreading the spirit of perseverance and tireless dedication of the previous generation of journalists.

In the summary, journalist Ngo Quynh Lan emphasized: "We are no longer on the front lines, but we still keep in our hearts the fire of journalism - the fire that was forged from the years of resistance, building and defending the Fatherland. The club is a place to share, to fuel the young generation and to remind ourselves that journalists never retire in their mission to the truth and the people."

Coconut shell dance "Squirrel Touching Flying" of the Resistance Tradition Club - Block of senior journalists of Ho Chi Minh City

Throughout the past year, the Resistance Tradition Club - Ho Chi Minh City Senior Journalists' Bloc has maintained regular activities of visiting, exchanging, holding thematic discussions, writing memoirs, and compiling revolutionary press documents.

The club also regularly organizes exchanges with journalism students, awards scholarships and supports young writers in difficult circumstances, and inspires them about the ethics and mettle of revolutionary journalists. This is not only material support, but also spiritual support, helping young people understand that journalism is a profession of ideals and dedication.

Singer Duc Can performed the song "Loving Fatherland" by musician Ho Bac - she is a VOH reporter who has worked for 33 years, has now retired for 15 years, and continues to be associated with the Resistance Tradition Club - Ho Chi Minh City Senior Journalists' Bloc

Journalist Ngo Quynh Lan emphasized that in the digital age, the role of the previous generation does not lie in technique or technology, but in professional attitude and human values. "We are proud to have lived and written in the years when the truth had to be exchanged for blood. But today, in a world full of information and sometimes values ​​​​are disturbed, the spirit of revolutionary journalism needs to be awakened even more - as a foundation, a fulcrum for the country's press to go in the right direction and sustainably."

Traditional revolutionary songs were performed proudly at the meeting of the Resistance Tradition Club - Senior Journalists' Bloc of Ho Chi Minh City

The summary session is not only an opportunity to look back on the past journey, but also a strong message: The history of Vietnam's revolutionary press is not only written in the news on the newspaper, but is also deeply engraved in the memories, spirit and hearts of journalists who have devoted their whole lives to the nation.

Journalist Nguyen Tan Phong - Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City Journalists Association expressed: "Every year, on the occasion of the Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day June 21, the group of senior journalists of the Ho Chi Minh City Resistance Tradition Club organizes meetings to wish each other good health and recall memories filled with memories from the years of resistance to the present day.

Many uncles and aunts have children and grandchildren holding important positions in the Party and Government apparatus. That is a very precious and valuable asset, the next generations are inheriting the excellent achievements in serving the country and the people of uncles and aunts who have spent many years in the resistance war.

The pride of journalists attached to the art movement, performing traditional revolutionary songs on the meeting day of the Resistance Tradition Club - Block of senior journalists of Ho Chi Minh City

Under the leadership of the Party, the Vietnamese revolutionary press is actively transforming itself strongly, innovating, and applying new technology on the basis of digital transformation to all professional work of press activities to successfully build a "Professional, humane and modern" press as set out in the spirit of the 13th Central Resolution.

Mr. Nguyen Tan Phong emphasized: "The Ho Chi Minh City Journalists Association is very pleased to know that many uncles and aunts of the Senior Journalists' Group, despite their weak health, still think deeply about the Vietnamese revolutionary press and the journalism profession. Many members of the Senior Journalists' Group are still enthusiastic about learning, updating their knowledge, continuing to practice their skills, improving their professional qualifications and political courage to set an example for their children and grandchildren and participating in writing the book "A Time of Journalism".

Journalist Nguyen Tan Phong - Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City Journalists Association speaking at the meeting

"The book "A Time of Journalism" is very valuable and has inspired the current and future generations of journalists about the profession of journalism, the skills to handle difficult situations while practicing and performing public duties, or how to fight to protect the Party's ideological foundation effectively. This is a great, positive, and dedicated contribution of senior journalists" - journalist Nguyen Tan Phong shared.

The work "A Memoir of a Time Working as a Journalist" by the Resistance Tradition Club - Bloc of Senior Journalists of Ho Chi Minh City

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