Engrave a time of fire and flowers

*Emotional reunion day. Photo: Minh Thong*

This was the first reunion since Que Phuoc commune officially came into operation after being established on the basis of merging 3 old communes. This return recalled a whole fiery resistance journey of the heroic homeland.

Unfading memories

The 5th meeting held since 1999, the reunion is an opportunity for generations of revolutionary cadres to review the glorious tradition, commemorate their fallen comrades and entrust their hearts to today's generation. Sincere stories, tearful eyes and warm handshakes of comradely affection made the meeting an emotional reunion. Each person is a living witness to a time of war, contributing to the glorious history of the nation.

Mr. Do Tan Hung (82 years old, Deputy Secretary of Que Son District Youth Union in 1968) emotionally recounted the years he was assigned to work in the western communes of Que Son - the base area of the Provisional Revolutionary Government of the Republic of South Vietnam.

At that time, the Quang Nam Provincial Party Committee had a policy of mobilizing cadres to prepare for the important moment - signing the Paris Agreement in 1973.

During the process of building the revolutionary base, he and comrades Tran Minh Phi, Party Cell Secretary; Ho Minh Duc, Nguyen Quoc Dung - guerrillas of Que Phuoc commune (old) planted the flag of the Provisional Revolutionary Government of the Republic of South Vietnam at Dong An communal house, marking the moment of restoring peace to the nation.

“Returning to the old battlefield and meeting the people of Que Phuoc is a great emotion. Today, meeting each other is to remember, to remind that we once had a time of fighting for our country,” Mr. Hung said with a choked voice.

Ms. Au Thi Kim Tuyen (78 years old, former member of the Standing Committee of Que Son District Party Committee) shared that she was in charge of Que Phuoc commune during the resistance war years. She took up the task when she was just over 18 years old. Life was extremely difficult, but thanks to the care and sharing of her comrades and teammates, she gradually matured and became steadfast through each task.

Ms. Tuyen was moved when she met again the people who had gone through the fierce days with her, sharing cassava and wild vegetables in the war zone. It was the land of Que Phuoc that had instilled in her faith and noble revolutionary ideals.

"I hope today's young generation will continue the tradition, preserve the great solidarity, and together build our homeland to develop more and more, and make people's lives more prosperous and happy," Ms. Tuyen expressed.

Continuing the revolutionary tradition

Que Phuoc commune today is a land rich in revolutionary tradition, contributing human and material resources to the cause of national liberation. More than 50 years after liberation, local cadres and people continue to promote the spirit of solidarity, join hands to build a changed and prosperous homeland; the material and spiritual life of the people has gradually improved.

Traditional meeting to celebrate the 51st anniversary of the Liberation of Nong Son - Trung Phuoc (July 18, 1974 - July 18, 2025).

Mr. Vo Than (Phu Gia village) has been a revolutionary since 1965, has worked in the locality for many years, shared: “After more than 51 years of participating in the revolution, being here today is extremely precious. I hope the young generation will continue to promote the spirit of solidarity, contribute their intelligence and strength to build their homeland. At the same time, each person also needs to support and guide the young generation to complete their tasks well, continuing the glorious tradition of their fathers and brothers”.

According to Mr. Nguyen Van Du, Head of the Liaison Committee of Cadres participating in the resistance war in Que Phuoc commune, in the early days of its establishment, the Liaison Committee had more than 400 members, most of whom were veteran cadres and war veterans who directly participated in the two resistance wars against France and the US.

“The first time we held a traditional meeting was in 1999. After that, every two years, the Liaison Committee held a meeting to show gratitude to comrades and recall memories of the war. However, due to objective conditions, we have only been able to hold it five times so far.

“For those who lived and fought in the smoky mountains and forests, each meeting is a rare opportunity to reminisce about the past, remember their fallen comrades and entrust their hearts to today's generation. We are living witnesses of history, responsible for retelling historical truths, passing on the revolutionary spirit and patriotism to today's and future generations,” Mr. Du said.

Currently, the Liaison Committee has only about 180 members, most of whom are elderly, with declining health, and many are no longer able to travel. Therefore, in the coming time, the committee will organize annual meetings, as a way to preserve memories and continue the revolutionary tradition in the heroic homeland of Que Phuoc.

Source: https://baodanang.vn/khac-ghi-mot-thoi-hoa-lua-3298671.html