'Aspiration for the Nation': A decade of bringing Vietnamese history to the small screen.

A decade of bringing history to the small screen.

First released in October 2015 on VTV1 under the title "The Spirit of a Thousand Years ," the series made a special impression by choosing 2D animation to retell historical stories . In 2017, the program was renamed " Aspiration for the Nation ," continuing to recreate the entire journey of nation-building and defense over thousands of years.

The historical animated series "Aspiration for the Homeland" has officially come to an end after nearly 10 years of accompanying audiences.

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With a total of over 2,000 episodes, each 5 minutes long, the series takes viewers from the early days of nation-building with King Kinh Duong Vuong, Lac Long Quan, and Hung Vuong, through the monarchical dynasties... to the major upheavals of the 20th century, and concludes with the sacred image of President Ho Chi Minh reading the Declaration of Independence in 1945.

More than just a "massive" film, "Aspiration for the Nation " demonstrates a persistent effort to spread history, awaken national pride, and cultivate love for Vietnamese history in the hearts of generations of viewers, contributing to helping the younger generation access national history in a more visual, vivid, and relatable way.

The persistent efforts of a dedicated team.

It can be said that each film is the culmination of months of diligent research, selection, and refinement of historical materials, because recreating history has never been an easy journey. There are periods where historical records still have gaps, events are recorded from many different perspectives, and figures are both a source of pride and a great mystery for generations.

Behind the 2,000 episodes lies the contribution of hundreds of people, requiring not only creativity from screenwriters, artists, directors, and voice actors, but also close consultation with researchers and history experts – those who have dedicated their lives to uncovering the truth hidden beneath the dust of time.

The project, spanning over a decade, also presented numerous challenges in terms of manpower, funding, and technology. Amidst the vast array of captivating content in the entertainment industry, historical animation still had to find a way to win over audiences, allowing them not only to access but also to truly feel and love history in their own unique way.

Beyond the small screen

After nearly 10 years of broadcasting, "Aspiration for the Nation" has not only remained on television but has also spread widely throughout life. The program has received tremendous support from a large audience, especially students and young people who want to approach history in a new and easily understandable way. The film has entered schools, extracurricular activities, and history lessons, becoming a visual teaching tool that helps the younger generation better understand their national origins.

To achieve these accomplishments, the role of Vietnam Television (VTV) cannot be overlooked – the unit that has accompanied, believed in the humanitarian value of the project, and persistently created conditions for the film to reach millions of viewers nationwide, contributing to arousing national pride and spreading love for Vietnamese history to many generations.

Every journey has a beginning and an end. The aspiration for national liberation has fulfilled its mission, but the desire to spread history has never ceased. The stories told in this program will continue to inspire, so that future generations understand that every step we take today is built upon the foundations painstakingly laid by our ancestors.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/khat-vong-non-song-mot-thap-ky-dua-su-viet-len-man-anh-nho-185250225192844051.htm