When happiness becomes a national value

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This is not just a cultural and artistic festival, but also a journey to tell the story of "the happiness of the Vietnamese people," from art exhibitions and digital technology to community interaction points and humanitarian sharing activities...

Vietnam has always been steadfast in its goal of "a prosperous people, a strong nation, democracy, fairness, and civilization." However, as we enter the era of integration and innovative development, we are increasingly aware that the ultimate measure of all policies is not only economic growth, but also the quality of life and the happiness of the people. The "Vietnam Happy Fest 2025" event is a crucial step in realizing this vision, affirming that happiness is not just a personal emotion but a system of community values, a benchmark for evaluating the quality of public policies.

When "happiness" became the theme of a national festival, Vietnam demonstrated a new development mindset, where happiness is the ideal of development, the foundation for public policy, and a system of community values. This is a trend that many advanced countries have adopted, placing the "happiness index" on par with economic, educational , health, innovation, and environmental protection indicators. However, Vietnam has followed its own path, one that is both enduring, humane, and deeply rooted in East Asian identity.

Hanoi, the cultural heart of the country, is the ideal location to launch this event. The capital city offers people convenient living conditions, advanced technology, and fosters human connection, building a beautiful and emotionally rich cultural environment. The "Road to Happiness" conveyed a powerful message: Happiness is not far away; it exists right here in the streets, in everyday encounters, and in the sharing between people.

The significance of this year's event lies both in the novelty of the festival model and in the way it tells the story of "Vietnamese Happiness." Each stop on the experiential journey carries a cultural message, where happiness is expressed through exhibitions, artistic activities, and through the emotions and direct interactions of the community. Vietnamese happiness is created from simple things, from cultural memories, from the smiles of working people, from the sounds of the old town, from the green trees by the lake, from the peaceful hand-holding of a young couple... Culture serves both to perform and entertain, and to unlock the deepest emotions in each person, awakening love, nurturing kindness, and igniting national pride. Happiness is not something distant, but rather the simple values in daily life, nurtured through community activities and sharing among people.

The message from this event is also very clear: For happiness to become a national value, it cannot rely solely on economic growth or infrastructure upgrades, but must create a humane living environment, ensure social justice, develop education, healthcare, and creative communities. Only then will the national happiness index be sustainable. The "Vietnam Happy Day 2025" also opens up a new face for the city, transforming public spaces and streets around Ho Guom Lake into a "living cultural stage," where people can participate, create, and express their emotions. Artistic activities, music, lighting, and interactive digital platforms brought into the city have helped connect society, inspire creativity, and nurture community spirit. Hanoi, with its cultural spaces, has become a destination for tourists and residents who love creativity and connection.

This year's festival is also special because it strongly inspires a spirit of sharing through the program "Supporting with Love - Sharing Happiness," where the community joins hands to overcome difficulties, especially natural disasters in Central Vietnam. This event recreates spiritual values and reminds everyone of their civic responsibility and the importance of sharing in life...

One of the highlights of the "Happy Vietnam Day 2025" was the mass wedding ceremony of 80 couples. This was not only a colorful community ritual but also a symbol of the values that the country has persistently built over 80 years of independence: peace, love, solidarity, and family spirit. Each couple represented these values, reflecting the resilience, optimism, and love of the Vietnamese people throughout the decades. The event also showed that happiness is not something that can be measured by material possessions, but rather by life energy and a solid social foundation. The happiness of the Vietnamese people is measured by solidarity, by acts of sharing, and by cherishing cultural values.

"The 'Happy Vietnam Festival 2025' represents a significant step forward in cultural management thinking, as culture is directly linked to the quality of life, human development, and social creativity. When happiness becomes a national value, Vietnam will advance further on the path to building a humane, stable, and emotionally rich society. This is also the message the festival aims to convey: Happiness doesn't need to be sought far away. Happiness is right in the simplest things of life, in smiles, shared stories, and in the vitality of a close-knit community. When culture leads development, happiness is not just a destination, but a journey that each person and each nation is embarking on every day!"

Source: https://baovanhoa.vn/chinh-polit/khi-hanh-phuc-tro-thanh-gia-tri-quoc-gia-186714.html