Reporters from Hue Newspaper and Radio & Television are working to cover and interview representatives of the telecommunications service provider for the Congress.

Racing against time

Amidst the crowds flocking to the National Convention Center before the opening of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, we – two reporters from Hue Newspaper and Radio and Television – could only stand outside the gate. It wasn't because we arrived late, but because we didn't have press passes.

The news article reflecting the atmosphere of preparation for the Congress had been registered with the editorial office. On one hand, time was ticking down hour by hour; on the other hand, we had to travel more than ten kilometers through the crowded traffic of Hanoi to get to the place where we would receive our press passes. That was our first challenge in this extremely important assignment.

Having received their press passes, both of them immediately returned to their assigned location. The first images of the preparations for the Congress were captured, quickly processed, and sent back to Hue. That evening, when the first articles appeared on the media platforms, I finally breathed a sigh of relief.

The biggest challenge wasn't reporting from the scene, but fully reflecting the activities of the Hue City delegation. Reporting at the Congress had unique requirements, with multiple layers of security checks and a tight work schedule. Meeting delegates wasn't easy. We could only contact the delegation's secretary to get their schedule and then patiently wait during short breaks between sessions.

Despite waiting in the lobby several times, we were unable to approach the delegates from Hue due to their continuous work schedule. During lunchtime, we spoke with the delegation's secretary, hoping to be granted a few minutes during the afternoon break for the interview. We arrived very early that afternoon. When the delegates finally appeared, our initial feeling was one of relief; our last chance had arrived.

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And Hue's expectations

Before the trip, I had envisioned the Congress – a gathering place for the will, aspirations, and responsibilities of delegates representing millions of party members nationwide. But only when I was present at the scene did I truly understand the significance of this momentous political event.

On the day of the preparatory session, while Hanoi was still shrouded in thick morning mist, we were present at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum area to observe the activities of the delegations visiting the Mausoleum. On the opening day, upon entering the National Convention Center and seeing the Party flag and the national flag prominently displayed in the solemn atmosphere of the hall, my heart was filled with emotion. As a young reporter from Hue, witnessing that historic moment firsthand was a great honor that journalism could offer.

From the press area, looking at the 1,586 delegates present in the hall representing over 5.6 million party members nationwide, I reflected on Hue's development journey and the new opportunities as the city enters a new phase of growth. Each time I captured images of the Hue delegation and sent a news report about the local proposals and suggestions at the Congress to the editorial office, I felt a clear sense of responsibility connecting my hometown with this major political event of the country.

The articles sent to Hue not only reflect the developments of the Congress but also convey the local area's development expectations. These include desires for new mechanisms and policies; faith in the development directions established by the Congress; and the aspiration to build a rapidly and sustainably developing Hue based on culture, heritage, science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation. Each news report and each photograph contributes to bringing the pulse of the Congress closer to readers back home.

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This Congress is also special because it marks the first time Hue Newspaper and Radio & Television have operated as a unified media organization. The workload is greater, the requirements for multiple platforms are higher, and each reporter has to take on more roles. The pressure is real, but it is this pressure that helps us grow.

Attending a Congress for the first time, I went with the mindset of a young person still quite inexperienced. Returning, I understood more deeply the value of proactiveness, accuracy, and responsibility of journalists in the face of major national events. Contributing to conveying the voice and expectations of Hue to readers is a special professional milestone that I will always cherish on my journalistic journey.

Text and photos: DUC QUANG

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