A century of pride

Reporters from Thanh Hoa Newspaper and Radio-Television Station organized the production of a television program.

In the century-long symphony of the nation's revolutionary press, Thanh Hoa's journalism has contributed emotionally rich melodies. Loyal to its mission as "the secretary of the times," generations of journalists in Thanh Hoa have reflected, recorded, and preserved important events and information about the development of the country and their homeland.

Currently, under the leadership of the Provincial Party Committee and the Provincial People's Committee, Thanh Hoa's press is undergoing remarkable transformations, continuing to stand alongside all segments of the population and striving to contribute to the advancement of the homeland and the country in the new era.

Thanh Hoa Journalism - Historical Years

Prior to the August Revolution of 1945, alongside the emergence and continuous growth of Party organizations and revolutionary movements, the first revolutionary newspapers were published in Thanh Hoa province. Despite existing in secrecy and facing severe repression from the colonial-feudal regime, these articles, brimming with revolutionary fighting spirit, were maintained within Party bases, appeared in the war zones, and permeated daily life; igniting and fanning the flames of patriotism and the indomitable will to fight among all strata of the people. Publications such as "Forward" (1930), "Labor Soul" (1934), "The Ray of Light" (1936), "Freedom" (1940), "Driving Out the Foreign Invaders," "Girls Going to Battle" (1942), "Uprising" (1945)... raised powerful voices, exposing the crimes of colonialism and feudalism, becoming resounding calls to arms, urging all strata of the people to rise up and fight, contributing to the great victory of the August Revolution of 1945, winning independence and freedom for the nation.

During the years of resistance against the French and Americans, and the subsequent border wars, Thanh Hoa's press relentlessly spearheaded the propaganda front. Newspapers such as "Against the Enemy" (1946) and "Thanh Hoa News" (1955-1956) became sharp weapons, encouraging and igniting the spirit of the army and people throughout the province to advance and fight for the cause of protecting and building the Fatherland.

On September 26, 1956, during the critical period of the resistance war against the US, the first loudspeaker of Thanh Hoa radio station sounded, echoing across the banks of the Ma River, signaling the beginning of the broadcasting and television industry in Thanh Hoa province.

On March 20, 1962, Thanh Hoa Newspaper was launched, affirming: "We pledge to always be a pioneering soldier, standing shoulder to shoulder with our readers in the struggle for the cause of building socialism and peace , national reunification, making Thanh Hoa prosperous, beautiful, and constantly changing..."

With that guiding principle, even in the harsh conditions of war and countless shortages, journalists in Thanh Hoa remained passionate and courageous on the front lines of their writing. Hundreds of journalists bravely fought on the battlefield, and more than 30 journalists sacrificed their lives on the battlefields. With their fierce and urgent fighting spirit, Thanh Hoa's press became a leading force in propaganda, motivating and encouraging the army and people of Thanh Hoa to work hard in production, fight, and study, contributing to the Great Victory of Spring 1975, liberating the South and unifying the country.

Blood and flowers; tears and smiles; painful losses and glorious victories... In the Ho Chi Minh era, the tragic and heroic history of our homeland and country permeated every page of Thanh Hoa's revolutionary newspapers. And then, as those difficult years passed, together with the Party Committee, the government, and the people of the entire province, Thanh Hoa's press steadfastly entered a new era with new beliefs, hopes, and aspirations.

Thanh Hoa's press in the era of national development.

A century is a long enough period to illustrate the moving journey, filled with countless hardships and challenges, yet also glory and pride, of generations of journalists in Thanh Hoa province. Through the years of the struggle for national liberation, through the protracted wars of national reconstruction, through the difficult period of recovering from war wounds, and up to the current era of national renewal, in every historical period, Thanh Hoa's press has remained loyal, dedicated, and committed to the Party, the people, and the glorious revolutionary cause of the nation.

Currently, Thanh Hoa province has Thanh Hoa Newspaper and Radio-Television Station, Thanh Hoa Literature and Arts Magazine, scientific magazines, and more than 60 representative offices and resident reporters from central and provincial/city press agencies operating in the province.

Over the years, under the leadership, guidance, and direction of the provincial authorities, the press in Thanh Hoa has undergone many innovations, strictly adhering to legal regulations, operating in accordance with its principles and objectives... and making many positive contributions to the socio-economic development of Thanh Hoa province.

As a "sharp ideological weapon" and an "extended arm" of the Party, Thanh Hoa's press has actively participated in Party building work. For many years, Thanh Hoa Newspaper and Radio and Television Station have developed and maintained programs, columns, sub-sections, newsletters, and special pages such as: The Party in Life, Protecting the Party's Ideological Foundation, Studying and Following the Thought, Morality, and Style of Ho Chi Minh, Party Resolutions, etc. Thanh Hoa Magazine has published thousands of works praising the Party and President Ho Chi Minh, reflecting the great and important achievements of Party committees and authorities at all levels in building and developing the homeland. Central press agencies located in the province have published hundreds of articles about Party organizations, Party building work, and exemplary Party members in the province...

The diverse content and engaging forms of articles and television programs have contributed to building a strong Party organization; spreading resolutions at all levels into life; and effectively guiding public opinion and combating harmful, false, and toxic information. This has helped raise awareness and strengthen the people's trust in the Party and the State, in the socialist regime; and contributed to social consensus...

The press in Thanh Hoa has also actively participated in reporting and combating corruption, negative practices, and waste, uncovering many prominent and pressing cases, helping functional agencies to grasp and handle them promptly, and contributing to the stability of public opinion.

Through news bulletins, specialized news bulletins, and specialized sections such as: Business and Entrepreneurship, Finance and Market, Agriculture and Rural Areas, Security News, Health News, Socio-economic, Culture, Sports, National Defense, Technology..., Thanh Hoa Newspaper and Radio and Television Station, along with other media agencies in the province, have continuously updated important, in-depth, and comprehensive information on all aspects of socio-economic life, national defense and security; highlighting the efforts of all levels and sectors, the unity and determination of the entire political system, the business community, and all strata of the people in implementing the goals and tasks set forth in the resolutions of the Party congresses at all levels.

Currently, the press in Thanh Hoa is constantly developing and innovating, continuously transforming itself to better meet the information needs of the public.

The Provincial Journalists Association has implemented many practical and effective activities that have a widespread impact on journalistic life; strengthened political, ideological, and ethical training; and cared for and protected the rights and interests of its members. In particular, it has paid special attention to improving professional ethics and providing professional training for its members and journalists.

Newspapers and Thanh Hoa Radio and Television Station are focusing on implementing a comprehensive range of solutions to innovate content and format, restructure sections, topics, and special pages; improve program quality, create social impact, and attract a large number of readers and viewers to access digital infrastructure platforms.

The Thanh Hoa Literature and Arts Magazine continues to innovate and improve the quality of both its content and artistic form; publishing many literary and artistic works, fine art works, music, and art photographs... with profound content and artistic value.

Reporters and journalists from central and provincial/city-based media agencies with representative offices and permanent staff in Thanh Hoa proactively grasped the situation, stayed close to the grassroots, and created many engaging articles with wide reach...

Driven by their love for the profession and a spirit of creative work, journalists in Thanh Hoa have won numerous prestigious awards at important national journalism competitions such as: the National Journalism Award, the National Golden Hammer and Sickle Journalism Award, the National Television Festival, and the National Radio Festival... Journalism awards within the province, such as the Tran Mai Ninh Award and the Thanh Hoa Provincial Golden Hammer and Sickle Award, are increasingly improving in quality and establishing their brand, thereby attracting a large number of journalists from within and outside the province to participate.

One hundred years have passed since the beloved President Ho Chi Minh founded the first revolutionary newspaper. For one hundred years, journalists in Thanh Hoa have bravely and wholeheartedly dedicated themselves to the propaganda front with burning enthusiasm, a deep love for their profession, and a great desire to contribute. As a result, in the century-long history of the national revolution in the Ho Chi Minh era, Vietnamese revolutionary journalism in general, and Thanh Hoa journalism in particular, have left behind brilliant and proud marks.

Today, the glorious journey of revolutionary journalism is becoming a solid foundation and a great source of spiritual motivation for journalists in Thanh Hoa to continue striving, developing their pioneering spirit and the strength of unity, contributing together with the Party Committee, the government, and all strata of the people in the province to help Thanh Hoa rise with the country in the new era.

Journalist Pham Van Bau

Chairman of the Thanh Hoa Provincial Journalists Association,

Editor-in-Chief of Thanh Hoa Newspaper and Radio and Television Station

Source: https://baothanhhoa.vn/mot-the-ky-tu-hao-252395.htm