Remember the days of journalism

As promised, every June 21st - Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day, those who once held a pen and a camera reminisce about a time full of enthusiasm. Although they have turned to a new direction, their memories of the years of journalism are still intact.

Ms. Nguyen Hong Tham captured a memorable moment with her former colleagues on the meaningful day - marking the milestone of the merger of Ca Mau Newspaper and Ca Mau Radio and Television Station.

Ms. Nguyen Hong Tham, Deputy Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department: Unfading memories

Although she has been away from professional journalism for many years, for Ms. Nguyen Hong Tham, Deputy Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department, the memories of her time as a reporter and editor at Ca Mau Radio and Television Station (PT-TH) are still as fresh as yesterday. The trips to the base, the nights of editing programs during Tet, or the emotional moments when her reports were honored... are all beautiful memories in her journey of growing up.

Every June 21st, her mind is filled with memories. “When I think back to my time as a journalist, the first emotion I feel is gratitude!”, she shared. Because the journalism environment is where she started her career, learned, experienced and trained her skills. For her, it was her “passionate youth”, and no matter what position she holds, her memories of journalism are always kept as something to be proud of.

6 years working for Ca Mau Radio and Television Station is not too long, but it is enough for Ms. Tham to bring with her profound professional impressions, including the reportage "Worrying about ferry trips". She said that this is the work that moved her the most, because the characters in the reportage are students from the river area of ​​Ngoc Hien district who face the risk of dropping out of school just because they do not have money for ferry trips. The reportage is short but full of emotions, and fortunately, this work brought her a Gold Medal at the National Television Festival. But what she cherishes more is that this work contributed to "knocking on the door" of policy, spreading humanistic values, thereby becoming part of the material leading to the policy of building 1,588 rural traffic bridges 15 years ago.

Now, the two provincial press and radio agencies have officially merged into the Ca Mau Newspaper and Radio and Television Station. In her role as Deputy Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department, Ms. Tham believes in and hopes for a new stage of development, where print, television, electronic and social media will blend into a stronger and more modern unity.

She believes that the merger is a strategic move, in line with the trend of developing lean, multi-platform journalism. However, the road ahead is not necessarily easy. Journalists today are forced to adapt faster, learn more skills, from writing, filming, editing, to interacting and spreading information on social networks. “But if we can maintain the passion, courage and spirit of learning, this is not only a challenge, but also a golden opportunity for Ca Mau journalism to affirm its position in the new era,” Ms. Nguyen Hong Tham believes.

Although he no longer works in the journalism field, the awards he received on June 21 are a great motivation for Lam Phu Huu (middle) to continue to strive and contribute.

Mr. Nguyen Chi Hai, Deputy Director of ICOGroup, Ca Mau branch: Missing the time working as a journalist

Leaving Ca Mau Radio and Television Station for nearly 2 years, but every June 21, Nguyen Chi Hai feels his heart filled with indescribable emotions. He misses his job and feels proud to have been attached to a meaningful job, a place that brought him not only valuable experiences but also love from colleagues and people everywhere.

17 years working at Ca Mau Radio and Television Station is an unforgettable time for Mr. Hai. From the early days as a reporter and editor, to taking on many different roles, he has traveled through many lands, recorded hundreds of stories from the grassroots, accompanied each life, each fate... The trips have given him not only skills and experience, but above all, profound and profound lessons in being a human being. "Being able to appear on screen, talking to people through the airwaves, being able to travel and understand..., I consider that a great fortune in my life. Even though I no longer work in the old way, I still have special feelings for journalism and for my old home: Ca Mau Radio and Television Station", Mr. Hai shared emotionally.

Among the countless memories of his career, Mr. Hai always talks about the program “Mai am an cu” with pride. It is not only a reality TV show, but also a place where he and his colleagues use their pens and lenses to connect love, helping those in difficult lives have a place to live. He said: “From the times I went to the grassroots, witnessing people living in leaky houses, illness, poverty... I was always troubled. Then “Mai am an cu” was born, the program not only helps build houses but also helps people have capital to treat illnesses, do business, and overcome adversity. It is a spiritual child that I will always cherish.”

With the support of his agency and colleagues, the program continues to be maintained and developed, bringing joy to many families. It is the “sweet fruit” after days of sun and rain, and also the deep mark that Mr. Hai left on the journalism profession.

Although he no longer works in the journalism field, the awards he received on June 21 are a great motivation for Lam Phu Huu (middle) to continue to strive and contribute.

Mr. Lam Phu Huu, Specialist of the People's Council Affairs Department, Office of the National Assembly Delegation and Provincial People's Council: Journalism is still in the heart

Just like Ms. Tham and Mr. Hai, every time June 21 comes back, Mr. Lam Phu Huu, a former reporter for Ca Mau Newspaper (previously a reporter for Dat Mui Photo Newspaper, when the two newspapers had not yet merged), is overwhelmed with emotions. “My heart is filled with joy, as if something very sacred is returning. Over 15 years of working together, journalism has shaped me into a person, given me life experience, courage and opened the way to good things in life,” he confided.

Thinking back to his time as a journalist, what remains in him are not the awards or professional glory, but the trips, people, and unfortunate lives connected with philanthropists through columns such as: "Humanitarian Bridge", "A Warm Home", "Aspiration to Live"...

In his memory, the 2009 rainy season business trip, the first time he helped a family have a house and capital to do business thanks to an article published in Dat Mui Photo Newspaper, was the turning point that made him deeply involved with charity programs. Since then, his love for the profession, his love for people and his responsibility to the community have grown in him through each working journey.

For Mr. Huu, journalism is not only a “secretary of the times”, but also a bridge of love. Although he is no longer directly holding a pen, he still worries and regrets that he has not been able to help more people in need. “I hope that these humane columns will be expanded further, so that more people will know and more people will be helped,” he confided.

With a heart full of respect for journalism and lessons learned from his own years of working, he sincerely shares with young people who are pursuing a career in writing and photography: “Just go, just look, just feel and just write a lot. Live your life to the fullest, give everything you can. Dedication and kindness are always the most worthy rewards that journalism will give you.”

Performed by Bang Thanh

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