Connecting the country in the digital age

Not only is it an occasion to recall sacred historical milestones, this year's April 30th holiday - the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day - is also a time for young people to affirm their patriotism in their own unique ways - intimate, creative and modern. In Bac Lieu, that spirit is spreading strongly on social networks, through historical trends, connecting the community and opening up a new approach to national traditions in the digital age.

Follow the trends

Wandering around social networks during the historic days of April, it is easy to come across viral clips on TikTok and Facebook that have become trends expressing patriotism in a modern and creative way. In Bac Lieu, many people are joining that flow, contributing to spreading patriotism with their own style and youthful energy.

A trend that has been strongly supported locally is the decoration of coffee shops with historical themes. The red flag with a yellow star, the slogan "Independence - Freedom - Happiness", the image of the flag of the National Liberation Front of South Vietnam... are cleverly displayed on the walls, miniatures or even in the cream foam on the coffee cup. At these locations, many young people choose to wear traditional ao dai, T-shirts printed with the red flag with a yellow star or carry patriotic messages to take photos and share them on social networks with proud status lines. Many children are dressed by their parents in "kids' military uniforms", recreating the image of soldiers marching through lovely but no less solemn clips. These images quickly attracted thousands of shares, contributing to educating the young generation about traditions and creating a joyful atmosphere, connecting all generations on the great national holiday.

Not only stopping at images, many young people in Bac Lieu also create content with music. Clips of revolutionary songs such as: "Like having Uncle Ho in the great victory day", "Marching to Saigon", "The country is full of joy" are performed in a new and familiar style. These days, on TikTok and Facebook, many young people in Bac Lieu continuously post videos sharing their excitement waiting for the parade in Ho Chi Minh City. Clips recording images of soldiers practicing seriously under the hot sun, along with encouraging comments such as "So proud of Vietnam!" receive thousands of interactions. Many posts also include hashtags (topic keywords) such as "Proud of Vietnam", "April 30", as a way to express love for the country and connect more in the digital age. It is this youthfulness that has helped the spirit of April 30 become more vibrant than ever in modern cyberspace.

Many posts on social media about the Parade to Celebrate the 70th Anniversary of National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025). Photo: Facebook

Patriotism in the digital age

It is undeniable that social networks are becoming a big “stage” for young people to express their patriotism in their own way. With their sensitivity, creativity and quick grasp of trends, the young generation is creating an extremely vibrant, creative and colorful “patriotic media front” on cyberspace.

The posts, videos or images that are widely shared on April 30 are not simply a trend, but also a way for Vietnamese people in general and Bac Lieu in particular to express their gratitude and respect for the sacrifices of their ancestors. Digital media products bearing the national imprint are increasingly dominating cyberspace - most notably the trend of wearing clothes printed with patriotic drawings and designs. Not only that, posts expressing patriotism on social networking platforms also contribute to affirming the political mettle and deep patriotism of today's young generation. It is not only a tribute to those who sacrificed for the independence and freedom of the nation but also a practical action to contribute to protecting the Party's ideological foundation. At the same time, it repels the distorted arguments of hostile forces - those who often take advantage of major holidays to spread false information, causing confusion among young people. When social networks are filled with flags, documentary films, and positive messages about unity, peace, and national pride, the "patriotic media front" initiated by young people becomes a strong shield, contributing to protecting historical truth and preserving national unity in the digital age.

Patriotism is not only present in the mind, but also vividly expressed through every action of the youth. Instead of stopping at words, they choose to express it through specific actions - creating content, inspiring, spreading historical values ​​and lighting the flame of patriotism in their own way. They are "connecting the country" with the sense of responsibility and patriotism of a generation living in peace - the sacred fruit of the sacrifice of the previous generation.

BUI TUYET

Source: https://www.baobaclieu.vn/van-hoa-nghe-thuat/noi-nhip-non-song-trong-thoi-dai-so-100326.html