The "young soldiers" participated in the "Military Semester" program organized by the Provincial Youth Union.
“Let’s sing together, we are soldiers. Let’s sing together, we love life...”, are the lively and enthusiastic lyrics that we heard as soon as we arrived at the “Military Semester” departure ceremony, phase 1/2025, organized by the Provincial Youth Union. At the ceremony, under the hot sun of June, the children wore green military uniforms with floppy hats, backpacks on their shoulders, looking like soldiers, to get on the bus to Division 341, Military Region 4 - where 325 “young soldiers” participated in studying and training.
At the place of study and training, the "little soldiers" are always enthusiastic and serious in participating in the activities of the program. Every movement, formation, team, and training posture is shown by the children decisively, strongly, and accurately. On each of their faces, although they are somewhat tanned, they are also more solid and healthy. In the training ranks, we are quite impressed with a "little soldier" who has the roundest figure in the squad but practices very enthusiastically without showing any signs of fatigue or lethargy. That "little soldier" is Duong Nguyen Khoi, 8 years old from Thanh Hoa City. Today is Khoi's second day participating in the "Military Semester" program.
Sharing about the first days of his experience, Khoi said: "Participating in the program, I was always taken care of, cared for, given in to, and guided in every task by the seniors. I also liked being taught by the soldiers to fold the blanket neatly and squarely on the bed - something I was not good at at home. Although they were all strangers, when living and studying together, they were very united, proactively reminding and helping each other in every task."
Like Khoi, all students participating in the course must study, train and strictly follow the military schedule. They must take care of themselves by bathing, washing, folding blankets, clothes, cleaning their rooms, etc. At the same time, they also participate in experiences and are equipped with valuable lessons on discipline, self-awareness, independence, honesty, courage, creativity, sharing and the will to rise up in life through morning exercises, physical games; increasing production; forums to build awareness and personality; cultural exchange activities, sports activities, field trips, visiting historical sites, writing diaries, volunteer activities for community life, etc.
By being trained right in the military environment, experiencing a very small part of the difficulties and hardships of the soldiers, the "young soldiers" have a deeper understanding of the lectures on the tradition of Uncle Ho's Army and the national tradition. At the same time, teaching them about discipline to know how to train themselves, respect and voluntarily obey the law, know how to act to build a healthy and civilized lifestyle... Through that, helping each child realize that patriotism is not something too grand or grand, but it starts from the actions of each citizen in daily life.
However, perhaps the most profound lesson is the lesson of family love, empathy, and sharing between people... When we asked about their feelings about participating in this special program, most of the children honestly shared about missing home and family in the first days of their experience. However, thanks to the training environment, the engaging learning content, and the love and care of the older brothers and sisters and the soldiers, the children were bolder, more confident, and got used to and caught up faster.
After a day of witnessing the “little soldiers” studying, playing, and training with all their heart, we understand more clearly the trust and simple wishes of parents who want to send their children to such a military semester. Perhaps just looking at the way the children line up neatly, take roll call in the midday sun to go to the cafeteria together, is enough to see a spirit of discipline, self-awareness, and independence formed after each day of studying and training. Or the actions of the older brothers and sisters giving in, reminding, caring, and looking after the younger ones during mealtimes and sleep times, is enough to see the spirit of solidarity, attachment, and love that is “growing” day by day.
"It can be affirmed that the "Military Semester" program is not only a useful playground but also creates a traditionaleducational environment and healthy life skills. From that meaning, every year the Provincial Youth Union always presides over and coordinates with a number of units and localities to organize the "Military Semester" program and always receives the attention, support and high appreciation of parents; at the same time, creating good public opinion thanks to the practicality, effectiveness and quality of the program. This is also the basis for us to continue to maintain, develop and innovate so that "Military Semester" truly becomes a useful and healthy playground for children", emphasized Provincial Youth Union Secretary Le Van Chau.
Article and photos: Luu Kiet
Source: https://baothanhhoa.vn/san-choi-y-nghia-cho-cac-chien-si-nhi-253437.htm
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