The work "Alluvium will heal the wounds of the Northwest mountains and forests" won the 16th Lao Cai Press Award.

(PLVN) - On the afternoon of June 17, Lao Cai province solemnly held a ceremony to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day (June 21, 1925 - June 21, 2025) and awarded the 16th Lao Cai Press Award. The work "Alluvium will heal the wounds of the Northwest mountains and forests" published in the Vietnam Law newspaper won the consolation prize.

In recent years, together with the activities of local press agencies, representative offices and resident reporters in Lao Cai have actively contributed to the press activities of Lao Cai province. Coordination and cooperation activities have contributed positively to promoting and attracting investment, potential strengths in culture, tourism , border gates, reducing false information about the locality, etc.

Delegates attending the ceremony.

Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Trinh Xuan Truong, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the People's Committee of Lao Cai province acknowledged and highly appreciated the support of central and local press agencies and the team of journalists.

“The press plays a particularly important role in the development of the province; the sharing and cooperation of the press have contributed to creating outstanding achievements in the socio -economic development of Lao Cai in recent times. The contribution of the press is an indispensable flow, helping Lao Cai spread the image of a people of 'Solidarity - Patriotism - Discipline - Civilization - Hospitality', together building a Lao Cai with its own identity, civilized, modern, worth living and worth visiting", affirmed the Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the People's Committee of Lao Cai province.

The provincial leaders hope that press agencies will continue to promote political courage, professional ethics, innovation and creativity; enhance professionalism, combativeness and humanity in each work; truly become a "trusted companion", contributing to creating social consensus and arousing aspirations for development.

In particular, in the context of the province implementing the policy of merging and operating a two-level government model, the role of the press becomes even more important. The press is a bridge of information to help people understand the policy correctly and clearly, creating social consensus; at the same time, honestly and promptly reflecting the legitimate thoughts and aspirations of the people.

Provincial Party Secretary, Chairman of Lao Cai Provincial People's Committee Trinh Xuan Truong spoke at the ceremony

Lao Cai province affirms to continue accompanying and creating all conditions for the press to develop in the right direction, modernly and with quality; building a team of journalists with strong political will, professional expertise, pure ethics and aspiration to contribute to the development of the homeland.

On this occasion, the Organizing Committee of the 16th Lao Cai Press Award presented awards to the winning groups and individuals.

The power of humanistic journalism

The work "Alluvium will heal the wounds of the Northwest mountains and forests" by the group of authors Van Tung - Nguyen Hai, Vietnam Law Newspaper, won the Encouragement Prize.

The article is the feelings of the reporters of Phap Luat Viet Nam during a working trip to people in Lao Cai and some northern mountainous provinces affected by storm No. 3 in 2024.

The work "Alluvium will heal the wounds of the Northwest mountains and forests" by the group of authors Van Tung - Nguyen Hai - Vietnam Law Newspaper won the Encouragement Prize.

“Alluvium will heal the wounds of the Northwest mountains and forests” is a clear testament to the qualities of journalists with kind hearts and a profound humanistic perspective on harsh realities.

The article opens with a contrast between the golden memories of the Northwest and the ruined reality in Lang Nu, delicately portrayed with a refined emotion. The writer does not run after the pain, but as a companion, quietly listens to the boy's cries, the hopeless calls for his mother under the banana tree - a precious and haunting image.

“Who are you waiting for?” – “Mom.” Not a single tear, only lonely red eyes – that silence was the loudest cry.

Here, the journalist does not describe the tragedy with ostentation, but with patient, thoughtful language - showing understanding and respect for the dignity of the person suffering loss.

The article does not shy away from pain. Images such as “drifting bodies”, “mud covering the road”, “open wounds in the mountains and forests”… are portrayed realistically and thornily. However, the author’s perspective does not stop at anger or regret, but opens up a journey of escape, with the timely verse: “Vietnam from blood and fire/ Shakes off the mud to stand up and shine brightly”.

The article is tragic, but not pathetic, because the tragedy goes hand in hand with light – the light of humanity, of hope, of caring between people who have never met.

As a journalist, the writer not only goes, records, and tells, but also spreads a beautiful gesture of a journalist: sharing and acting. The image of Editor-in-Chief Vu Hoai Nam venturing into the flood area to truly “feel with his heart the suffering of the people”.

“Journalists need to witness the pain with their own eyes and feel with their hearts the suffering of the people,” said Editor-in-Chief Vu Hoai Nam, a humane declaration of journalism, placing the human heart above all career and words.

Image of Editor-in-Chief Vu Hoai Nam at Lang Nu mentioned in the article.

The author of the article leads the reader from sorrow to hope with a very tight emotional structure:

From the extreme sadness in Lang Nu; to the calm reflection when looking at the mud covering the fields; Warm movement through images of relief and sharing; Ending with faith - with images of children's smiles, the "red hearts" of reporters, and the restless convoy.

A member of the jury shared on the sidelines: "The author has been very successful in finding life in loss, humanity in desolation, light in ruins - and that is the greatest strength of humanistic journalism.

The writing possesses a simple, poetic language but is not far from reality. The descriptions of nature and people always balance the sharpness of journalism with the lyricism of literature, making the reader feel like they are living the story, not simply reading a field report.

This is a beautiful article – beautiful in the truth reflected by sincere emotions, beautiful in the spirit of journalism dedicated to the community, and beautiful in the undying faith in humanity and the future."

“Alluvium will heal the wounds of the Northwest mountains and forests” is not just a record, but a quiet epic, talking about tears, about mud, but in the end, it is still life – rising from the wounds themselves. The journalist in the article is not only doing his job, but is living his job to the fullest – with a heart that is still on fire.”

The 16th Lao Cai Press Awards received nearly 200 entries in print, photo, radio, television and online journalism categories. After the preliminary round, 139 entries qualified for the preliminary judging round in journalism categories.

According to the Organizing Committee's assessment, the topics and genres of works participating this year are more diverse; many authors and groups of authors have invested carefully in content and expression; many multimedia works are of high quality; including many works fighting against negativity and praising good people and good deeds in many fields.

In the spirit of fairness and objectivity, 48 works of 5 types of journalism by authors and groups of authors proposed that the Standing Committee of the Provincial Emulation and Reward Council submit to the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to award prizes according to regulations.

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