“Following the footsteps of the 1975 Spring General Offensive and Uprising”: Returning to the Fatherland's border

(NLDO) - Artists in Ho Chi Minh City were moved by the meaningful journey back to the source, creating more material for their works.

On the afternoon of May 27, within the framework of the Journey to the Source "Following the Footsteps of the 1975 Spring General Offensive and Uprising" organized by the Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, a group of more than 100 artists had special activities in the Kon Tum border area - the northernmost point of the Fatherland, the area bordering the three Indochinese countries.

The HCM City art troupe attended the flag-raising ceremony at the border gate flagpole - where three flagpoles of three countries, Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, are located.

The delegation visited Bo Y International Border Gate and performed a solemn flag-raising ceremony at the border gate flagpole - where three flagpoles of three countries Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia are located.

In the sacred moment amidst the majestic mountains and forests, the image of the red flag with yellow star fluttering in the sky of the Central Highlands left special emotions in the hearts of artists in Ho Chi Minh City - those who are on a mission to preserve and spread national cultural values ​​through each work.

Speaking at the ceremony, screenwriter Duong Cam Thuy - Vice President of the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Literature and Arts Associations - President of the Ho Chi Minh City Cinema Association, representative of the delegation emphasized: "This is not only a land marking territorial sovereignty but also a symbol of solidarity between the three Indochinese countries - something that has been forged through the years of resistance and continues to be preserved and promoted in peace.

I believe that from this material, artists from many fields will put many innovations into their works to promote patriotism and the will to strive to build an increasingly prosperous country."

Artists from Ho Chi Minh City perform art performances to exchange with officers and soldiers of the Training and Mobility Battalion under the Kon Tum Provincial Border Guard Command.

Artists from Ho Chi Minh City took photos with soldiers of the Training and Mobility Battalion of the Kon Tum Provincial Border Guard Command.

After the flag-raising ceremony with the participation of the military band, the artists had a meaningful exchange with officers and soldiers of the Training - Mobile Battalion under the Kon Tum Provincial Border Guard Command.

Lieutenant Dang Nguyen Thai Son - in charge of military affairs - on behalf of Bo Y border post received a meaningful gift from the HCM City art troupe represented by MC Quoc Binh.

Stories of soldiers’ lives and sincere sharing about life on the frontier helped the artists better understand the silent sacrifices to preserve every inch of the sacred land of the Fatherland. In particular, the young singers participating in the troupe sang and brought many genuine emotions through heroic songs.

Leaders of the Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee presented meaningful gifts to soldiers of the Training and Mobilization Battalion under the Kon Tum Provincial Border Guard Command.

Speaking at the exchange, Meritorious Artist Le Hong Tham emotionally said: “I have sung many songs about border soldiers, but today, when I met and listened to them tell stories here, I truly understood what it means to protect the border with all my heart and spirit of steel. These moments are valuable lessons for us artists when creating on the theme of the Fatherland.”

Ho Chi Minh City leaders presented meaningful gifts to poor households, poor but studious students and teachers in Ngoc Hoi district.

Fashion designer Nguyen Viet Hung donated 60 Ao Dai to teachers in Ngoc Hoi district.

People's Artist Trong Phuc presents meaningful gifts to people in Ngoc Hoi district

Representing the soldiers of the Training and Mobility Battalion, soldier Mai Trong Tan shared: “Welcoming artists from Ho Chi Minh City to our workplace is a great encouragement for us. They bring not only the affection of the rear but also the connection between art and the lives of soldiers on the front lines.”

Ms. Vo Thi Thu Ha - Vice Chairman of Bo Y Commune People's Committee, also expressed: "We feel the sharing and respect from artists. 150 gifts given to poor people and those with meritorious services in Ngoc Hoi district, Kon Tum province are very meaningful. Besides, the art program of artists from Ho Chi Minh City brought joy to soldiers and people of the district. That is a source of motivation to help soldiers be more steadfast on the front line to protect the Fatherland".

Gifts of musical instruments given to soldiers of the Training - Mobility Battalion under the Kon Tum Provincial Border Guard Command

On this occasion, the delegation also presented many meaningful gifts to families of policy beneficiaries, people in difficult circumstances and families of soldiers on duty in the border area. The charity activity was organized in coordination with the Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department of Kon Tum Provincial Party Committee and the Kon Tum Provincial Border Guard Command, demonstrating the sense of responsibility and affection of Ho Chi Minh City towards the people in the border area.

Musician Nhat Minh presents bamboo flutes to soldiers of the Training - Mobile Battalion of the Kon Tum Provincial Border Guard Command.

Musician Nhat Minh instructs soldiers to play the flute

Associate Professor, Dr. Phan Bich Ha, a member of the delegation, emotionally shared: “Setting foot on the end of the Central Highlands, I feel more deeply the meaning of the word frontier. The soldiers here not only protect the land and flag, but also protect the soul of the Fatherland. That is an endless inspiration for literature and art.”

MC and singer La Chi Hung talks with soldiers

The journey back to the source is not only a return to the historical lands of the great Spring victory of 1975, but also a trip to foster patriotism, civic awareness and social responsibility of the artists of Ho Chi Minh City in the new period.

From the landmark where the three countries meet, the journey to the source strongly spreads the message of solidarity, loyalty and national pride - endless material for today's and tomorrow's art and culture.

Ho Chi Minh City artists take souvenir photos with people, soldiers and teachers in Ngoc Hoi District

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