Patriotic emulation contributes to the revival and development of Vietnamese culture in the new era.

During nearly 80 years of construction and development, the patriotic emulation movement has always been an important source of motivation, fostering the spirit of dedication, responsibility and creativity of cadres, civil servants, public employees, artists, coaches and athletes in the entire culture, sports and tourism sector.

Illustration photo.

Emulation movement promotes solidarity and creativity of the whole industry

That tradition was clearly affirmed in the report at the 4th Patriotic Emulation Congress of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Accordingly, the 2020-2025 period witnessed many unprecedented difficulties and challenges, especially due to the prolonged impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. However, with the spirit of solidarity, proactiveness and creativity, emulation movements in the whole industry were deployed synchronously and practically, creating clear changes in all fields.

State management of culture continues to be improved; many major projects, strategies and programs have been built and implemented such as: Cultural development strategy to 2030, Vietnamese family development strategy, planning of grassroots cultural institutions system... The work of preserving and promoting cultural heritage values ​​has achieved many outstanding results, especially the preparation of dossiers and receiving new World Heritage titles, continuing to affirm the position and attractiveness of Vietnamese culture in the international arena.

In the field of performing arts and cinema, many major works have been invested in, elaborately staged, participated in and achieved success at domestic and international art festivals. The movement "Building a cultural environment in agencies and units" has been implemented synchronously, contributing to creating changes in public ethics, sense of responsibility, and attitude of serving the people of the staff and civil servants in the whole industry.

Over the past 5 years, the country's sports have continued to affirm their position in regional and continental arenas. The tourism industry has gradually recovered strongly after the pandemic, welcoming more than 16 million international visitors in 2024, becoming one of the bright spots of rapid recovery in the region. In particular, in 2025, Vietnamese tourism has recovered and made a breakthrough with impressive growth indicators; in the first 10 months of 2025 alone, it welcomed nearly 17.2 million international visitors and achieved revenue of 858 trillion VND... Those results are a testament to the persistent efforts of collectives and individuals at the forefront of the patriotic emulation movement - the typical factors honored at this Congress.

Affirming the driving role of patriotic emulation in the new period

Speaking at the 4th Patriotic Emulation Congress of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung once emphasized: Patriotic emulation must be deeply imbued with Ho Chi Minh's thought "Emulation is patriotism, patriotism requires emulation". In the context of the country facing the requirement of cultural revival and development in the digital age, patriotic emulation continues to be an important spiritual and material driving force, promoting strong innovation in thinking, management methods and task implementation in the whole industry.

The Minister affirmed that the Party and State identified cultural revival as a strategic task, of urgent and long-term significance. Therefore, the emulation movement of the Ministry must be closely linked to the effective implementation of the Resolution that the Politburo is building on breakthrough solutions for developing Vietnamese culture. This will be an important orientation for the culture-sports-tourism sector to carry out the mission of "lighting the way for the nation", building Vietnamese people to develop comprehensively, meeting the requirements of sustainable development of the country.

Emulation is not a slogan, but must become a concrete action, linked to the tasks of each unit and individual. Therefore, to further promote the emulation movement in the period of 2025-2030, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has identified 5 key solutions.

Firstly, strongly innovate the state management of culture, sports and tourism. In which, focus on perfecting institutions, building long-term strategies for cultural revival and development, improving planning quality, strengthening decentralization along with inspection and supervision. Emulation must be associated with building feasible policies, ensuring strong enough resources for culture to truly become the spiritual foundation of society.

Second, focus on building a healthy, standard cultural environment in agencies and units. This is a consistent requirement, aiming to form a professional style, a sense of responsibility and a dedicated attitude to serving the people. Emulation must be associated with studying and following Ho Chi Minh's ideology, morality and style, building a team of "both red and professional" cadres.

Third, preserving and promoting national cultural values ​​in association with socio-economic development. The Ministry determined that the emulation movement needs to create new momentum in protecting heritage, restoring traditional values, and bringing culture into community life. Many practical movements will be deployed such as building grassroots cultural life, promoting digital transformation in heritage preservation, and developing cultural industries.

Fourth, vigorously develop high-performance sports and mass sports. The goal by 2030 is for Vietnam to be among the leading SEA Games teams, continuing to affirm its position in continental arenas. Competition in the field of sports requires professionalism, discipline and the desire to excel, while at the same time valuing mass sports and improving people's health.

Fifth, create a breakthrough in tourism development - a green economy, a creative economy. Tourism must become a spearhead economic sector in accordance with the spirit of Resolution No. 08 of the Politburo. The emulation movement aims to build unique tourism products, promote digital transformation, enhance experiences for tourists, and strongly promote the image of a peaceful, friendly, and unique Vietnam.

The country is entering a new stage of development, when culture plays the role of "the most important endogenous strength", imbued with the teachings of President Ho Chi Minh, Patriotic emulation is not only a movement of a sector, but is the crystallization of patriotism, national spirit, and the aspiration to rise of every Vietnamese person. In the new context, patriotic emulation must adhere closely to political tasks, solve practical problems, create sustainable values ​​for society, successfully implement the targets and tasks of the sector, and make an important contribution to the cause of building and defending the Fatherland, reviving and developing Vietnamese culture in the integration period.

As Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Trinh Thi Thuy affirmed, "The ultimate goal of the culture, sports and tourism sector is that the patriotic emulation movement is not only a regular task, but also a noble cultural mission, arousing patriotism, promoting the strength of great national unity, contributing to the successful implementation of the goal of making our country a developed, powerful and prosperous nation by 2045."

Thanh Thao

Source: https://nhandan.vn/thi-dua-yeu-nuoc-gop-phan-chan-hung-va-phat-trien-van-hoa-viet-nam-trong-ky-nguyen-moi-post927718.html