Igniting the flame of pride from the "I Love My Homeland" journey.

“Living beautifully is not something grand or unattainable, but rather living with ideals and responsibility towards oneself, the community, and the nation,” shared Captain Nguyen Bao Chung, a member of the Provincial Youth Union Executive Committee, a member of the Vietnam Youth Union Committee of Ca Mau province, and an Assistant for Security Protection in the Political Department of the Ca Mau Provincial Military Command, upon receiving the “Youth Living Beautifully” Award from the Central Committee of the Vietnam Youth Union.

• Flag-raising ceremony "I love my homeland" at Ca Mau Cape.
• Stage 3 of the "I Love My Homeland" journey features an impressive group performance.

This is a special milestone in my 7-year journey of working and contributing to the unit and the youth movement in Ca Mau province.

A portrait and achievements of Captain Nguyen Bao Chung were recognized at the 2025 Youth Living Beautifully Award (Photo: Central Committee of the Vietnam Youth Union).

Sharing his thoughts on the award, Captain Nguyen Bao Chung said it was an honor, a source of pride, and a recognition of the collective efforts of the Provincial Military Command , which has guided and supported his growth. In his role as Youth Assistant, he advised on and organized nearly 30 online competitions for officers and members to learn about the Party, the Youth Union, and the law, attracting over 3,160 participants; implemented numerous volunteer activities, visiting and donating over 1,300 gifts worth nearly 700 million VND; provided free medical examinations and medicine to 500 people; and mobilized nearly 300 units of donated blood.

A moment of honoring a young man from Ca Mau province at a prestigious award presented by the Central Committee of the Vietnam Youth Union (Photo provided by the subject).

He also actively participated in the "Youth Innovation" movement, with one product winning the Encouragement Award in the entire army in 2023 and two training aid models recognized as provincial-level innovations.

“The moment my name was called at the awards ceremony moved me deeply. It was not only a personal honor but also a reminder to live better and contribute more,” Captain Nguyen Bao Chung shared.

Captain Nguyen Bao Chung also represented the youth of the armed forces and delivered a speech at the meeting commemorating the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam People's Army in Ca Mau (Source: Provided by the interviewee).

He believes that the ideal way for young people in the military to live is to be exemplary in training, to be capable in their work, to be dedicated to serving the people, and to do their part well every day, however small, but bringing practical value to the collective and society.

Captain Nguyen Bao Chung (born in 1995) has consistently achieved the title of Emulation Soldier and Party Member who has excellently completed his duties for many years (2022-2024); he has been awarded Certificates of Commendation by the Provincial People's Committee (2024, 2025), the General Political Department (2022), the Central Committee of the Youth Union and the Central Committee of the Vietnam Youth Union (2024, 2025), and the Ca Mau Provincial Youth Union (2022-2024).

From exemplary individuals like Captain Nguyen Bao Chung, we can see that the flame of enthusiasm and dedication of the youth of Ca Mau continues to shine brightly, a spirit strongly disseminated through the "I Love My Homeland" journey launched by the Central Committee of the Vietnam Youth Union.

Over 100 youth union members participated in the "I Love My Homeland" flag-raising ceremony at Ca Mau Cape.

In the vibrant atmosphere celebrating the 69th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam Youth Union (October 15, 1956 - October 15, 2025), Ms. Nguyen Thi Thuy Duy, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Youth Union, said: "Each stage of the journey is a testament to the spirit of 'Wherever youth are needed, youth will be there; whatever is difficult, youth will overcome it'", contributing to fostering patriotism and national pride in the younger generation.

In 2025, the "I Love My Homeland" journey will consist of three stages: Youth Gratitude - Pride in the National Epic - Pride in Vietnam, with the highlight being the simultaneous flag-raising ceremony in 34 provinces and cities. At Ca Mau Cape, amidst the solemn atmosphere beside the Hanoi flagpole, the moving rendition of "The Marching Song" resonated, evoking national pride in every citizen and visitor.

The Youth Union of the Provincial People's Committee presented gifts to Mrs. Nguyen Thi Le, a mother of a fallen soldier (Long Thanh hamlet, Phuoc Long commune).

Dr. To Ly Bang, Secretary of the Communist Party Committee of Ca Mau General Hospital, examines the health of Vietnamese Heroic Mothers during a tribute trip.

Since the beginning of the campaign, the youth of Ca Mau have organized 61 visits to care for Vietnamese Heroic Mothers, participated in demolishing 111 temporary houses, and mobilized more than 1,700 youth union members. The "New Rural Development Day" and "Green Sunday" movements have attracted more than 2,300 union members to carry out 180 youth projects and activities. Union members have also maintained a team to support online public services, with over 5,900 participations, assisting nearly 100,000 people.

The "I Love My Homeland" journey continues to nurture the aspirations, noble ideals, and the desire to contribute and the enthusiasm of young people.

The annual "I Love My Homeland" journey is not only an opportunity to express gratitude and pride in national traditions, but also a source of inspiration for young people to live beautifully, contribute, and grow, continuing the flame of patriotism and contributing to building a more prosperous and beautiful Ca Mau homeland.

Trinh Hai

Source: https://baocamau.vn/tiep-lua-tu-hao-tu-hanh-trinh-toi-yeu-to-quoc-toi--a123099.html