Culture guides the way, bringing spring across a thousand miles.

VHO - The touching images reflected in the Spring 2026 Cultural Magazine during the days leading up to Tet (Lunar New Year) are the spacious new homes of people in the flood-stricken central region, completed after the swift "Quang Trung Campaign".

Readers will surely empathize upon hearing the heartfelt words of Mr. Cao Van Muoi (54 years old), son of Mrs. To Thi Sua (90 years old) in Chanh Hoi village, Ngo May commune, Gia Lai province: “My parents’ house was built in 1985 but we never had the means to repair it. And then it was completely destroyed by Typhoon No. 13. Thanks to the sincere and dedicated help of the officers and soldiers of the 7th Engineering Brigade, this spring my mother has a new house she has longed for for decades. The whole family is overjoyed. We are grateful to the Party, the State, the local government, and especially to the enthusiastic help of the soldiers of Uncle Ho's army.”

My heart aches for the central region of Vietnam. Like a carrying pole bent at both ends, it bears the burdens of both parts of the country. A place of scorching sun and storms year-round, yet rarely have natural disasters and floods been as relentless and devastating as in 2025. "First time," "breaking the peak," "historic"—these are words frequently used by the people and the media—unfortunately, and certainly not as desired—to describe the horrific storms and floods of the year.

Fire tests gold. The greater the difficulties and challenges, the more unwavering our character shines through. “Vietnam, from blood and fire, rises from the mud, shining brightly” (The Country , Nguyen Dinh Thi). The national spirit from the early years of independence and the indomitable will in the resistance against the French resonates again on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Autumn Revolution. “Love others as you love yourself,” “When one horse is sick, the whole herd stops eating,” “The healthy leaf protects the withered leaf”… these precious traditions have existed in every generation. But this is the first time that the spirit of mutual support and compassion has become a campaign, swift, bold, and decisive, led by the Party, directed and implemented by the Government, with the entire army and people working together in unity. The “Quang Trung Campaign,” as Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh repeatedly emphasized, “was a resounding victory without gunfire.” Vietnam, from suffering and hardship, once again – rising from the mud of storms and floods, “shines brightly” !

What constitutes the soul and identity of a nation, shaping its spirit and character, enabling it to overcome all adversities and enemies?

That's CULTURE .

Distilled through thousands of years of history, these beautiful values ​​and precious traditions are the red thread of cultural affection that connects millions of hearts.

Challenged in contemporary life, culture acts like an invisible thread, supporting the kite's high flight but also holding us back, helping us connect with our roots and return to the essence of our nation.

Enduring strength is also a driving force for development. Culture is not only a spiritual foundation but also a direct economic force, an important endogenous resource that promotes sustainable growth.

"Culture must guide the nation's path." Uncle Ho's teachings from years ago have never been implemented so decisively. At the beginning of his term, the late General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong chaired the Second National Cultural Conference. At the end of his term, just before the National Party Congress, on behalf of the Politburo, General Secretary To Lam signed and promulgated Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW on the Development of Vietnamese Culture.

Culture is confidently moving into a new era!

Celebrating the Party and the Spring Festival, General Secretary To Lam's message at the closing session of the 14th National Congress of the Party: "Say it and do it, do it immediately, do it correctly, do it decisively, do it to the end, and do it effectively" is a rallying cry, a command of life, expressing a strong commitment and an honorable promise to the people regarding the goal of "a prosperous people, a strong nation, democracy, fairness, and civilization."

The whole country joyfully welcomed the Spring with a new spirit. "This Spring is far better than previous Springs," as President Ho Chi Minh wished for in his New Year's greeting, the call to arms for the historic Tet Offensive and Uprising of 1968: "Forward! Complete victory will surely be ours! "

Happy New Year! Văn Hóa wishes our readers good health, peace, and prosperity. May you achieve great success!

The land is resplendent and majestic. Culture illuminates the path / Spring arrives across vast distances!

CULTURE

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