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Every time we meet her and talk to her, we feel like we are given new energy, positive, optimistic, and happy. Time seems to be kind to her, because I believe no one can guess her real age because of the dynamism and youthfulness that radiates from her demeanor and lifestyle. She is writer Minh Hang, a member of the Provincial Literature and Arts Association.

After retiring, writer Minh Hang learned to play the guitar, fulfilling her dream of playing and singing.

Writer Minh Hang was formerly Head of Party Building Department, Thai Nguyen Newspaper (old).   After a long time since she retired (in 2017), due to conditions and circumstances, she and I rarely met, so when I called to visit, she happily made an appointment to meet, which made me very happy.

Seeing her, still looking as neat and cheerful as ever, I suddenly asked an innocent question: Have you retired for 3 years? She smiled and said: More than 8 years! The timeline made me startled and embarrassed. 8 years had passed so quickly. Time really waits for no one, it flies by like a shadow, but those 8 years did not seem to make her "different" from the days when we were still colleagues, still soldiers with the "boss"...

Memories came flooding back like a film, happy and sad, but they were recalled in the sound of laughter and cheerfulness. She was always like that, full of enthusiasm and positive energy in all circumstances. When she was still a journalist, I read most of her articles. Because I found in her writing the "quality" that I liked, soft, smooth, soaring, romantic, full of the breath of life, but hidden deep in each sentence was concern and humanity about social issues that readers were interested in; sympathy and sincere sharing with the unfortunate lives.

Not only is she good at writing, she also writes poetry, sings, dances, plays music... And she said: Only after retirement, she really has more time to devote to those passions! Those things always bring her joy in life, peace every day. She rarely interferes in her children's affairs, only encourages and motivates them to fulfill their dreams.

The higher and farther her children fly, the more peaceful and happy she is, the happier she is. Just like her husband, she always supports and accompanies him in experiencing his passion for photography. Together with him, she builds a warm and happy family.

Hearing her say that, I suddenly blamed myself, even though I was 1 zodiac sign older than her, it seemed like I lived and thought like an old-fashioned person, never really living for my own interests. She gave me another lesson about life. The reason I said that was because since the day we were together under the roof of Thai Nguyen Newspaper, I learned a lot from her, from how to treat people, write articles to take care of skin, hair...

Writer Minh Hang talks with artists in the program "Sac Then Viet Bac", August 2025.

Today, meeting her again, still smiling, her voice unchanged over time, she excitedly talked about the achievements of the "retired cadre": We are entering the era of technology and digital transformation, in 2024, she organized a class at home on phone editing techniques using KineMaster software, with 12 participants. She also learned to write content to post on Zalo, TikTok and is currently participating in the Popular AI movement, first to identify fake images and malicious videos created by scammers using artificial intelligence for bad purposes. In March 2025, she organized a class on artificial intelligence (AI) with 20 participants. The classes were all taught for free by highly qualified young people.

Then she said as if confiding: Our job is to write for newspapers. The love of words has existed since childhood and the need to write is like flesh and blood for her. So what should a retired person write? To satisfy her passion for writing, she directs her pen to the core values ​​of life, which are the cultural roots, the crystallized sediments of this land. Her parents have been in Thai Nguyen for more than 100 years, she was born and raised here, that is the foundation for her to find, understand and write about her homeland.

In addition to writing for newspapers, she also writes books. Since her retirement, she has written 5 books. She has sold some books for nearly 4 million VND and donated all of that money to 3 children with special difficult circumstances. As for Hoang Duc Cuong, 6 years old, residential group 6, Gia Sang ward, she gave him 2.7 million VND to help pay for school fees and buy clothes.

Her heart and vision make me admire and respect her. On the first day of winter, I visited her family in group 13, Gia Sang ward. We sat and enjoyed tea, chatting in a cozy, peaceful space. She gave me a new source of inspiration. I felt more love for my job and people...

Writer Minh Hang is one of the few retirees in the province who won awards in journalism competitions, such as: Bringing the Party's resolutions into life; Essay and reportage award of Thai Nguyen Literature and Arts.

In 2024, she won 3 prizes in competitions: Political competition on protecting the Party's ideological foundation; Huynh Thuc Khang Journalism Award and Award for bringing the Party's resolutions into life.

In 2025 alone, up to this November, she has won 5 awards in literary and journalism competitions.

Source: https://baothainguyen.vn/xa-hoi/202511/yeu-nguoi-yeu-doi-qua-tung-con-chu-4891892/