Love the homeland through volunteering

In recent times, the volunteer program of Da Nang youth has gone beyond the framework of sharing with the people in the highlands, and has become a "special class" to arouse love for the homeland and promote youth responsibility to the community.

Members were moved to sing the proud melody of the National Anthem at the border marker. PHOTO: SONG THANH

Recently, Da Nang volunteer groups have had many creative and deeply educational activities. Instead of just “giving”, young people have also received many valuable lessons, which are the spirit of sharing and civic responsibility towards the community.

Young people and community responsibility

Recently, the Danang Friends Club organized a program called “La Dêê - The Border Day of Return” that left many strong emotions for the participating volunteers. Accordingly, the program gave away more than 100 gifts including necessities, school supplies, and medicine to students and poor families. In addition, the volunteer group also organized cultural and artistic exchanges with local people and border guards, contributing to strengthening the solidarity between the army and people at the border.

Taking a souvenir photo at Milestone 717, which affirms national territorial sovereignty . PHOTO: SONG THANH

One of the most emotional highlights of the trip was the flag-raising ceremony and the singing of the National Anthem, solemnly held at Border Marker 717 - marking the border between Vietnam and Laos.

At the moment the national flag fluttered in the middle of Truong Son mountain range, the young volunteers from Da Nang took a moment to remember the beloved President Ho Chi Minh and the heroes who had fallen for the independence and freedom of the nation. The sacred space of the border and the majestic melody of the National Anthem left unforgettable emotions in the hearts of the participants, arousing national pride.

On this occasion, the Border Guard soldiers shared about the silent and difficult work in the mission of protecting every inch of sacred land on the Fatherland's border. Through this, the volunteers understood more clearly the value of peace and appreciated more what they had.

The national flag flutters in the highlands of Nam Tra My. PHOTO: NU CUOI HONG

Volunteer Le Trung Anh, a young man from Hanoi, shared: “I have lived in Da Nang for 5 years, but this is the first time I have set foot on the border marker, which is just one step away from Laos. Only when I come here can I truly feel the meaning of the two words Fatherland. I will never forget the feeling of standing under the red flag with a yellow star and listening to the stories of the border guards.”

Mr. Chau Van Ngo, Secretary of the La Dee Commune Party Committee, shared: “Marker 717 is not only an important boundary marker to affirm national territorial sovereignty but also an ideal educational red address for young people. Many volunteer groups have combined to organize volunteer activities for the community and perform flag-raising and oath-taking ceremonies at the marker, to foster patriotism in the young generation.”

Gifts were sent to villagers. PHOTO: SONG THANH

Arouse love for homeland

The road to A Xo village, La Ee border commune, follows the mountains covered with white clouds all year round. In the middle of the remote border area, members of the Youth Union Club were moved to see the national flag flying over the roofs of the Co Tu people's houses. And that emotion was even more intense when arriving at A Xo village and seeing the image of the national flag and a portrait of Uncle Ho, two "treasures" solemnly placed by the Co Tu people in the middle of the main house.

During the scouting trip, club members heard the villagers share about the harsh conditions at the border, because the wind blew day and night, the flags often faded quickly. The government and Border Guard Station provided flags to the villagers but in batches. Understanding and appreciating that pride, in addition to gifts of necessities and cash sent to the villagers, the Youth Union Club also presented 200 national flags and iron flagpoles to all households in A Xo village to maintain the sacred symbol of sovereignty at the border.

Giving gifts and national flags to border residents. PHOTO: SONG THANH

Ms. Plông Thị Nhu shared: "My family has a tradition of hanging the national flag. It is a joy to receive flags and pictures of Uncle Ho from the city's young people. I am very happy."

Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Hong, Head of the Youth Union Club, said that although the group's gift was small, the people really appreciated it. On this occasion, the group also visited and gave gifts to the village elder of A Xo village, one of the most prestigious people in the Co Tu ethnic community in Cho Chun. At the same time, they planted 200 trees in the border area. The activity not only helps improve the ecological environment, but also sends a message about the long-term attachment to the borderland where the support of young people is always needed.

Phan Duc Volunteer Club presented the national flag to Tak Chay village, Tra Tap commune.

Mr. Tran Hong Phuc, Vice President of Da Nang Charity Association shared: “We always accompany activities that combine volunteering and educating patriotism for Da Nang youth. This is a way for young people to grow up, connect, and live more responsibly with their homeland.”

Not only stopping at remote border areas, Phan Duc Charity Clubs and Pink Smiles have also spread love, bringing the sacred image of the Fatherland to the highlands of Nam Tra My and Tra Tap communes. The volunteer groups have presented the national flag and Uncle Ho's picture to each village and roof, arousing patriotism and national pride in the great forest.

Source: https://baodanang.vn/yeu-que-huong-qua-hanh-trinh-thien-nguyen-3303615.html