Young people in Quang Ninh province salute the flag at the place President Ho Chi Minh visited.
TPO - As part of the activities commemorating the 70th anniversary of its founding, the Vietnam Youth Union of Quang Ninh City organized a meaningful flag-raising ceremony titled "I Love My Homeland" under the rain, with the participation of over 300 union members and young people.
Báo Tiền Phong
Video shows over 300 youth union members braving the rain to salute the flag in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Vietnamese Youth Day. On the morning of October 4th, at the Memorial Site commemorating President Ho Chi Minh's visit to Uong Bi, Vang Danh Ward, Quang Ninh City, the Quang Ninh City Youth Union and the Quang Ninh City Federation of Youth Associations organized a flag-raising ceremony and a traditional activity titled "Proud of 70 years of the Vietnam Youth Union" - Stage 5 - "I Love My Homeland" journey. Attending the flag-raising ceremony were Mr. Nguyen Dinh Dan - Standing Deputy Secretary of the City Youth Union, President of the Vietnam Student Association of Quang Ninh City, Mr. Nguyen Vu - Deputy Secretary of the City Youth Union, President of the Vietnam Youth Union of Quang Ninh City, along with representatives from the Vang Danh and Uong Bi wards. The flag-raising ceremony also attracted over 300 outstanding youth union members, representing nearly 268,000 youth union members and young people in Quang Ninh city.
In a solemn atmosphere, representatives of the Quang Ninh City Youth Union, along with delegates and young union members, offered flowers and incense to commemorate President Ho Chi Minh and the heroes and martyrs, the outstanding sons and daughters of the Vietnamese nation who sacrificed their lives and youth for the independence and freedom of the Fatherland and the happiness of the people.
The "I Love My Homeland" flag-raising ceremony is a meaningful socio -political activity organized by the Central Committee and the Vietnam Youth Union at all levels to awaken patriotism and national pride in the younger generation and the people of Quang Ninh city. The flag-raising ceremony not only attracted young people but also saw the participation of a large number of armed forces stationed in Quang Ninh city. Through this program, the spirit of patriotism, solidarity, and community responsibility has been spread. The activities also contribute to creating a joyful and enthusiastic atmosphere, arousing pride and a sense of responsibility in each citizen towards their homeland and country. According to a representative of the Quang Ninh City Youth Union, over 70 years of development and growth (October 15, 1956 - October 15, 2026), the Vietnam Youth Union has always been a broad home uniting all strata of youth. It is an environment for young people to train, contribute, promote patriotism, self-reliance, self-improvement, and responsibility to the community. The program is an opportunity to awaken national pride, cultivate revolutionary ideals, and foster love for the homeland; at the same time, it spreads the spirit of responsibility and the aspiration to contribute among members and young people in the cause of building and protecting the Fatherland. Through traditional activities organized by the Quang Ninh City Youth Union, many exemplary youth union officials, outstanding young families, and young people who live beautiful lives and actively participate in building the young city of Quang Ninh have been discovered and promoted. Nguyen Vu Anh Thu, a member of the Youth Union in Vang Danh ward, shared that at the historical site where President Ho Chi Minh once visited Uong Bi, during the solemn flag-raising ceremony "I love my homeland," she felt even more proud of the Union's traditions. "I am clearly committed to continuing to hone my character, nurture my aspirations, promote a pioneering and creative spirit, live a beautiful and meaningful life, and contribute to my homeland and country," Anh Thu shared. On this occasion, the Quang Ninh City Youth Union presented the Decision to establish three Vietnam Youth Union organizations in non-state enterprises. This is a significant milestone, contributing to expanding the Union's organization in the business sector, creating an environment for young workers and laborers to connect, train, contribute, and play a pioneering role in building enterprises and localities. The flag-raising ceremony and traditional event "Proud of 70 years of the Vietnam Youth Union" - Stage 5 - "I Love My Homeland" journey is not only an opportunity to review the past journey, but also a call to action for young people to continue extending these good values through concrete projects, tasks, and actions for the community and for the Fatherland.
The historical site commemorating President Ho Chi Minh's visit to Uong Bi is linked to the historical event of President Ho Chi Minh's visit to Uong Bi on February 2, 1965 (the first day of the Lunar New Year of the Year of the Snake). After attending a rally with representatives of ethnic groups from Quang Ninh province in Hon Gai town, President Ho Chi Minh and the delegation from the Central and provincial governments visited and extended New Year greetings to the officials, soldiers, and people of Uong Bi town, and visited the Soviet experts who were helping Vietnam build power plants, coal mines, and mechanical factories.
Uncle Ho extended New Year greetings, praised the labor and production emulation movement of the town's military and people, and affectionately advised: "Currently, the Uong Bi Power Plant and the Vang Danh Gold Mine are among the largest and most modern enterprises in our country. Coal and electricity are essential for industry and agriculture . You all should strive to produce more, faster, better, and cheaper..."
