I have lived in Vietnam for 6 years. From the first days I set foot on this land, what impressed me the most was the kindness and hospitality of the Vietnamese people.

I was really surprised to find that there are so many beautiful things here: beautiful landscapes, rich culture, deep history, exquisite cuisine, and above all, lovely people.

But what moved me the most was not just the obvious things, but the profound difference in the way Vietnamese people perceive and live. In Europe, people often put the individual first, then family and community. In Vietnam, I clearly felt that collective values ​​were more highly valued. Family, homeland and people around are always the top priority.

Last week I joined a trip to support orphans in Dak Lak – an experience that left me with many profound thoughts. I believe that individuals are only truly formed and developed healthily through relationships with the community. The way of living in harmony, prioritizing common happiness as the Vietnamese are doing, in my opinion is very humane and inspiring.

Mr. Timothée Rousselin (France) and his Vietnamese wife. (Photo: NVCC)

During my time here, there is one special day that always leaves a deep impression on me: April 30. As someone who studied the Vietnam War through Western books, I could not have imagined that only when I lived here would I understand the depth of emotions and the strong vitality of the Vietnamese people.

April 30th, to me, is not only a major historical milestone for Vietnam, the day of national reunification, but also a powerful symbol of the desire for freedom, of the journey of healing, development and moving towards the future. What moves me is that the Vietnamese people do not live in hatred, but together remember the past with pride and gratitude. It is a message of peace and solidarity that the whole world should learn from.

Source: https://thoidai.com.vn/nguoi-viet-tuong-nho-qua-khu-bang-niem-tu-hao-va-long-biet-on-213102.html