BHG - April 30, 1975 holds great historical significance for every Vietnamese citizen. It was the moment when the country was completely cleared of enemies, the North and the South reunited in the joy of unification. As the years have passed, the spirit of the Great Victory of Spring 1975 remains, becoming the motivation for every citizen to strive to study, work, be creative, and contribute to building a strong country.

The streets in Ha Giang city are bright with red flags. Photo: Yen Hoa

During the historic days of April, the northernmost land of the Fatherland put on a brilliant red coat of flags, flowers, billboards, slogans and many cultural and artistic activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025). Agencies, schools and residential areas also simultaneously hung the national flag, creating a solemn and exciting atmosphere, recalling the heroic historical days of the nation. Feelings of excitement, emotion and pride are the common feelings of every citizen during these days. Veteran Nguyen The Soai, Tran Phu ward (TPHG) shared: Every year when April comes, my heart is filled with emotion. Having participated in the fight to liberate the South, April 30, 1975 will always be a special day in my memory. Only after experiencing the war years and witnessing the division of the country in two parts can we fully understand the great significance of the April 30 victory. Therefore, I always remind my children and grandchildren of the value of peace, independence, and freedom to live and work in a way that is worthy of the sacrifices of previous generations.

Ha Giang Newspaper recorded a discussion to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day. Photo: PV

April carries a sacred meaning, an occasion to review the heroic history of the nation, reminding us of the responsibility of each individual in building and defending the Fatherland. In that flow, Ha Giang youth have carried out many practical activities, typically the traditional talk program at the National Historical Relic Site of Bac Me Cang, Yen Cuong Commune (Bac Me). Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Youth Union, Hoang The Hanh said: This is an activity with special meaning to "Tell historical stories - Fuel the tradition" for union members and young people. The touching stories have shown the will, patriotism, indomitable revolutionary spirit and the great sacrifice of war veterans, heroes and martyrs in the cause of national liberation. Thereby, fostering love for the homeland and country in each young person, to strive to study and continue writing the heroic history of the nation...

The union members and young people sat together, attentively listening to the stories and memories, sometimes boiling with enthusiasm, sometimes choked with emotion, of the veterans. At that moment, the young people were filled with admiration and deep gratitude for the great contributions of their fathers and grandfathers. Attentively following the emotional sharing of historical witnesses, Chu Khanh Linh, a student of Yen Phu High School (Bac Me) expressed: Today's generation is very lucky to be born and raised in peacetime, to live in a country where the war has ended, the economy is increasingly prosperous. We realize that we need to be conscious, responsible, and make efforts to study and work well to contribute to building an increasingly prosperous country.

Veterans, union members and young people participate in a traditional talk program at the Bac Me National Historical Site. Photo: Hoang Tuyen

Localities also organized many exciting and practical activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day, such as art programs with songs praising the Party, Uncle Ho, and love for the homeland and country; cultural and sports exchange activities such as the Pickleball Tournament, Cross-country race; meetings, seminars, historical talks, journeys to red addresses... creating a joyful and exciting atmosphere among cadres, civil servants, public employees and all classes of people; contributing to educating traditions and arousing love for the homeland and country.

“The festival of total victory excites the country/ We want to fly up, intoxicated by the majestic mountains and rivers/ We want to shout loudly, sing forever Vietnam, the heroic Fatherland...” The melody of the song “The Country is Full of Joy” has penetrated deeply into the souls of many generations of Vietnamese people, reminding us of the great victory of the nation, the day when North and South reunited as one. Looking back at that brilliant milestone makes today’s generation more aware, responsible, act together, create strength to bring the country firmly on the path of integration and development.

YEN HOA

Source: https://baohagiang.vn/50-nam-giai-phong-mien-nam-thong-nhat-dat-nuoc/202504/thang-tu-dat-nuoc-tron-niem-vui-00446d7/