Going beyond the framework of a mere commemorative event, this project demonstrates VOV’s strategic vision and strong innovation in the digital age, affirming its position as a key national press agency.
The Voice of Vietnam (VOV) officially announced the experiential project "Returning to sacred moments" at the National Broadcasting Center, 58 Quan Su (Hanoi).
The core objective of the project is to vividly and authentically recreate the important historical moment at Ba Dinh Square on September 2, 1945, where President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence, giving birth to the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. Through modern technology, the project creates a strong emotional bridge, helping generations of Vietnamese people, especially the young, to "go back in time" to return and fully feel the sacred and heroic atmosphere of the nation.
Key findings from the project show that it was a huge success in engaging audiences of all ages, from veterans in their 70s to children and their families. This approach transformed dry history into an interactive experience that was deeply emotional and educational . In terms of technology, the project is a testament to the clever combination of modern technology such as VR and AI with meticulous hand-crafted graphics techniques, ensuring authenticity and absolute respect for historical values.
Strategically, “Returning to the Sacred Moment” is not only a breakthrough media product but also an important lever to help VOV reposition its role. From a traditional radio agency, VOV is transforming itself into a multi-platform, multimedia communications complex capable of leading public opinion and creating social consensus in the digital age. This article will analyze in depth the cooperation model, technology choices and social effectiveness of the project, and provide strategic recommendations for the development and replication of this model in the future, especially in the fields of education and cultural tourism.
Member of the Party Central Committee, Member of the Government Party Executive Committee, Party Secretary, General Director of VOV Do Tien Sy and guests experienced "Returning to the sacred moment".
Strategic Context of the Project
Position and role of Voice of Vietnam (VOV)
As the country's main press agency, the Voice of Vietnam (VOV) has a special historical role, accompanying the nation since its early days. Immediately after the Declaration of Independence was read by President Ho Chi Minh at Ba Dinh Square, the Declaration was broadcast by VOV, opening a new era for the country. From the resistance war against France and the US to the renovation process, VOV has always maintained its role as an important information bridge between the Party, the State and the people.
The 80th anniversary of its establishment on September 7, 2025 is a ripe time for VOV to look back on its glorious past and shape its future direction. Choosing to recreate the National Day event on September 2, 1945 using modern technology is not only an activity to pay tribute to history but also a declaration of change, affirming that VOV will continue to accompany the nation in a digital era - the era of national growth.
VOV's Digital Transformation Strategy
In the context of rapidly changing global media, VOV has identified digital transformation as a “top priority” and a “vital factor” to maintain its position. This strategy is not simply about applying new technology but more importantly, it is a “mindset shift” from the leadership level to the entire content production and distribution process.
The VR project “Return to the Sacred Moment” is a concrete and symbolic product of that strategy. It demonstrates VOV’s ability to leverage digital technology to create breakthrough media products, reach new audiences and effectively carry out its mission of orienting public opinion. The project shows that VOV is not just a traditional radio or television station but has become a modern multimedia communications complex.
The project “Returning to the sacred moment” demonstrates VOV’s strategic vision and strong innovation in the digital age, affirming its position as a key national press agency.
The purpose and meaning of "Returning to the sacred moment"
The core objective of the project is to recreate in the most vivid and authentic way the important historical event at Ba Dinh Square on September 2, 1945, where President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence. The project uses technology to overcome the barriers of time and space, allowing people to "go back in time" to stand at the location 80 years ago, see Uncle Ho standing on the podium, feel the cheers and applause of thousands of compatriots in a solemn and emotional atmosphere.
The deeper meaning of the project is the connection between generations. While the older generations can “relive” the heroic memories, the younger generations born after 1945 have the opportunity to experience history in the most intuitive and emotional way. This is an effort to “bring history closer to the public through a real interactive experience”, contributing to fostering national pride and love in a natural and sustainable way.
In-depth on the Project "Returning to the Sacred Moment"
Overview and Cooperation Model
The “Return to Sacred Moments” project is the result of a strategic cooperation model between key units in the station with experts and scientists. VOV plays the role of chair, directing and allocating resources, assigning VTC News Electronic Newspaper and the Post and Telecommunications Institute of Technology (PTIT) to coordinate the implementation.
This model is a remarkable strength. It combines the strengths of VOV’s media and influence, the digital content production capacity and modern journalism of VTC News (a unit under VOV), along with the extensive technological expertise of a prestigious training institution like PTIT. The intersection of journalism, technology and education has created a product that is not only informative but also has depth in experience and education. The development of all equipment and technology in Vietnam also emphasizes the country’s autonomy and creativity in the field of technology.
Core technology and authenticity
The project uses two fundamental technologies: virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) to recreate the historical context. Participants are equipped with modern Meta Quest VR glasses, allowing them to move freely in a 3D virtual space, observe 360-degree views of Ba Dinh Square, colorful with flags and flowers, listen to Uncle Ho's reading of the Declaration of Independence and join the excited crowd.
However, there is a discrepancy in the sources regarding the application of technology. While many reports claim that the project uses both VR and AI to recreate history, another source emphasizes that the program is made using “manual computer graphics techniques, without using artificial intelligence or automated tools” for the scene reconstruction. Further analysis shows that this contradiction is due to the intentional division of technological roles. Data from other sources indicates that AI technology is actually used to create a “virtual editor” that displays in Holobox, whose task is to introduce details about the event and flexibly answer questions about the history of VOV.
This represents a smart strategic choice: the team used hand-crafted graphics to recreate the entire Ba Dinh Square scene and the faces of the people. This approach ensured the highest level of accuracy and artistry, avoiding the errors or unnaturalness that generative AI can cause when recreating an important historical event. At the same time, they applied AI purposefully to enhance the personalized experience and provide effective insights. The combination of human meticulousness and machine intelligence was a key factor in the project’s success.
To ensure historical authenticity, the project was advised by prestigious experts such as Professor Vu Minh Giang and Professor Tu Thi Loan. Details from costumes, vehicle types, to the location of the stage were all “verified through archival documents and expert consultation”. The use of valuable original materials, such as President Ho Chi Minh’s reading of the Declaration of Independence from VOV’s archives, created an extremely authentic and sacred experience, deeply connecting viewers with history.
User experience and social effectiveness
The project attracted a large public participation, with tens of thousands of people and many tourists patiently lining up, despite the rain. The event was particularly attractive, with the participation of many ages, from children, young people to the elderly and families.
People experience "Returning to the sacred moment"
The reactions of the participants have demonstrated the strong effectiveness of the project. The elderly, such as Mrs. Nguyen Thi Xuan Mai, over 70 years old, could not hide their emotions when they "relived" the sacred and heroic atmosphere of 80 years ago. Similarly, Professor Tu Thi Loan shared the feeling of "being reborn" with the lively facial expressions, oaths and applause. For the younger generation, the project has created a strong impact on historical education. Mr. Hoang Minh Hieu said he was "surprised by the unprecedented realism" compared to reading books and newspapers, while Ms. Nguyen Thu Hang felt "like she was really standing in the middle of Ba Dinh Square".
A history teacher, Mr. Nguyen Van Duong, commented that VR technology has “opened up a completely new approach” to the subject of history, making “dry lectures more lively” and eliminating the barriers of space and time. This shows that the project is not only an entertainment or commemorative event but also a breakthrough educational tool, spreading cultural and historical values naturally and effectively.
VOV's pioneering role in the context of national digital transformation
"Return to Sacred Moment" - A strategic lever
The project “Returning to the Sacred Moment” is evaluated by the organization as “a breakthrough in integrating modern technology into journalism and media”. Mr. Do Tien Sy, General Director of VOV, affirmed that this is “a symbol of VOV’s comprehensive innovation in the journey of transformation with the digital age”.
This product is not only a timely event but also a strategic tool, helping VOV consolidate its position as a “mainstream, multimedia media complex” capable of reaching new audiences with the most innovative means. It clearly demonstrates the Station’s shift in thinking, from broadcasting traditional content to creating interactive experiences, capable of orienting and spreading values in a profound way.
The Difference of "Return to Sacred Moment"
VOV’s project has groundbreaking differences, not only focusing on digitizing a space, a place or recreating lost architecture. “Returning to the Sacred Moment” bravely delves into recreating a complex and emotional historical event. Recreating not only the context but also the emotions, movements, facial expressions and voices of tens of thousands of people at a specific historical moment requires a huge investment of meticulousness and care.
Young audiences experience “Return to the sacred moment”.
This is what takes VOV’s project to a new level, not just technology but also the “art of historical storytelling” using digital media, creating a much deeper emotional impact and meaning. A vivid, complex historical event with human and emotional elements, the National Day of September 2, 1945, combined with VR to recreate the context, using AI for editing and using hand-crafted graphics to create character details. The context has brought a deep emotional experience, fostering national pride and connecting generations, recreating a “live” moment with sound, movement, human emotions and immersing viewers in the event, not just observing like watching on a normal screen.
Evaluation and Conclusion
The success of the “Return to the Sacred Moment” project lies not only in the number of participants but also in the profound value it brings. This project has proven that technology is only a means, not an end. The careful choice between modern technology and manual techniques has shown a mature project management mindset, placing the core value of history above the flashiness of technology.
The project also opens up a huge potential for the field of history and culture education. By turning history lessons into an interactive, immersive experience, the project has aroused curiosity and a spirit of active learning in the younger generation, eliminating the barriers of space and time. This shows that the VR model can be a breakthrough solution to improve the quality of history teaching in schools.
Ultimately, the success of the project is the inevitable result of a multi-disciplinary collaboration model between journalism, technology and education. This collaboration has created a valuable digital media product that effectively serves the national goals of preserving and promoting culture and history.
The VR project “Returning to the Sacred Moment” is not only a successful celebration but also an important milestone in VOV’s digital transformation strategy. The project has demonstrated VOV’s ability to use advanced technology to convey the core values of the nation in an effective and emotional way.
By recreating a sacred and heroic moment, this project has reinforced VOV’s position as a key press agency, always accompanying the nation from the heroic past to the digital future. “Returning to the sacred moment” is not only a technological achievement but also a clear demonstration of innovative thinking, contributing to orienting, leading and spreading sustainable values in the new era.
According to VOV
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