Historical education: Preparing for the future

These days, across the country, many exciting activities are taking place towards the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025) and further, the important event of the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2025).

This is an opportunity for every Vietnamese citizen to review the heroic history, deepen national pride, and show gratitude to previous generations who sacrificed for the independence and freedom of the Fatherland.

In that context, educating the younger generation about historical traditions has become an urgent task, not only to preserve cultural and historical values ​​but also to prepare the younger generation for personality building and raising their sense of responsibility towards the country.

Educating the younger generation about historical traditions has become an urgent task, not only to preserve cultural and historical values ​​but also to prepare the younger generation for personality building and raising their sense of responsibility towards the country.

History is the origin of a nation. The glorious feats of arms through the periods of national construction and defense, the silent sacrifices of heroic martyrs in the two resistance wars against France and the US,... have created a unified, peaceful, powerful and prosperous Vietnam like today. The names of famous people and national heroes are not only the pride of all generations but also a vivid lesson about patriotism, strong will and dedication. However, as the past becomes more and more distant, a part of young people seem to be gradually forgetting the meaning of those values.

It is not difficult to see that nowadays there are young people who are indifferent to national history. They can be enthusiastic about updating new trends on social networks, excited about foreign cultures, even know by heart the biographies of foreign historical figures or world movie stars, but are vague when asked about important events or heroes of their own country.

According to feedback from teachers and parents, many students only study history to cope with exams, leading to a lack of understanding of the meaning of major holidays such as April 30 or September 2. This is not only a knowledge gap but also a manifestation of the lack of connection between the younger generation and the national origin.

The causes of this situation come from many sides. First of all, the explosion of technology and the internet has brought a flat world, where global cultural values ​​easily penetrate the lives of young people. Blockbuster movies, music trends or video games from abroad are often carefully invested in form, easily attracting the attention of young people compared to dry history lessons in textbooks. Second, the way history is taught in many places is still heavily theoretical, lacking liveliness and practical connections, making students feel bored. Finally, it is impossible not to mention the role of family and society. When parents are busy with work, when historical stories are no longer told over family meals or in community activities, the younger generation gradually loses the connection with the past.

The consequences of this indifference are not small. A young generation lacking knowledge of history will find it difficult to appreciate the values ​​that the country has, leading to a superficial life, lacking responsibility towards the community and the Fatherland.

History is not only about past events, but also a lesson for each person to orient their actions in the present and the future. If they are not proud of their national origin, what will young people use as a fulcrum to assert themselves in a competitive globalized world?

To change this situation, historical education needs to be seen as a journey to awaken emotions, not just a transmission of rigid knowledge. First of all, schools need to innovate teaching methods, bringing history closer to students through practical experiences such as visiting historical sites, watching documentaries, or organizing historical storytelling competitions. Stories about national heroes need to be told in a lively, familiar language, instead of just dry numbers and events.

In addition, families and society also need to join hands. Parents can spend time telling their children historical stories and reading literary works on the theme of revolutionary war with their children. The media, from newspapers, television to social networks, also need to promote the meaning of major holidays, spreading the good values ​​of national history to young people.

More importantly, history education should not stop at recounting the past, but should be linked to the present and the future. Young people need to be inspired to understand history to appreciate the past and to continue that spirit in building a modern, prosperous Vietnam.

When young people realize that every action they take today is part of tomorrow’s history, their sense of responsibility will be aroused. Teaching historical traditions to the young generation is therefore a common mission of the whole society. Because a nation that respects history will always have the strength to go far.

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