Youth join in the celebration of April 30: Pride and creativity

Nguyen Quang Bich Street is filled with red on April 30 (Photo: Van Anh)

Young Generation: Perception of History

Every April 30th – the day of the Liberation of the South and the reunification of the country – the heroic history of the nation is recalled with deep gratitude. In that flow of memories, today’s young generation also finds their own ways to connect with history. Not only memorizing the names of battles or timelines, young people are proactively approaching history in many new and more vivid forms.

In particular, 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification – a meaningful milestone in the nation’s development journey. In this solemn atmosphere, a series of major events such as military parades, parades at the Independence Palace, historical exhibitions, art programs, etc. are being held across the country, attracting the attention and enthusiastic participation of young people.

Not only spectators, young people are actively participating in many unique forms of response: from volunteering to participate in the festival, sharing event images on social networks, to creating inspirational media content about the great victory day. The heroic spirit of the past is reviving in a modern, creative and proud appearance.

Young people share national pride through each film (Source: TikTok)

For young people, April 30 is an opportunity for them to look back, understand and be grateful for the past, thereby evoking in their hearts serious thoughts about their responsibilities to the country today. Although not living in wartime, the young generation is still continuing the spirit of their ancestors - with empathy, creativity and a sense of responsibility to the country today.

Create and spread history

Grasping the trend of “broadcasting” everything on social networks, many young people choose TikTok and Instagram Reels as platforms to retell historical stories in a new style. Instead of dry presentations, young people transform into historical figures, using music and eye-catching transition effects to vividly recreate heroic moments. Clips telling stories about Uncle Ho, Vo Thi Sau, or the April 30 event with modern dialogue and youthful language not only spread quickly but also help history “catch a real trend” with young people.

Historical videos created by young people spread strongly on social networks

(Source: TikTok)

With their strengths in visual thinking and technological skills, many young people have chosen the form of short film making and graphic design to recreate history in their own way. From 2D animation, stop-motion to retro, abstract or minimalist posters, young people are not afraid to experiment to convey the national spirit through modern visual language. These products not only have artistic value but also contribute to "activating" interest in history in the youth community.

One of the simple yet emotional ways young people express their patriotism is through photos with the symbol of the red flag with a yellow star. On April 30, social networks are flooded with images of young people wearing the national flag, posing in front of historical sites or simply smiling brightly in the sun. Each photo is not only a beautiful moment, but also an affirmation: today's generation is always proud and grateful for the sacrifices of their ancestors.

These days, places with brilliant flags and flowers such as Au Trieu street, Nguyen Quang Bich street, Tu Hoa alley, Dang Thai Than street,... attract many young people to check-in, capturing moments filled with the red color of the sacred national flag.

“I find the atmosphere very sacred but also extremely intimate. When standing in the middle of a scene full of red, I feel really proud,” Nguyen Ngoc Anh (21 years old, Hanoi) shared when checking in with a group of friends at Au Trieu street.

Nguyen Ngoc Anh (21 years old, Hanoi) checked in at Au Trieu street, which is filled with flags and flowers (Photo: Van Anh)

Tran Hoang Trung (23 years old, Hanoi) said: “We took photos and posted stories with captions about April 30. It was a way to show patriotism and spread the festive atmosphere to everyone.”

Recently, the online community has paid special attention to the journey of a young TikTok account named “Ha and Vietnam”. He chose to cycle from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City on a Thong Nhat bicycle, a brand associated with historical memories, in order to attend the parade celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South.

Not only is it a trip across Vietnam, it also carries a very unique and youthful spirit of “returning to the roots”: resilient, simple and full of gratitude. The story is not only touching but also strongly spreads the patriotism of the young generation – not noisy but touching the heart.

The patriotism of young people through each turn of the wheel (Source: TikTok)

National spirit in modern breath

For the young generation, gratitude is not about big things, but is expressed through small daily actions. It could be keeping the living environment green - clean - beautiful, giving up bus seats for the elderly, or sharing inspirational stories about national spirit on social networks. These seemingly simple things are the way young people today demonstrate their civic responsibility: living consciously, knowing how to appreciate the present and not forgetting the past.

More than just a historical holiday, April 30 is also an opportunity for the young generation to connect with each other through a common sense of pride. From the flags flying in their hands to community campaigns for the environment, from the affectionate looks at historical sites to the sweat on the journey “back to the source”… – all are ways for young people to continue the tradition, with a new spirit: youthful, dynamic but completely patriotic.

The young generation is continuing to write the history of the nation – not with blood and tears, but with gratitude and responsibility every day.

My Linh, Van Anh

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