Event “Memory and Faith” – preserving the heroic history of the nation

Delegates attending the event “Memory and Faith”

Attending the event were Party Central Committee member, President of the Vietnam Women's Union Nguyen Thi Tuyen; Vice President of the Vietnam Women's Union Nguyen Thi Thu Hien; delegates representing the Ministry of National Defense, the Central Propaganda Department, the Vietnam Veterans Association, former leaders of the Vietnam Women's Union, international guests, and many veterans who came to review the years of fighting for the cause of protecting the Fatherland.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Hien, Vice President of Vietnam Women's Union spoke at the event.

Speaking at the opening of the event, Vice President of the Vietnam Women's Union Nguyen Thi Thu Hien said: "Today, the memories of national significance are recreated through images, documents in the exhibition and stories from special guests. They will be valuable provisions, lessons and a great source of encouragement for us to join hands to build a happy and prosperous life in the new era; at the same time, contributing to educating the younger generation about the nation's tradition of "When drinking water, remember its source", about a glorious past that must not be forgotten and following in the footsteps of previous generations to "live a life worth living".

Talk show "There was a time like that"

In the discussion section “There was a time like that”, historical witnesses brought back memories of a time of passionate youth, stories about revolutionary ideals, the spirit of overcoming difficulties to serve the Fatherland, and comradeship and teamwork during the war. Ms. Hoang Thi Kim Vinh, a former youth volunteer of Company 812, Capital Youth Volunteer Team N43, Ministry of Transport, shared about the ideal of joining the army of the young generation at that time: “At that time, we gathered in Dong Anh to prepare to go to the battlefield with an eager, happy spirit and without fear of anything”.

Mr. Nguyen Tien Lich, former Political Commissar of Company 2, D530, Regiment 5, Cat Bi Brave Soldiers Group, performed the song "Forgetting Yourself for the People"

In the emotional atmosphere, the melody of the song “For the people, forget yourself” once again resounded with the harmonica performed by Mr. Nguyen Tien Lich, former Political Commissar of Company 2, D530, Regiment 5, Cat Bi Brave Soldiers. The harmonica sound was associated with his heroic story when he encouraged soldiers to safely overcome a time bomb in 1971.

Mr. Hoang Nam Tien - son of General Hoang Dan shares his family story

With a story from the resilient rear, Mr. Hoang Nam Tien, Vice Chairman of the Board of FPT University - son of Major General Hoang Dan, former Director of the Department of Military Science, Ministry of National Defense, recounted the letter his father sent back from the battlefield in 1972, in which he wrote: "I went to fight so that our children would not have to fight anymore".

Within the framework of the event, the Vietnam Women's Museum also organized the reception of war relics donated by veterans and relatives of martyrs, and opened the exhibition "Memories and Faith". In addition, the public also participated in the experience of "Letters to loved ones", where people can write meaningful letters, sending sincere feelings to their loved ones through letters with a strong "wartime" style.

Ceremony of receiving artifacts for the Vietnam Women's Museum

Ceremony of receiving artifacts for the Vietnam Women's Museum

Ceremony of receiving artifacts for the Vietnam Women's Museum

Sharing her feelings when participating in the event, Phuong Dung, a third-year student at the Academy of Journalism and Communication, said: “Today was a wonderful day for me because I got to meet the veterans and listen to their stories at the seminar. I was very moved. When I visited the exhibition “Memories and Faith”, I was even more moved because these relics were once associated with those who left their blood and bones, their youth fighting for national peace.”

Some pictures at the event:

Delegates attending the event “Memory and Faith”

Interactive activity space "Letter to relatives" at the exhibition

Delegates and staff of the Vietnam Women's Museum at the event "Memory and Faith"

Source: https://baotangphunu.org.vn/su-kien-ky-uc-va-niem-tin-luu-giu-lich-su-hao-hung-cua-dan-toc/