Proud of the nation's ability to rise strongly

GVCC.TS. Tran Quoc Duong, Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, affirmed that we have the right to be proud of the nation's strong ability to rise up, the Vietnamese people are united, creative and can master all fields.

On the occasion of the August Revolution anniversary, GVCC. Dr. Tran Quoc Duong affirmed that every citizen is proud of the nation's strong ability to rise up.

How do you feel these days, as you prepare to celebrate the August Revolution Day?

Not only me but all Vietnamese people, and more broadly many oppressed peoples under colonialism in the world, are also proud of this day.

The August Revolution marked a turning point in the struggle for national liberation across the planet. For the first time, a semi-feudal colony fought to gain power for the working people.

For the first time in the history of building and defending the country, the Vietnamese people have truly become an independent and free country. Every year on these days, for me, the spirit of the August Revolution surges up in an indescribable way. Perhaps this is also the general mood of the Vietnamese people.

Nowadays, how do we need to promote national pride in every Vietnamese citizen, especially the young?

The victory of the August Revolution in 1945 was first of all due to the fact that we had the wise and courageous Communist Party of Vietnam, the genius leader Ho Chi Minh, and a heroic, closely united nation, with a single-minded commitment to the revolution. We knew how to take advantage of opportunities and had real strength. By seizing opportunities, the meeting of subjective and objective factors, we "used our own strength to liberate ourselves".

Today's era is the era of Ho Chi Minh, who creatively applied, supplemented, and developed, contributing to the perfection of Marxism-Leninism, especially the issue of colonial liberation. For the first time in the world, it was proven that the proletarian revolution could succeed in colonial countries.

Every Vietnamese citizen, especially the young generation born and raised in a peaceful and independent country, must be proud of the nation's traditions: independence and autonomy, self-liberation, seizing opportunities, grasping the laws of development to bring the nation forward...

In my opinion, the younger generation should be more proud of their national and revolutionary traditions and strive to be creative, proactive and courageous to bring Vietnam on par with the world powers as Uncle Ho instructed and wished.

So, in your opinion, what should be done to promote the values of the August Revolution in the cause of building an increasingly prosperous country, as well as further enhancing the country's position in the international arena?

Today's young generation inherits the achievements of their ancestors, more than ever need to clearly recognize their responsibilities and obligations in the cause of building and defending the Fatherland.

First of all, it is necessary to promote industrialization and modernization of the country, master all fields of science and technology, and maintain national cultural identity. Actively and proactively integrate and assimilate but remain steadfast and independent. Consider internal factors as decisive and external factors as important to build and protect the country.

"Having met many young people, I have found that today's youth are intelligent, dynamic, curious and always 'on the move'. They always know how to express their personal 'interfaces' when going out into society as well as when integrating internationally.

I believe that today's young generation will know how to inherit the revolutionary achievements of their fathers and grandfathers, and will strive and study continuously to bring glory to the nation and country."

Promoting the revolutionary tradition, independence, autonomy, and creativity, contributing to clarifying the theory of Socialism and the path to Socialism in Vietnam, actively researching the theory and applying it to the circumstances of Vietnam in the new situation.

Besides, seize opportunities, face challenges, unite to maintain national cultural identity.

In international integration, we need to be active, proactive, integrate without dissolving, be steadfast with the goals of the Party and Uncle Ho's choice, integrate sincerely, modestly but promote the strength of the nation and the Ho Chi Minh era.

Tự hào về khả năng vươn lên mạnh mẽ của dân tộc

The August Revolution opened a new era in Vietnam, an era in which the Vietnamese people are masters of the country and their own destiny. (Source: VNA)

Can you share the historical significance of the August Revolution in 1945 for the education of today's young generation?

It can be said that the August Revolution supplemented the theory of Marxism-Leninism, proving the correctness of Marxism-Leninism, the creativity of the Party, President Ho Chi Minh and the Vietnamese people in the revolutionary task.

Vietnam - the first nation from the colonies to gain power for the people. This is something to be very proud of, therefore, the youth need to seize the opportunity, promote proactiveness, positivity and solidarity to achieve the goal.

Besides, we are proud of the nation's ability to rise strongly. The Vietnamese people, united and creative, can master all fields. That process combines national strength and the strength of the times, in which internal strength is decisive, external strength is important, knowing how to seize opportunities to build and protect the Fatherland.

On the other hand, I realize that Vietnamese youth love Vietnamese history and enjoy studying Vietnamese history, but they also need to change the method of writing, teaching and studying Vietnamese history. In particular, the way of studying history needs to enhance national pride, overcome all difficulties, and rise up on their own.

Having met many young people, I have found that today’s youth are intelligent, dynamic, eager to learn and always “on the move”. I believe that today’s young generation will know how to inherit the revolutionary achievements of their fathers and grandfathers, and will strive and study continuously to bring glory to the nation and country.

Besides, children also need to be aware of and proud of their national traditions. To do so, it is necessary to educate and propagate to generations through many diverse and rich forms and measures.

Thank you very much!

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