(Fatherland) - The exhibition "Memories and Faith" opened on December 19 at the Vietnam Women's Museum, introducing 200 artifacts and images of a time of enthusiastic youth, dedicating themselves to the revolution, and at the same time motivating today's youth to continue the work of building the country.
The program aims to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam People's Army (December 22, 1944 - December 22, 2024) and the 35th anniversary of the National Defense Day (December 22, 1989 - December 22, 2024). The program includes 3 main activities: Discussion "There was a time like that"; receiving war relics and opening the exhibition "Memory and belief".
Guests attending the talk show "There was a time like that".
The exhibition was organized by the Vietnam Women's Museum from valuable documents and artifacts collected over the past 20 years. It is the result of working trips across the country to meet and listen to stories from historical witnesses and relatives of heroic martyrs who remained on the battlefields of the past.
Wartime letters
The exhibition includes three themes: “Ready to Depart,” “Belief in Victory,” and “The Day of Return.”
Some typical artifacts include: A volunteer application for military service written in blood; a diary of a female soldier from Truong Son about her journey to the battlefield and her years of military service; a letter from a martyr to his wife filled with longing and faith in the day of reunion; or the harmonica that a soldier used to play the song “Forgetting Yourself for the People” next to a timed bomb to encourage his comrades’ spirit…
"In the face of the country still suffering from pain and destruction, I - this young man with blood flowing - cannot sit and watch, but I want to contribute my strength to the fight against the US to save the country." That is a passage in the volunteer application for military service written in blood by Ms. Loc Thi Hong, Vu Thang village, Tan Tri commune, Bac Son, Lang Son when Ms. Hong was only 17 years old.
The exhibition will help viewers answer the question of why the small country of Vietnam could fight and win against enemies with such economic and military potential.
The exhibition also emphasizes the close relationship between the home front and the front line, thereby sending the message to today's young generation to live with dreams, ambitions, and beliefs, and to follow in the footsteps of their ancestors "Live a life worth living."
In particular, within the framework of the exhibition, the public will have the opportunity to participate in the experience activity "Letters to loved ones" where people can write meaningful letters, sending sincere feelings to their loved ones through letters with a strong wartime style.
Volunteer application for military service written in blood by Mrs. Loc Thi Hong, Vu Thang village, Tan Tri commune, Bac Son, Lang Son when she was 17 years old (exhibit number 3)
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Vice President of the Vietnam Women's Union Nguyen Thi Thu Hien said that over the past 80 years, generations of officers and soldiers of the Vietnam People's Army, with their talent, intelligence, courage, determination to fight and win, not afraid of difficulties and hardships, and ready to sacrifice for the Fatherland, have built a heroic and indomitable tradition, a symbol of national unity, a heroic army of a heroic nation, and the steadfast belief of the people.
According to Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Hien, the memories of national significance recreated through images, documents in the exhibition and stories from special guests will be valuable luggage, lessons and a great source of spiritual encouragement for us to join hands to build a happy and prosperous life in the new era, contributing to educating the younger generation about the tradition of "When drinking water, remember its source" of the nation, about a glorious past that must not be forgotten and follow in the footsteps of previous generations.
Mrs. Tran Thi Ly Nhan with a family photo before her father left for the battlefield.
Visiting the exhibition, Ms. Tran Thi Ly Nhan (Hanoi) was moved when she saw a photo of her family being solemnly displayed at the Museum. It was a photo of Mr. Tran Trong Hoan and Ms. Phan Thi Mien with their four children before Mr. Hoan went to the battlefield in the South in 1964. Ms. Nhan was one of the four children, and was only 9 years old at that time.
“My father joined the resistance war and heroically sacrificed himself, leaving behind his wife and four young children. Like many other soldiers, he was willing to put aside his own happiness to go to war. I hope that the relics that my family donated to the Museum will continue to be displayed and introduced to spread the tradition of patriotism and willingness to sacrifice of the previous generation,” Ms. Nhan said.
Exhibition "Memory and Faith" Open to the public from December 19 at the Vietnamese Women's Museum, 36 Ly Thuong Kiet, Hanoi./.
Source: https://toquoc.vn/xuc-dong-xem-la-don-xin-nhap-ngu-viet-bang-mau-20241219194716651.htm
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