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Vietnam's 'I Love My Homeland' Journey Kicks Off Second Leg in Hue

Vietnam's 'I Love My Homeland' Journey Kicks Off Second Leg in Hue

From Tuổi Trẻ · () Vietnamese

Translated from Vietnamese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Vietnam's Youth Union launched the second leg of its "I Love My Homeland" journey in Hue, aiming to inspire patriotism and contribution among Vietnamese youth.
  • The initiative commemorates the 70th anniversary of the Vietnam Youth Union and promotes national pride, responsibility, and a desire to serve the country.
  • Activities included a large-scale Semaphore performance, the handover of a "journey torch," and the donation of over 700 million VND in youth projects and social welfare resources.

The central organizing committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union launched the second leg of its "I Love My Homeland" journey in Hue on June 12. The event, held at the Ngo Mon Square in front of the Imperial City, aims to foster patriotism and a sense of responsibility among Vietnamese youth.

Hành trình "Tôi yêu Tổ quốc tôi" là hoạt động trọng tâm của Hội Liên hiệp Thanh niên Việt Nam nhằm cụ thể hóa phong trào "Tôi yêu Tổ quốc tôi", góp phần giáo dục truyền thống yêu nước, bồi đắp lý tưởng cách mạng, khơi dậy khát vọng cống hiến và tinh thần trách nhiệm của thanh niên đối với cộng đồng, xã hội và đất nước.

— Vietnam Youth Union officialExplaining the core purpose of the 'I Love My Homeland' journey as a central activity of the Vietnam Youth Union.

This journey is a key activity designed to embody the "I Love My Homeland" movement, serving as an educational platform for national traditions and revolutionary ideals. It seeks to ignite a passion for contribution and a strong sense of duty among young Vietnamese in the current era. The initiative also emphasizes the role of youth in economic and social development, national sovereignty protection, cultural preservation, and homeland construction.

Prior to the launch, participants paid respects at the memorial house and museum of General Nguyen Chi Thanh and visited Heroic Mother Nguyen Thi Khiet. A highlight of the event was a large-scale Semaphore performance involving over 2,000 young people, who formed artistic shapes while singing the song "I Love My Homeland." This spectacle symbolized national pride, unity, and the aspirations of Vietnam's younger generation.

Trong sắc đỏ của cờ Tổ quốc và cờ Hội, tuổi trẻ TP Huế đã tạo nên biểu tượng chào mừng 70 năm Ngày truyền thống Hội Liên hiệp Thanh niên Việt Nam, thể hiện niềm tự hào dân tộc, tinh thần đoàn kết và khát vọng cống hiến của thế hệ trẻ Việt Nam trong kỷ nguyên mới.

— Article narratorDescribing the symbolic Semaphore performance by Hue's youth during the event.

The program also included the handover of the journey torch from Hue City to representatives from Tuyen Quang province. The Vietnam Youth Union and its partners presented youth projects and social welfare resources valued at over 700 million VND. These contributions aim to support youth engagement in national sovereignty protection, new rural development, environmental conservation, social welfare, and assistance for disadvantaged youth.

Thông qua các công trình, phần việc được triển khai, ban tổ chức mong muốn phát huy vai trò của thanh niên trong tham gia bảo vệ chủ quyền lãnh thổ quốc gia, xây dựng nông thôn mới, bảo vệ môi trường, chăm lo an sinh xã hội và đồng hành cùng thanh thiếu nhi có hoàn cảnh khó khăn.

— Article narratorStating the organizers' goals for the youth projects and social welfare initiatives presented during the event.
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Originally published by Tuổi Trẻ in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.