As part of a professional training and research program, a delegation from the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, led by Professor Dr. Nguyen Van Khanh (former Party Secretary and former Rector of the university) and several postgraduate students from the Faculty of History, undertook a field trip to visit historical sites, memorials, and museums in several coastal provinces of South Central Vietnam. This field trip was one of the activities within the framework of the academic exchange program between the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, and the University of Education, Da Nang University.
The trip was not only a practical activity to enhance professional knowledge but also demonstrated the principle of remembering one's roots and showing gratitude for the contributions of patriotic intellectuals and outstanding leaders who dedicated their lives to the cause of national liberation and nation-building.
During their field trip, the delegation offered incense to commemorate and pay tribute to the Heroic Vietnamese Mothers at the Monument to the Heroic Vietnamese Mother (Mother Thu Monument), located at the foot of Mount Cam in Quang Phu ward, Da Nang city; offered incense to commemorate the patriot Phan Chau Trinh (1872-1926), one of the most prominent patriots and reformers in Vietnam in the early 20th century; Mr. Huynh Thuc Khang, a great intellectual and exemplary leader of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam in the early days of nation-building; and several outstanding leaders in the construction and development of the country: Comrade Vo Chi Cong - an outstanding disciple of President Ho Chi Minh, a talented and steadfast leader of the Party and the Vietnamese revolution; and the late Prime Minister Pham Van Dong - a great revolutionary, cultural figure, outstanding diplomat, and the longest-serving Prime Minister (32 years) of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam). Major General Vo Bam, Hero of the People's Armed Forces – Commander of Group 559, made immense contributions to opening, building, and protecting the legendary Truong Son Trail, which supplied the Southern battlefield throughout the years of the resistance war against the US and for national liberation.
Professor Nguyen Van Khanh and two PhD candidates from the History Department of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities pose for a photo with the guiding staff of the Prime Minister Pham Van Dong Memorial Area.
Professor Nguyen Van Khanh and his grandson, Major General Vo Bam, pose for a commemorative photo at the Memorial Area.
During their visits, the faculty members of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities gained a deep understanding and appreciation of the immense contributions made by patriotic intellectuals and revolutionaries to the cause of national construction and defense. These contributions have been forever remembered and passed down through generations of Vietnamese people, through the preservation, care, and protection of the artifacts displayed in the well-maintained memorial sites.
The field trip concluded successfully, leaving a profound impression on all members of the delegation. The vivid historical documents collected from the field, along with stories about the lives and careers of prominent figures and revolutionary leaders, are invaluable resources that contribute to improving the quality of research and teaching of Vietnamese history at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities. Above all, the trip further ignited national pride, fostered patriotism, and instilled a sense of responsibility in today's generation towards building and protecting the Fatherland.
