Sacred Vietnam

The program was attended by relatives of martyrs, including relatives of Heroic Martyr, Doctor Dang Thuy Tram, and Martyr Nguyen Van Thac. Attending the program were representatives of the Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union, Hanoi Youth Union, Hanoi Veterans Association, representatives of the Youth Union of Hanoi National University and its member units. The program was attended by members of the Management Board of the "Forever 20" Fund, Veterans and collaborators of the Fund. The Veterans Association of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities with nearly 40 members and more than 500 students of the University attended the program.

Speaking at the exchange program, Professor Dr. Pham Quang Minh, Principal of the School, emotionally shared: "I hope that with today's exchange, we will continue to write pages like the diaries of martyr Dang Thuy Tram and martyr Nguyen Van Thac, which were written in the trenches, under the bombs and bullets, in line with the spirit of "Respect the past, hold the future" of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities. I hope that our young people today will create a more beautiful, happier and more prosperous Vietnam so that we will never have to live in war like previous generations have experienced. Once again, I would like to thank the veterans, including many veterans - teachers of the School, and I would like to sincerely thank the "Forever 20" Fund. It is you who have inspired the young generation of the 21st century, the young generation of the School today."

Prof. Dr. Pham Quang Minh, Principal of the School, spoke at the exchange program

Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Chi Hoa, Chairman of the School's Veterans Association, received congratulatory flowers and gratitude from the School.

Prof. Dr. Pham Quang Minh, Principal of the School and Ms. Tran Hong Dung, Vice President of the "Forever 20" Fund, presented flowers and souvenirs between the two units.

Ms. Tran Hong Dung, Vice President of "Forever 20 Fund" said: "In 2005, the Hanoi People's Committee issued a Decision to establish the "Forever 20 Fund" to pay tribute to previous generations who devoted their lives to the independence and freedom of the Fatherland, and at the same time encourage and motivate the ambitions and dreams of young people, helping them strive in their studies and training to contribute to the cause of building and defending the country. Over the past 11 years with countless memories, the Fund has always received contributions from philanthropists, aunts, uncles, collaborators, even those over 60, 70 years old, and many students. Today's "Sacred Vietnam" exchange has a very profound meaning. Students once again have the opportunity to meet witnesses of history, so that they can better understand the value of their lives today. For the past 2 years, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities has accompanied the Fund in gratitude activities, demonstrating a very humane and admirable spirit. On behalf of the Foundation, I would like to sincerely thank the School for its education and training.".

Also on this occasion, the "Forever 20" Fund decided to appoint Dr. Tran Bach Hieu, Secretary of the Youth Union of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, as a member of the Fund's Management Board.

Ms. Tran Hong Dung presented the Decision of the "Forever 20" Fund Management Board to appoint Dr. Tran Bach Hieu, Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union of the School, as a member of the Fund Management Board.

The exchange program "Sacred Vietnam" is built like a time train traveling along the length of the history of resistance to protect the Fatherland with three main parts:

Part 1: "Echoes of history": Recreating the historical milestone of the day President Ho Chi Minh read the Call for National Resistance and the atmosphere of the whole nation rising up to fight for national salvation.

Part 2: "Memories": Stories and heroic sacrifices of soldiers during the days of fighting for national independence and freedom.

Part 3: "Connection": Emphasizing the responsibility of today's youth, paying tribute to previous generations and taking the lead in studying, training, and working to build and protect the Fatherland.

Some pictures at the exchange program "Sacred Vietnam"

The program opened with the majestic melodies of the song Tien Quan Ca.

Sol Club Choir of University of Social Sciences and Humanities with the performance "Volunteer" by musicianNguyen Quy Lang

Associate Professor Dr. Pham Thanh Hung, Faculty of Literature, shared his memories of the time when Hanoi University "put down its pen and went to fight the Americans".

The song "Forever 20" by Nguyen Quy Lang, performed by the Veterans Choir of the "Forever 20" Fund and the School Sol Club

Performance by veterans of the "Forever 20" Fund