This meaningful activity aims to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945 - August 19, 2025) and National Day (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2025).
Memories not faded
After watching the special screening of the movie Red Rain, the young people had an emotional exchange with Meritorious Doctor, Lieutenant Colonel, Doctor-CK1 Vo Quang Ghi (former nurse of Company 11, Battalion 6, Regiment 95, Division 325, War invalid - Veteran of Quang Tri Citadel in 1972) and female Saigon - Gia Dinh Special Forces soldier Lai Thi Kim Tuy (Ms. Sau Tuy, who participated in the General Offensive and Uprising in the Spring of Mau Than 1968).
The program also had the participation of comrade Hoang Don Nhat Tan, former Head of the City Youth Union's Propaganda Department, Vice Chairman of the City Youth Union's Traditional Club.
More than 120 minutes have passed, but eyes are still filled with tears, staring at the screen as if unable to escape the tragic atmosphere of the Quang Tri ancient citadel battlefield.
If on the other side of the screen are thousands of young people in their twenties who are dedicating their youth to the country, then on this side are the members of the Youth Union, the youth who are advancing day by day in the era of national development. The program is even more meaningful when there is an exchange between two generations: those who returned from the rain of bombs and bullets and those who were born and raised in peace.
No matter how spectacular the footage is, it cannot fully depict the ferocity of the battlefields of the past. However, each footage that appears is a time when the hearts of veterans ache, pitying their fallen comrades.
Meritorious Doctor, Lieutenant Colonel Vo Quang Ghi said that the 81-day and night battle in 1972 is part of his memories of his youth when he was a second-year student at Hanoi Medical University and temporarily put down his pen.
Every inch of land in the Citadel is filled with real lives. They were all very young, putting down their pens and going to war, holding and even carrying guns without any experience, but their hearts and eyes were always bright and fiery - when the Fatherland called their names.
“Until now, we are still struggling to find information about our fallen comrades so that their mothers and wives can rest in peace. Every year, I return to Quang Tri Citadel several times. Every time I burn incense for my comrades, I realize that it is the responsibility of the living. Those who are alive today are thanks to their comrades.
We still have deep affection for our comrades. As long as we cannot find our comrades' names on the tombstones, we still feel that we have not fulfilled our obligations to our comrades," said Meritorious Doctor, Lieutenant Colonel Vo Quang Ghi .
Light up the spirit of shock
Meritorious Doctor, Lieutenant Colonel Vo Quang Ghi added: “There were things that after the war ended, when we returned to the lecture hall, we kept imagining and wondering how we could endure it. I still remember when I entered the battlefield I weighed 45kg, then after being wounded I only weighed 35kg. In my mind, the faces of my comrades were very clear, the hands, feet, wounds, I looked but could do nothing. The war was so fierce, but we are always proud that our nation won.”
During the 1968 Mau Than Spring Campaign, Ms. Sau Tuy and her teammates fought a decisive battle in Binh Tan. 44 people fought side by side, but 38 of her teammates were killed, many of whom have not yet been identified.
In that battle, we killed more than 100 enemies, destroyed 3 armored vehicles, and burned 1 plane. Ms. Sau Tuy was 1 of 6 survivors.
To her, everyone knew about the difficulties of that day, but when it came to the revolution and the Fatherland, the soldiers never wavered.
The former female Saigon - Gia Dinh Special Forces soldier recalled: “I joined the revolution at the age of 14, starting as a liaison, then joining the Youth Union. At that time, youth work was very hard, we dug roads, transported wounded, transported ammunition... Yet every time I was assigned, I was very happy and excited. Even if we were not assigned to transport wounded or ammunition in a battle, we would just cry at home! The spirit of the Youth Union at that time was young, but the enthusiasm to participate in the revolution and contribute to fighting the enemy was very high.”
Since then, Ms. Sau Tuy has been tirelessly searching for her fellow martyrs, building a memorial stele for 38 martyrs. She also contributed to the restoration of a communal house, mobilized donations for the poor, and each year brought hundreds of gifts to the poor, taking care of the families of martyrs...
Comrade Bui Huu Hong Hai, Member of the Standing Committee of the City Youth Union, Party Committee member, Secretary of the Youth Union of Party agencies of Ho Chi Minh City:
Memory is the sacred bond
There are films that are not simply art, but also vivid historical pages engraved with blood and tears. Red Rain recreated the 81 days and nights on the battlefield of Quang Tri Citadel in 1972, making viewers' hearts ache.
Perhaps, no film or book can fully measure the losses of war or the bravery of soldiers. But that is never a reason for us to stop watching, stop telling, stop listening.
Because memory is the sacred connecting thread between the past and the present. And the movie Red Rain or the exchange with historical witnesses today is such a connecting thread.
Journalist Vo Tham , Member of the Executive Committee of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, Secretary of the SGGP Newspaper Youth Union:
Cherish peace
The tragic images on the screen, combined with the true, touching stories told by living witnesses of history - have left in the hearts of today's youth a deep sense of emotion and pride.
“Peace is so beautiful!” is what we all felt when leaving the sharing session with you today. The peace we are breathing today was exchanged for immeasurable sacrifices.
Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/sang-mai-ngon-lua-tu-hao-post811006.html
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