A heartwarming reunion
(Baonghean.vn) - In the early days of 2021, despite the drizzling rain and cold wind, many people traveled hundreds of kilometers to Vinh City to attend the Meeting of Collaborators of Nghe An Newspaper. Each person brought with them a joy to make the "common home" full of complete joy, and together they looked forward to a new Spring filled with faith and hope.
An enjoyable experience
From early morning, manycollaborators(Collaborators) gathered at the Nghe An Newspaper office to participate in a field trip to the grinding plant of Song Lam Cement Joint Stock Company and Vissai Nghi Thiet International Port (Nghi Loc). Despite being 200 km away, collaborator Vo Dinh Tuan (from the Culture - Sports and Communication Center of Tuong Duong District) still managed to be present to participate in the experience.
"The temperature dropped, it was very cold, but I still woke up at 3 a.m. to set off, because this was an important reunion, a heartwarming occasion of solidarity and sharing between the staff and reporters of the newspaper and our local collaborators. Coming here is like coming back to our common home, and receiving words of encouragement and support truly makes me feel warm."
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| Officials, reporters, and collaborators of Nghe An Newspaper experienced firsthand the Nghi Thiet Cement Grinding Plant (Nghi Loc), belonging to Song Lam Cement Joint Stock Company. (Photo courtesy of Xuan Thuy) |
Along with Dinh Tuan, many collaborators from distant locations also prepared for the event and arrived quite early, such as Ba Hau (Con Cuong), Cam Tu, Bong Mai (Tan Ky), Thu Huong (Quy Hop), and Quang Huy (Thai Hoa town)... Despite the long journey in the cold, everyone clearly showed their joy in the moment of reunion through smiles, glances, and firm handshakes.
This year, to change the atmosphere of the meeting, the Editorial Board decided to organize a field trip for reporters and contributors to enhance learning, exchange experiences, and strengthen solidarity. In particular, the field trip included a photo contest, a way for contributors to share their photographic skills. This will contribute to improving the quality of news articles and photos contributed to the publications of Nghe An Newspaper.
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| For many of our collaborators, this was their first time visiting the production site of Song Lam Cement Joint Stock Company. Photo: Hai Vuong |
Leaving Vinh city, the vehicle heads towards Nghi Thiet beach (Nghi Loc), where the Nghi Thiet cement grinding plant and seaport are located.Song Lam Cement Joint Stock CompanyThe journey lasted about 30 minutes, but it was always filled with singing, laughter, and cheerful poems that dispelled the cold.
For most people, this was their first time here, so everyone was excited about the modern production line, especially when visiting the more than 2-kilometer-long dock used to transport products to large cargo ships. The northeast wind blew fiercely, the cold penetrating to the skin and flesh, but everyone continued working diligently.
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| Reporters and collaborators exchange work experience. Photo courtesy of Hoai Thu. |
Photographer Nguyen Trong Sach, a long-time contributor to the photo section, spent the entire day tinkering with his cameras, seemingly unwilling to waste even a single minute. “This is a rare opportunity to get close to the production line and the port, to capture the scenery and important and special moments. Having been associated with Nghe An Newspaper for many years, I always appreciate the sharing and encouragement from the editorial staff. Therefore, I always dedicate my impressive works and beautiful moments to the newspaper’s publications,” shared Trong Sach.
Having spent his entire life surrounded by the mountains and forests of the Mekong Delta, with its villages, streams, and steep hills, Bá Hậu, a contributor to the project, couldn't hide his excitement upon his first visit to a large-scale construction site on the beach. He took the opportunity to capture images of the factory, the seaport, the countryside, and the production activities, especially the working atmosphere of the workers.
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| Correspondent Dinh Tuan (Tuong Duong) working at the Nghi Thiet port, which can accommodate ships weighing up to 70,000 tons. Photo courtesy of Hoai Thu. |
Mr. Hau said: “Although today's field trip was short, it gave me an interesting experience about production activities as well as a glimpse into life in the coastal region. In other words, the field trip and experience helped me broaden my horizons and life experience, and learn more about operational skills, especially in terms of photography.”
Within one morning, the field trip andexperienceThe work at the Nghi Thiet Cement Grinding Plant and Seaport brought new and exciting experiences to the collaborators. More importantly, it allowed them to interact, strengthen solidarity and camaraderie; exchange and learn from each other's experiences, and work together towards the goal of improving their professional skills and contributing more to the publications of Nghe An Newspaper.
Together on this new journey
In the afternoon, the official meeting of collaborators was held, with collaborators from both within and outside the province gathering at the Nghe An Newspaper's editorial office. After a long time apart, they were met with joy, warm smiles, and firm handshakes. Everyone felt as if they were reuniting with family; the fatigue, worries, and even the cold outside seemed to vanish, leaving only warmth and affection.
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| Leaders of Nghe An Newspaper discuss the content and format of the 2021 New Year's Day issue with contributors. Photo: Duc Anh. |
One of the oldest and longest-serving collaborators is Mr. Tran Dinh Ha (Thanh Chuong District Cultural, Sports and Communication Center), who has been involved for nearly 40 years and has been a distinguished contributor to Nghe An Newspaper for many years.
Mr. Ha confided: “Over the past few decades, I have been involved with and witnessed the transformation and flourishing of my hometown newspaper. Nghe An Newspaper has given me another ‘platform’ to prove myself. The newspaper’s upward transformation has helped me strive professionally to keep up with the development trends and meet some of the requirements of journalists in the 4.0 era. Each meeting with collaborators is another joy and a source of motivation for me to pursue journalism.”
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| Comrade Pham Thi Hong Toan - Member of the Provincial Party Committee, Secretary of the Party Committee, and Editor-in-Chief of Nghe An Newspaper - presents awards to collaborators with outstanding works. (Photo: Duc Anh) |
Tran Huong Thao was the youngest participant.ConferenceMeeting with collaborators of Nghe An Newspaper. Thao is currently a final-year student at a university in Hanoi and often contributes to the "Weekend Stories" section on the newspaper's YouTube channel. For the 22-year-old, attending this major conference is a great honor, as well as an opportunity to learn and experience more in journalism.
“Today, attending the conference at the editorial office, I initially felt a little apprehensive and awkward because most of the people around me were older and had many years of experience in the profession. But that feeling quickly dissipated, giving way to joy, closeness, and sincerity. Coming here, participating in this experience and meeting the staff, reporters, and contributors, I feel I have gained more practical knowledge and become more confident and mature in my thinking and work.”
And Huong Thao also expressed her desire to collaborate on more topics, wanting to continue interacting, meeting people to learn from them, and to have a long-term commitment to journalism.
The atmosphere became even more lively and exciting when it came time to present the awards for the photo contest to the collaborators, especially those with outstanding works and significant contributions in 2020.
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| Comrade Pham Thi Hong Toan - Member of the Provincial Party Committee, Secretary of the Party Committee, and Editor-in-Chief of Nghe An Newspaper - presents awards to outstanding collaborators of 2020. Photo: Duc Anh |
Coming from Dien Chau district, Ms. Nguyen Mai Giang shared: “Attending the conference, participating in field trips and receiving the title of Outstanding Collaborator, I am truly happy and excited. This is a motivation for me to continue striving and collaborating in the future. Even happier is the opportunity to meet, share, and interact with officials, reporters, and collaborators from near and far. I hope…”editorial office"Please continue to show interest and create favorable conditions for grassroots collaborators like me to make more contributions."
At the conference, the collaborators were even more enthusiastic and proud when Comrade Pham Thi Hong Toan - Member of the Provincial Party Committee, Secretary of the Party Committee, and Editor-in-Chief of Nghe An Newspaper - expressed her gratitude for their contributions over the years. She likened the collaborators to "extended arms" and "companions" of the editorial staff and reporters on the information and communication front. She also hoped that the team of collaborators would continue to play an important role, joining hands and contributing to Nghe An Newspaper's steady progress on its new journey.
