Sacred art program 'Sacred Land of Dong Loc'

The Dong Loc Sacred Land art program aims to pay tribute to heroes, martyrs and many previous generations of fathers and brothers. Photo: Thanh Dat/Nhan Dan

Comrade Nguyen Xuan Thang - Member of the Politburo, Director of Ho Chi Minh National Academy, Chairman of the Central Council of Theory attended and spoke at the ceremony.

Comrade Nguyen Xuan Thang spoke at the ceremony.

Party Central Committee members: Vu Duc Dam - Deputy Prime Minister; Le Quoc Minh - Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper, Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda Department, President of the Vietnam Journalists Association; Doan Minh Huan - Editor-in-Chief of Communist Magazine; Nguyen Dac Vinh - Chairman of the National Assembly's Committee for Culture and Education; Nguyen Chi Dung - Minister of Planning and Investment; Tran Hong Ha - Minister of Natural Resources and Environment; Hoang Trung Dung - Secretary of Ha Tinh Provincial Party Committee; Dang Quoc Khanh - Secretary of Ha Giang Provincial Party Committee, along with representatives of leaders of central ministries, departments and branches, Vietnamese Heroic Mothers, Heroes of the Armed Forces, relatives of 10 female martyrs and youth volunteers at Dong Loc T-junction, historical witnesses, former youth volunteers and forces that participated in combat and served in combat at Dong Loc T-junction, and all the people, youth union members of Ha Tinh province attended the program.

The art program “Sacred Land of Dong Loc” is an annual activity organized by Nhan Dan Newspaper in coordination with units and Ha Tinh province to express gratitude for the great contributions of heroic martyrs, wounded soldiers, former youth volunteers, frontline workers, Vietnamese Heroic Mothers, Heroes of the People's Armed Forces, families of martyrs, families with meritorious services to the revolution, cadres, soldiers and people who fought, devoted and sacrificed for the cause of national liberation, building and defending the Fatherland, demonstrating the nation's morality of "remembering the source of water when drinking". At the same time, the program contributes to strengthening the education of revolutionary traditions and the responsibility of generations, especially the young generation towards the homeland.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, comrade Le Quoc Minh - Member of the Party Central Committee, Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper, Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda Department, Chairman of the Vietnam Journalists Association emphasized: The brave fight of the army, police, youth volunteers, cadres and soldiers of the transport sector, of the people of Dong Loc in particular, the people of Can Loc district and Ha Tinh province in general, has made Dong Loc T-junction a shining symbol of revolutionary heroism during the years of resistance against the US, saving the country; moreover, it has become a sacred land of Dong Loc, a sacred land of the Fatherland. The sacred land of Dong Loc is not only a historical category, a concept belonging to the past, but has carried within it a fresh life every day, in each of our gratitude to our ancestors; in the revolutionary achievements; in the results of dedicated and creative labor, dedication and sacrifice to add more color to the flag, making human life increasingly humane and happy in our beloved homeland and country.

Comrade Le Quoc Minh - Member of the Party Central Committee, Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper, Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda Department, President of the Vietnam Journalists Association spoke at the program.

The sacredness of Dong Loc T-junction is the sacredness of the blood and bones of our grandparents and parents, which permeated the land to create the sacredness of the Fatherland. This sacredness is like an echo from the past, urging us to cultivate in today's young generation a deep gratitude and a strong desire to rise up.

For the past ten years, Nhan Dan Newspaper and Ha Tinh Province have organized a memorial service for the ten female youth volunteers who sacrificed their lives and the heroic martyrs at Dong Loc T-junction. This year's event has the participation of the Communist Magazine and the Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union. This is a highlight in the gratitude movement throughout the country; a meaningful event that arouses pride and promotes heroic traditions and revolutionary traditions among the young generation and people nationwide.

Performances at the program.

Speaking at the program, on behalf of the Party and State leaders, comrade Nguyen Xuan Thang welcomed and highly appreciated Nhan Dan Newspaper, Communist Magazine, Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Central Committee and Ha Tinh Province for coordinating to organize the special art program “Dong Loc Sacred Land”. This is a meaningful activity, demonstrating the morality of “remembering the source when drinking water” and “remembering the person who planted the tree when eating fruit” of our nation.

Comrade Nguyen Xuan Thang affirmed: The feats of arms of our army and people on the Dong Loc battlefield were victories of the ardent patriotism, indomitable will and resilience of the Vietnamese people forged over thousands of years of history; victories of national independence, associated with socialism; of the people's war policy, promoting the strength of national solidarity, combined with the strength of the times of our Party.

Over the years, our Party and State have always paid attention to and taken good care of the work of "repaying gratitude", implementing policies for people with meritorious services; investing in the restoration, construction and promotion of the value of revolutionary historical relics. Dong Loc T-junction has become a sacred red address, contributing to educating the revolutionary tradition for the people, especially the young generation.

Appreciating the results achieved in the process of implementing the task of taking good care of policies for war invalids, sick soldiers, families of martyrs, and people with meritorious services to the revolution, comrade Nguyen Xuan Thang suggested that the Party Committee and people of Ha Tinh continue the cultural, heroic and revolutionary traditions of the homeland; arouse the will and aspirations of the people of Ha Tinh; continue to write the miracles of Hong Mountain - La River in the new period, build Ha Tinh to be more and more beautiful, civilized, and the people have a prosperous and happy life. In particular, Ha Tinh must continue to pay attention to and carry out well the movement of "repaying gratitude", taking care of families of martyrs, war invalids, sick soldiers, veterans, former youth volunteers, and families with meritorious services to the revolution.

The art program “Dong Loc Sacred Land” was elaborately staged, including special musical and drama performances performed by famous artists, expressing gratitude for the great contributions of heroic martyrs, wounded soldiers, former youth volunteers, frontline workers, Vietnamese Heroic Mothers, Heroes of the People's Armed Forces... who fought, contributed, and sacrificed for the cause of national liberation, building and defending the Fatherland, demonstrating the nation's morality of "remembering the source of water when drinking water". At the same time, it recreated the will and strength of the Vietnamese people, their confidence, optimism, and desire for peace, which is a symbol of revolutionary heroism and noble humanity, leaving many deep impressions in the hearts of viewers.

At the program, the organizers presented 8 gratitude houses (each worth 100 million VND), 50 savings books (each worth 10 million VND) to relatives of 10 female youth volunteers who died at Dong Loc T-junction and to families with preferential policies, families with difficult circumstances and 20 scholarships (each worth 3 million VND) to poor students who have overcome difficulties.