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Vo Thu Huong: Trust and cherish

As a long-time collaborator of Nghe An Newspaper, writer Vo Thu Huong - a native of Nghe An, currently lives and works in Ho Chi Minh City. Sharing her thoughts about the years of collaborating with Nghe An Newspaper, writerVo Thu Huongrecalls: “In my souvenir photos, there was a precious photo. The photo of a little girl with two braids standing opposite poet Minh Hue - author of the poem “Tonight Uncle Ho doesn’t sleep” which I had just learned in the textbook at that time. In her hand was a heavy bouquet of flowers and a certificate of merit from Nghe An Newspaper. That year I was in 8th grade and was an outstanding contributor of the newspaper. That was the first time I met a poet in a school book, full of excitement. That was also a memorable memory of my early days working with the newspaper.

Writer Vo Thu Huong and some works in Nghe An Newspaper. Photo: PV

Quang Trung Secondary School (Vinh City) where I used to study is located far away.editorial officeNghe An Newspaper (old) is only a few dozen steps away. At first, I would hang around in front of the editorial office to read the newspaper pages posted in the lobby area. Then I would hang around to get acquainted and send articles. The first rate was... sending 50 articles and only getting 1 published, then it gradually shortened when thanks to writing for the newspaper, I got to know and learn from those who went before me, and was encouraged and guided through each page. I received a lot of love and learned many things both inside and outside the writing page.

I have kept in touch and collaborated with the newspaper ever since. This morning, while writing these little thoughts, I happened to read on Facebook a brother who recalled the heartfelt verses of poet Bui Giang: “Asked: where are you from/ I replied: I have been in my hometown for a long time.People like me truly belong to our homeland. No matter where we are or what we do, our thoughts about our homeland are always there. Being able to express those thoughts in books and newspapers is a joy. Therefore, for me, writing articles to send to Nghe An newspaper for my relatives, friends, and fellow countrymen in my homeland to read is also a happiness.

It is also the motivation that comes from the very dedicated editors. It is the deep sympathy with Ms. Pham Thuy Vinh when the two sisters can share with each other many joys and sorrows on the page and in life. The warm encouragement of Mr. Dao Tuan every time he requests articles for collaborators. The brother whom I have never met in real life but still imagines has a smile and gentle, bright eyes...

From those newspapers and the dedicated and professional editors who have accompanied me, they have contributed to my transformation from a little girl who used to write poetry and prose to a professional journalist and writer. That is a great spiritual encouragement for writers who are far from home but still think of their homeland like me. Thank you Nghe An Newspaper for being appreciated.

Contributor Nhat Thanh: Living with passion for photography

Mr. Vo Nhat Thanh participates in the Art Photography Festival in Hue City. Photo: PV

This year, 55-year-old Nhat Thanh, whose full name is Ho Nhat Thanh, is known as a photo contributor for Nghe An Newspaper. He currently works at the Center for Culture, Sports & Communication of Quynh Luu District. Taking on this job, his passion for photography from his student days has the opportunity to be promoted, and from here he began to collaborate with Nghe An Newspaper.
Contributor Nhat Thanh confided that he started collaborating around 1990. However, the collaboration was not frequent, partly because the agency was busy, partly because sending collaborative works was not convenient "within a click". When Nghe An Newspaper published a daily newspaper, then an electronic newspaper,... he had the opportunity to collaborate with the newspaper more often, truly living out his passion for photography.

With the advantage of taking photos of landscapes, festivals, regional customs and practices..., the works of contributor Nhat Thanh are currently "dominating" quite a lot in the column Vo Xu Nghe - a column that, according to most readers, is a "specialty" of Nghe An Newspaper. And almost all of his photos are highly appreciated by the editorial board for their ideas, content and technical and artistic qualities. Contributor Nhat Thanh said, "Although I am from Nghe An and often travel here and there like me, when reading articles and looking at photo series in the column "Vo Xu Nghe", I still feel that I know very little about my hometown, always find it strange and interesting. That is why, through each series of photos, I want to introduce to everyone the landscapes, customs and practices of my hometown, so that people can understand and love my Nghe An more."

People of Quynh Thuan commune produce salt. Photo: Document - Nhat Thanh

Because of that passion and concern, and at the same time understanding the somewhat "perfectionist" requirements from the editorial board, each work of Contributor Nhat Thanh before reaching readers is a whole process of creation. For example, the photo series "Where Salt Workers Need Sunlight" was taken over 2 summers, with the early morning and late afternoon with the people on the salt fields. The photo series later won third prize in the "Golden Moment" contest in 2019 organized by Nghe An Newspaper. Or to get the photo "Helping You Go to School", the author had to go all the way to Nhon Mai Border Guard Station (Tuong Duong) and for nearly a week every night, he had to go with the teachers in green uniforms to take a satisfactory photo. This is the photo that won second prize in the Golden Moment of Nghe An Newspaper in 2020.

According to Nhat Thanh, the annual “Golden Moment” organized by Nghe An Newspaper truly creates a playground and also a creative motivation for photography enthusiasts. Every time he wins an award, he feels he needs to think and research more to have better quality photos. According to him, the photo section of Nghe An Newspaper is increasingly focused on and of better quality. However, as a contributor, in addition to taking photos according to his interests, he hopes to have guidance from the editorial office so that the compositions are on the required topics.

Bui Hai Thuong: Nghe An Newspaper helps me grow up

Correspondent Bui Hai Thuong working in Ky Son. Photo: PV

Correspondent Hai Thuong often uses the pen names Anh Bach, Hai Thuong when submitting articles to Nghe An newspaper. He is a soldier.Border GuardPassionate about journalism, and has many years of experience in propaganda work for the Border Guard force. The footsteps of correspondent Bui Hai Thuong have left their mark across all border areas. In addition to his duties, he also sent Nghe An Newspaper hot news about the activities of maintaining security and order, keeping the border peaceful of the border force, and the special activities of the locality.

He confided that in the early days of his "fate" with journalism, he himself encountered many difficulties and confusion. The path to becoming a contributor was not easy. Where to start, what topic to exploit, how to express to create good works, attract readers...? There were too many problems to solve! "My previous articles were often written with inspiration and a simple way of thinking "thinking and writing". Luckily, for each article I sent, I received attention and comments from reporters and editors of Nghe An Newspaper. Thanks to their dedicated guidance, the articles were published in Nghe An Newspaper, creating excitement and confidence for me to continue collaborating. Through that, I gradually improved myself by learning from experience, reading more, listening to feedback from teammates through each article... Thanks to that, I grew up day by day, my thinking and journalism skills were improved".

Border guards on duty to prevent Covid-19 on the border. Photo courtesy of Thanh Cuong

He said that 2020 was a year full of fluctuations, natural disasters and epidemics greatly affected all aspects of life. However, with the efforts of the provincial Border Guard officers and soldiers and the help of Nghe An Newspaper, the activities and work of the provincial Border Guard officers and soldiers have been spread to readers at home and abroad, especially the work of preventing the Covid-19 epidemic, helping people overcome the consequences of natural disasters, firmly protecting the sovereignty and security of the border. Thereby, it has encouraged the Border Guard officers and soldiers to excellently complete their assigned tasks. Nghe An Border Guard was awarded a flag by the Ministry of National Defense for excellently completing its tasks.

Correspondent Dinh Tuan: Cultural officer "intoxicated" by journalism

Correspondent Dinh Tuan working at the facility. Photo: PV

Vo Dinh Tuan has been collaborating with Nghe An Newspaper for more than 5 years. He works at the Center for Culture, Sports and Communication of Tuong Duong district. As a cultural officer, but from his hobby of reading books and newspapers, and from that liking to experience, liking to take photos to send to newspapers, Dinh Tuan gradually became attached to Nghe An Newspaper. From the early days of sending only photos with captions about cultural and artistic activities of the people, up to now, in addition to updating current news in the area, photo series showing many angles, he also has articles on the fields of economy, culture, society, and life of residents in the district.

To balance the work of a cultural officer with his passion for journalism, Dinh Tuan said that on weekends or when he goes on business trips, he always brings his "companion", a camera. Accordingly, he is not afraid to take pictures, learn, or take notes... According to Dinh Tuan, "Although I am an amateur journalist, with more than 5 years of experience, I have felt and understood a part of journalism. This is not a simple job of holding a pen and a camera, but it is a profession of creativity and thinking, requiring true passion. It is also from this job that I have many opportunities to experience reality, meet people and acquire a lot of knowledge to serve my professional work."

Great Unity Day at Hat village, Yen Tinh commune. Photo courtesy of Dinh Tuan

Dinh Tuan said that in recent years, Nghe An Newspaper has invested in and carefully prepared both content and form in all publications from daily newspapers, Nghe An Weekend, Ethnic - Mountainous Regions special pages, Nghe An Electronic Newspaper, and now even has a YouTube channel. It is worth mentioning that in the era of competitive journalism, Nghe An Newspaper still maintains its purpose. The articles and special pages in the newspaper are directional, not sensational or eye-catching. That is also why the requirements for the team of collaborators are also "stricter" from the research stage to the way of presenting news and articles.

“However, thanks to the somewhat “strict” comments and adjustments from the newspaper’s editors, my news and articles have more depth.”

Correspondent Dinh Tuan also hopes that the newspaper will publish more activities at the grassroots level, specifically at the commune level. Because in reality, even though it is a short news, it is a source of encouragement and motivation for cadres and people to be more active in their work as well as in labor and production.