Proudly, three girls from 'Red Village' in Nghe An participate in the April 30th parade.

The female lieutenant is confident and capable.

Our conversation with Lieutenant Nguyen Le Quynh Thuong (born in 2000) - a resident of Trung Dinh ward, Hung Dung commune (Vinh City) - was interrupted for several days because her training schedule for the parade and march celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of Southern Vietnam was extremely demanding, leaving her with almost no free time during the day.

She said that there were days when she had to wake up at 3 a.m. to prepare her belongings and get ready for training. After training, the instructors would organize sports competitions between platoots, including endurance and long-distance running contests, and many other meaningful activities.

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As the parade drew closer, the training schedule became even more rigorous. Some days, we'd return to our rooms at 11 or 12 midnight, exhausted, but everyone still smiled and encouraged each other to keep going. The high intensity training not only improved our physical fitness but also forged our willpower and courage to complete the mission. More importantly, everyone understood that this was an honor not everyone gets in their lifetime.

Lieutenant Nguyen Le Quynh Thuong

In her story, Lieutenant Quynh Thuong said that she graduated from the Military University of Culture and Arts in 2022, and then in February 2023 had the honor of becoming a soldier at the Hanoi Capital Command.

In this year's parade, Quynh Thuong had the honor of being ranked second in the Women's Information Officers' contingent.

Sharing more about Quynh Thuong, Ms. Le Thi Thanh Thin (born in 1976) - Quynh Thuong's mother - and Mr. Duong Thanh Canh - Head of Trung Dinh Block, Dung Dung Ward, said that the family and residents of the block are very proud that Quynh Thuong was selected to participate in the parade commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of Southern Vietnam. It is also a recognition of the persistent efforts that Quynh Thuong has made over the years.

It is known that during her three years of high school at Huynh Thuc Khang School (Vinh City), Quynh Thuong was a model student, trusted by her teachers to be class president for two consecutive years in grades 11 and 12.

Besides being an excellent student, Quynh Thuong also regularly participates in many cultural and sports activities, leaving a good impression on her teachers and friends.

A talented and enthusiastic female student.

As a fourth-year Business Administration student at Vinh University, Le Phuong Thao (born in 2003) not only excels in her studies but is also known by the people of Hung Dung ward (Vinh City) as a dynamic and enthusiastic Youth Union Secretary of the Van Trung block.

Upon learning she had been selected to participate in the parade commemorating the 50th anniversary of the liberation of Southern Vietnam, Thảo told herself she had to do her best, not only to successfully complete the assigned task, but also to live up to everyone's trust.

Entering formal training for the first time as a student, Phuong Thao had to adapt to the high intensity of training and strict discipline, inevitably feeling a bit overwhelmed. In the days that followed, when she was deployed to the South for training, the continuously hot weather, ranging from 30-37 degrees Celsius, made the training even more arduous.

One unforgettable memory for Thao was during a training session in the scorching heat of nearly 40 degrees Celsius, when she fainted from exhaustion. “That day, about 20 people in the platoon also fainted because of the intense heat,” Thao recounted. But through perseverance, resilience, and the timely encouragement of teachers, friends, and leaders, she and her teammates gradually adapted to the harsh training intensity.

Ranked 8th, row 7 in the Northern Women's Militia contingent, Thao's efforts contributed to demonstrating the sense of responsibility and determination of the youth of Nghe An on this great national holiday.

Proud son of the heroic Red Village

Along with Nguyen Le Quynh Thuong and Le Phuong Thao, Nguyen Thi Hai Yen (born in 2002), from Xuan Nam Hamlet, Hung Dung Ward, Vinh City, is also a representative figure of Nghe An participating in the parade and march during the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and the reunification of the country.

Currently, Hai Yen is working at the Military Radio and Television Center in Ho Chi Minh City.

Sharing her feelings about this special journey, Hai Yen emotionally expressed:
“Participating in such a momentous political event as the parade commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of Southern Vietnam and the reunification of the country is a great honor for me and also the most memorable moment of my youth. The training process lasted many months, and it was inevitably difficult, but everyone strived to overcome it, because we always told ourselves: We must do our best to contribute to this great celebration of our nation.”

What I will always remember is the warm affection we received from our commanders and the local people. Perhaps never before have I and all the officers and soldiers received such precious feelings. That is what gave us the strength to confidently march in the parade.

With each passing moment, I understand more deeply the value of freedom and independence. This constantly reminds me to continue striving and working harder to live up to the glorious traditions of my homeland and country. Especially since I am fortunate to have been born and raised in the heroic Red Village.