A ceremony was held in the Central province of Nghe An on May 16 to kick off the journey, which will feature a combination of education on traditions, field-based programs, and digital communications.
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At the ceremony to kick of the journey (Photo: nhandan.vn) |
Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Central Committee and VYF President Nguyen Tuong Lam said this year’s programs are designed with youth at the center, cyberspace as a key front, and meaningful actions as the core measure of impact.
The “I Love My Fatherland” journey will span seven stages across historical and cultural sites and “red addresses” nationwide. It starts in Nghe An, the homeland of President Ho Chi Minh, on May 16 to commemorate his 136th birth anniversary, before passing through Hue, Tuyen Quang – Lung Cu Flag Tower, Dien Bien, Khanh Hoa, Ca Mau, Ho Chi Minh City, and conclude in Hanoi in October. These destinations are closely linked to key historical, cultural and sovereignty milestones.
On this occasion, the VYF Central Committee will launch a 70-day emulation drive, organize a marathon in Dien Bien, roll out a “15 days of good deeds for the Fatherland” campaign, and host a short-video contest under the theme “I Love My Fatherland”, alongside a wide range of digital outreach activities.
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Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Central Committee and VYF President Nguyen Tuong Lam speaks at the event. (Photo: nhandan.vn) |
Notably, an AI-powered songwriting contest, and a cover and remix competition will open to Vietnamese youth aged 16–35 at home and abroad, aiming to promote the use of digital technology and AI in culture, arts, and media.
Meanwhile, the "I Love My Fatherland” communications campaign will be implemented across Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and Instagram, using hashtags such as #ToiYeuToQuocToi, #TYTQT, #ProudVietNam, and #70NamHoiLHTNVN.
Organizers aim for all provincial youth unions to host at least one activity per stage, with a minimum of 7,000 user-generated posts, reaching 700 million views and 700,000 interactions. Youth are encouraged to create and share positive stories, images and community initiatives through videos, photos, podcasts and digital music products.
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700 maps of Vietnam and 700 national flags presented to the VYF's Nghe An province chapter (Photo: nhandan.vn) |
Offline activities will include flag-raising ceremonies, tribute visits to historical sites, gratitude programs for policy beneficiaries, and exchanges with historical witnesses.
The VYF Central Committee also announced key events to marks the 70th anniversary from October 9–11 in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, including a central-level commemoration ceremony, a photo exhibition, a youth honoring program for youth, Youth Fest 2026 and a national “creative youth” festival.
Source: VNA