President Ho Chi Minh was the one who founded, organized and trained the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union. During his lifetime, he always had deep affection and special attention for the young generation of Vietnam.
During the difficult years of the resistance war against the US, people always followed, sent letters of condolences and encouragement to the young people of the South - those who are fighting day and night on the front line.
In response to that affection and trust, generations of Vietnamese youth in general and Southern youth have continuously strived and devoted themselves to the cause of national liberation.
To show their respect for President Ho Chi Minh, at the Southern Youth Congress on February 20, 1965, the Southern youth presented Uncle Ho with a kerosene lamp.
According to information kept at the Ho Chi Minh Museum, the kerosene lamps were sent by the Central Organizing Committee to the Presidential Palace Office on July 20, 68.
The oil lamp simulates a missile launcher, made of metal, 19cm long.
The bulb body has a large mechanism to contain oil-absorbing batons. On one side of the lantern body is engraved with the words "Saigon - Gia Dinh Area", on the other side is the words "Grated to the National Youth Congress on February 20, 1965).
This is not only a special artifact in structure but also has profound historical value, associated with the steadfast fighting spirit of the Southern youth during the years of fighting against the US to save the country. Oil lamps are also familiar items, closely associated with the lives of people in the South.
For officers, soldiers and youth volunteers, the kerosene lamps not only help them study and work at night but are also a symbol of steadfast will and resilience in the face of all difficulties.
The oil lamp that the Southern Youth Congress presented to President Ho Chi Minh is a vivid testament to the indomitable spirit of Vietnamese youth and the deep affection for Uncle Ho.
At the end of 1964, the US implemented a local War strategy in Vietnam, expanding the destruction of the North. The Southern youth became the pioneering force, determined to gain independence for the Fatherland.
Along with the 3rd ready movement of the Northern youth, in February 1965, the Southern Youth Congress launched a 5- xunget movement, aiming to gather young people in all 3 regions of liberation, temporary occupation and urban development.
The 5- xunget movement includes: volunteering to destroy many enemy forces, volunteering to join war guards, volunteering to fight political struggle against arresting soldiers, volunteering to fight for civil servants, volunteering to produce agriculture in war conditions.
From these two movements, across the country, many outstanding collectives and individuals have achieved many resounding achievements and feats.
These two movements are also the premise for the youth volunteer movement in the future, fostering a pioneering, proactive generation, ready to contribute to the country.
