Vietnam in the hearts of international students
While the whole country is bustling in the joyful atmosphere of celebrating National Day on September 2, in Can Tho, many international students are having meaningful experiences. Not only a holiday, but also an opportunity to learn more about the culture and history of the S-shaped country.
Many Indian students at Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy shared that National Day 2.9 is not only a holiday, but also an opportunity for them to feel more clearly the national spirit and patriotism of the Vietnamese people.
Saloni shared: When I came to Vietnam, I saw people showing patriotism in a very unique and warm way. They hang flags in front of their houses and decorate the streets. It is a simple and sincere beauty". Saloni also expressed his impression of the way the local community works together to create a united, friendly and cultural atmosphere every major holiday.
For many international students, especially those studying away from home, National Day September 2 in Vietnam has left unforgettable memories. That was the moment they not only learned about the traditional values of a country, but also felt the closeness and warmth - as if living in a second home.
patriotism is blossoming in the younger generation
In many schools in Can Tho City, from kindergarten to high school, school gates, schoolyards and corridors are decorated splendidly with red flags with yellow stars...
In addition to decoration, many schools also organize extracurricular activities for students to express their patriotism.
After participating in the Journey to the Source program, Le My Duyen - a student at Nam Can Tho University said that this is truly an extremely meaningful journey, giving Duyen and her friends the opportunity to learn more deeply about national historical and cultural relics in Can Tho City. Each place visited leaves many valuable emotions and lessons in Duyen and her friends.
Ms. Dinh Thi Thao - Principal of Vo Truong Toan Primary School (Cai Khe Ward) - said that the children were very excited to participate in singing and dancing, performing art, to the arrangement activities, and performing the national flag. Thereby, it will not only help children understand more about the great historical significance of the August Revolution and National Day September 2, but also arouse the spirit of solidarity and gratitude to the previous generation.
At Co Do Secondary School, nearly 300 8th grade students of the school covered the schoolyard with the national flag, each flag is a small heart expressing a deep patriotism.
Mr. Nguyen Van Hai - General Head of the Co Do Town Secondary School Team - said that a week before the school, the school had been propagating the meaning of activities and instructing students to prepare the national flag. Thanks to that, the program received positive responses from both parents and students.
The students are very excited to participate. This is not only an activity to show patriotism but also a beautiful memory on the important holiday of the country, Mr. Hai shared.
In addition, the school also integrates students to re- read 5 things Uncle Ho teaches; the theme of the 2025 - 2026 School Year Teamwork is "Vietnamese Children Steadfastly Entering the New Era".
