On the occasion of the 95th anniversary of the founding of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (March 26, 1931 - March 26, 2026), two publications rich in historical and educational value: "Records of a Generation" and "Fun in Red Flames" were launched as a gift for young readers.
A Generation's Profile" focuses on portraying the portraits of the young Vietnamese generation in the period 1954 - 1975, a special historical period with many upheavals. Through real-life stories, the book vividly recreates the journey of the young generation who lived, fought and contributed to national independence.
Not only stopping at recording events, "Records of a Generation" also delves into the spiritual life of people during wartime. Those are memories of fierce battlefields, prison years, street struggles, but also simple aspirations for peaceful life. The pages of writing show a generation "full of intelligence, full of ideal love", ready to face violence and power to protect national values.
The noteworthy point is that the book does not only stop at the past, but also continues the story of those people in peacetime. After the war, they returned to normal life, continued to work, build the country, overcome the difficulties of the market mechanism and social upheavals. Through this, the book sends a message about inheritance between generations, emphasizing the role of history in shaping the present and future.
Meanwhile, "Trui rèn trong lửa đỏ" is a traditional memoir collection, recreating the struggle movement of Saigon youth - students - pupils over many decades. From the funeral event of student Tran Van On in 1950, to the urban struggle clump and the peak of the Ho Chi Minh Campaign in 1975, the book recreates a vivid historical picture.
The memoir pages record images of Saigon youth on all fronts: From demonstrations, lockdowns, hunger strikes to armed struggle activities, activities in the enemy's heart or in prisons. Movements such as protecting national culture, fighting for people's livelihoods - democracy or coordination with intellectuals, religions, workers... are all clearly reflected, showing the core role of youth in the urban revolutionary movement.
In particular, the book also depicts the indomitable spirit of youth in harsh circumstances. Despite facing beatings, torture or material temptations, many people still maintain their ideals, ready to sacrifice for independence - freedom. It is the "red fire" of war and struggle that has forged the bravery, will and spirit of solidarity of a whole generation.
Although only condensed into a few hundred pages, "Trui rèn trong lửa đỏ" still provides a general overview of the arduous but also very heroic struggle journey of Saigon - Gia Dinh youth. This is not only historical material but also a source of inspiration for today's young generation in continuing the tradition of patriotism.
The two publications introduced on the occasion of the 95th anniversary of the founding of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union are not only valuable in terms of materials but also have profound educational significance. In the context of the country's integration and development, looking back at history, understanding the sacrifices of previous generations is necessary to foster the ideals of life and civic responsibility for youth.
Through "Dossiers of a Generation" and "Trui rèn trong lửa đỏ", Tre Publishing House continues to contribute to spreading traditional values, arousing patriotism and the will to rise up in each young person. This is also a reminder that the journey of building and protecting the Fatherland always needs the continuous continuation of generations - from the past to the present and towards the future.
