On April 5, the Hai Duong Provincial Museum held an exchange meeting with the theme "50 years - The country is full of joy", on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025).
At the meeting, students of Nguyen Trai High School for the Gifted (Hai Duong province) had a special opportunity to listen to the authentic and touching sharing from historical witnesses - those who directly attended the historic moment at noon on April 30, 1975 .
Captain Vu Dang Toan - the commander of tank 390 and Sergeant Nguyen Van Tap - the direct controller of this tank that crashed into the Golden gate of the Golden State, along with many veterans and historical experts, together recounted the heroic moment when the convoy of tanks advanced into the center of Saigon government.
The image of the red flag with a yellow star flying like a star on the roof of the Imperial Academy, a sign of complete victory of our army and people, has been recreated through vivid and emotional narration, leaving many emotions in the hearts of listeners.
The war has gone half a century behind, but the memories of a fiery time, of the resilience, indomitableness and patriotism of our ancestors are still intact in the hearts of today's young generation. Listening to stories from historical witnesses themselves, many Hai Duong students could not hide their emotions, mixed with pride in the glorious tradition of the nation.
They expressed their deep gratitude to the previous generation - those who did not regret their youth, sacrificing their blood and bones to gain independence and unity for the Fatherland. Born and raised in peace, they are more aware of their responsibility to preserve and promote precious historical values, strive to study and practice to contribute to building an increasingly rich and civilized country.
The exchange session is not only an opportunity to express gratitude to generations of ancestors who sacrificed for national independence, but also a precious opportunity for the younger generation to better understand history, foster a spirit of patriotism, foster noble ideals and arouse national pride - a fire that will never go out in the hearts of Vietnamese people.
