These days, the heroic atmosphere of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and the reunification of the country is everywhere in the province. For veterans returning from the war, they proudly wear veteran uniforms and wear resistance medals on their chests. When watching documentary films about the campaign or recalling the days of fighting with their comrades, the veterans cannot help but be moved by the heroic memories and the pain and loss on the old battlefield.

At the age of 19, joining the army, young man Luong Van Duong, Mat village, Muong Leo commune, Song Ma district (now Lieng village, Muong Leo commune, Sop Cop district) participated in heroic battles in the battlefield of Laos, the Tay Nguyen Campaign and the historic Ho Chi Minh Campaign. At the age of 73, a 4/4 disabled veteran, Mr. Duong said: The fierceness of the war caused many of my comrades to fall. They were all young soldiers, they sacrificed their youth and their lives for a great ideal of contributing to the revolution to liberate the nation. For me, being alive and returning to my family is a blessing, but that joy has never been complete, because in my heart, I miss my comrades who are still on the old battlefield. Achieving independence and freedom is not easy, so I hope that today's young generation will remember the contributions of previous generations, strive, try, build and protect the Fatherland in the new era.

Son La Youth Union members offer incense at Son La Prison Martyrs Cemetery.

One of the most active forces responding to the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day is the Youth Union members, youth, and children. From the Provincial Youth Union, grassroots Youth Unions, and schools, many outstanding activities have been organized in response, such as: Journey to the source, red address; candle lighting ceremony in gratitude; national flag road; organizing seminars on revolutionary communication education; cultural exchange to propagate revolutionary songs; golden bell contest to learn about history; extracurricular activities to learn about the Ho Chi Minh campaign and reenact the moment when the liberation army's tanks entered the Independence Palace... The heroic spirit and pride of the young generation have been spreading strongly as an affirmation that: Today's young generation not only always remembers the contributions of the previous generation for national independence, but also promotes that tradition more deeply and better.

Youth Union members of Sop Cop High School offer incense to heroic martyrs at the martyrs cemetery of Sop Cop district.

Red candles were lit on the graves of heroic martyrs. Incense sticks were burned to pay respect to the generations of ancestors who sacrificed their lives for the country and the people; meaningful gifts were given... These were some of the activities organized by the Son La Provincial Youth Union at the Candle Lighting Ceremony at the Son La Prison Martyrs Cemetery.

Participating in the incense offering ceremony at the Son La Prison Martyrs Cemetery, Mr. Vi Tuan Bao, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Youth Union, said: The candle lighting ceremony is a meaningful activity to educate the younger generation to remember the contributions of the generations of ancestors who fought bravely and sacrificed to gain independence and unify the country. At the same time, it raises the awareness and responsibility of the youth in building and protecting the Fatherland, maintaining peace, independence and freedom of the nation.

Veterans of Yen Bai province view the photo exhibition "Song of Unification" at the Provincial Museum.

At Nguyen Trai Secondary School, the City organized the Golden Bell contest with the theme "Following the course of history". Bui Hoang Linh, class 9A2, the outstanding Golden Bell winner at the contest, shared: Through extracurricular activities, I have a better understanding of the historic Ho Chi Minh campaign, the glorious feats of our army and people in the resistance war for national independence. I know that I am living in peace today thanks to the great contributions and sacrifices of previous generations, so I will try to study well, so that in the future I can contribute to building and protecting my homeland.

Son La joyfully looks forward to the 50th anniversary of National Reunification Day

Before the important event - 50 years of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification, the Provincial People's Committee has directed departments, branches, socio-political organizations and localities to promote information and propaganda of important historical events; develop plans to organize activities to ensure solemnity and practicality. Develop plans to ensure security and order in the area; carry out environmental sanitation work, and beautify the urban area on streets and places where activities take place. Functional forces have increased inspections of food safety and hygiene, fire prevention and fighting at restaurants, hotels, etc. to ensure social order and safety, creating an impression for tourists to visit and experience the holidays in the localities. Districts, cities and towns, based on specific conditions, develop plans to organize commemorative activities to ensure joy, health, safety and savings.

Art performance at the Art Program with the theme "Glory of Vietnam" at Northwest Square.

In Son La city, the political center of the province, it is like wearing a new coat. The streets are brightly decorated with national flags, banners, slogans, and flagpoles. The flower beds, lighting systems along the main roads, and the Northwest Square area are decorated and clean. Activities in response to the anniversary take place everywhere in the city. From schools, residential areas to supermarkets and cafes, everything is brightly decorated with the colors of the national flag.

One of the most prominent activities was on the evening of April 26, at the Northwest Square, the Provincial People's Committee organized an Art Program with the theme "Glory of Vietnam". With 17 attractive singing, dancing and music performances, more than 200 artists and actors from the Provincial Music and Dance Theater, students of Son La College, soldiers of the Provincial Military Command and a magnificent sound and lighting system vividly recreated the heroic historical period of the nation, the important events of the country in the resistance wars against France, against the US, for independence and freedom for the people. Affirming the national pride, self-respect, and belief of the army and people of Son La ethnic groups in the light of the Party, of the revolution and beloved Uncle Ho; creating an exciting competitive atmosphere for the people of Son La ethnic groups in the period of renovation.

Coming to watch the art program directly, Ms. Mui Thi Ngoc, Moc Chau town, said: This is a very good and unique art program. I feel like I am living in the historical days of resistance to the great victory of the nation, I am really proud and moved.

Youth Union members of Pung Banh commune, Sop Cop district visit veterans who participated in the Southern battlefield.

In the border district of Sop Cop, during the historic April days, the main roads of the district center were decorated with bright red flags with yellow stars; large billboards were hung at the intersections of the district. Ms. Tong Thi Quyen, Head of the district's Department of Culture, Science and Information, said: Along with hanging banners and slogans, the district's Center for Communication and Culture arranged 2 mobile propaganda vehicles about the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South along the routes from the district center to the communes of Dom Cang, Pung Banh, Muong Va, and Nam Lanh. The district People's Committee organized a 7-a-side men's football tournament and cultural exchanges, creating an exciting atmosphere of national pride towards the anniversary of the country's reunification.

Youth Union of Tay Bac University with youth project responding to the 50th anniversary of Southern Liberation Day.

Activities in response to the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day in Son La province have clearly demonstrated the role and responsibility of the entire political and social system in expressing gratitude for the great contributions and noble sacrifices of generations of fathers and brothers for national independence.

These activities not only widely propagate the historical, cultural and revolutionary traditions of the nation, but also foster and promote patriotism, self-reliance, and arouse the creativity of Party committees, authorities, organizations, cadres, party members, soldiers of the armed forces and people of all ethnic groups in Son La. At the same time, this is also an affirmation of the determination of today's generation in continuing the tradition of their ancestors, joining hands to build a rich, civilized and modern Son La.