Youth train journey back to the roots: Traveling to deepen the love for a heroic nation
WVR - On the afternoon of July 17, at Hanoi Railway Station, the program “Youth Train Journey Back to the Roots: Vietnam, Travel to Love – Promoting the Beauty of Vietnamese Culture and Tourism” was officially launched. Alternate Member of the Party Central Committee and Permanent Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr. Le Hai Binh, attended and delivered a keynote speech.
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| Youth train journey back to the roots: Delegates with the participating youth and union members. (Photo: Ngoc Anh) |
As part of the 2025 Youth Union’s action program and youth movement, and in celebration of the 78th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27, 1947 – July 27, 2025), the Youth Unions of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Vietnam Railways Corporation, the National Energy and Industrial Corporation, and the Quang Tri Provincial Youth Union co-organized the program “Youth Train Journey Back to the Roots: Vietnam, Travel to Love – Promoting the Beauty of Vietnamese Culture and Tourism,” taking place from July 17 to 20.
The event was attended by Mr. Le Hai Binh, Alternate Member of the Party Central Committee and Standing Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism; Mr. Dang Sy Manh, Party Secretary and Chairman of the Members’ Council of Vietnam Railways Corporation; along with representatives from the National Library of Vietnam, Vietnam National Authority of Tourism, and various departments under Vietnam Railways.
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| Youth train journey back to the roots: Alternate Member of the Party Central Committee and Standing Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Le Hai Binh delivers remarks at the opening ceremony. (Photo: Ngoc Anh) |
In his speech, Mr. Le Hai Binh emphasized that this meaningful cultural-tourism and gratitude initiative reflects the strong collaboration among the Youth Unions of government bodies. The program aims to promote railway tourism, while highlighting the nation’s rich historical and cultural heritage—especially by returning to the sacred land of Quang Tri, a place deeply tied to Vietnam’s heroic past.
“This train will serve as a bridge between past and present, bringing us back to our roots in the most vivid and authentic way. The train is not merely a means of transportation—it is an essential part of this journey of remembrance, helping us appreciate more deeply the values of independence, freedom, and the sacrifices made by previous generations,” Permanent Deputy Minister Le Hai Binh remarked.
He also stressed that in today’s era of strong integration and development, culture is the soul of the nation—our identity and pride as we step confidently onto the global stage. Youth, he noted, are the pioneering flags who will contribute to building a modern Vietnamese culture rich in national identity, and promote Vietnamese tourism around the world.
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| Youth train journey back to the roots: Ms. Le Minh Duc, Secretary of the Youth Union of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, affirms that the journey helps deepen the principle of remembering one’s roots. (Photo: Ngoc Anh) |
Youth Union Secretary Le Minh Duc explained that the train carries a profound and emotional message of tourism: “Travel to Love”, love the land, the country, and the kind and hospitable Vietnamese people. Today, youth from various institutions have come together to place that message onto a very special mode of transport—the train—so that every journey becomes more than just travel, but also discovery, experience, and connection.
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| Youth train journey back to the roots: Panorama of the opening ceremony. (Photo: Ngoc Anh) |
According to her, the destination—Quang Tri—is a sacred place that bears unforgettable memories of great loss and sacrifice by many generations. Thus, this is not merely a trip but a meaningful journey back to our roots on the occasion of War Invalids and Martyrs Day, to deepen our gratitude and remembrance.
“Let’s turn every experience on this trip into an endless source of inspiration, where each destination becomes a lesson, and each step a contribution. Let this youth train be a symbol of connection, of pioneering, volunteerism, and the boundless creativity of young people—contributing to a strong, civilized, and prosperous Vietnam,” she expressed emotionally.
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| Youth train journey back to the roots: Standing Deputy Minister Le Hai Binh presents a gift to Mr. Dang Sy Manh, Party Secretary and Chairman of the Members’ Council of Vietnam Railways Corporation. (Photo: Ngoc Anh) |
Speaking to the World & Vietnam Report, Nguyen Quang Anh (Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam) expressed his honour in participating in this special journey.
For him, the train is a path to uphold the spirit of gratitude, of living with ideals and beauty, ready to contribute to a strong, humane, and sustainable Vietnam.
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| Youth train journey back to the roots: Mr. Nguyen Quang Anh gives an interview to the World & Vietnam Report. (Photo: Ngoc Anh) |
He also shared his hope for the trip to ignite in young people a deeper emotional connection with Vietnam—a resilient, loving homeland.
Right after the opening ceremony, Standing Deputy Minister Le Hai Binh and leaders from various agencies personally saw off the youth at the platform—a beautiful image of intergenerational connection and of the trust and responsibility passed from elders to today’s youth.
It also sends a powerful message about a generation of young people ready to engage, contribute, and stand alongside the country’s major political missions—with a deep sense of responsibility and a burning desire to serve.
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| Youth train journey back to the roots: Standing Deputy Minister Le Hai Binh and other leaders personally see off the youth train at the station. (Photo: Ngoc Anh) |
The youth train titled “Vietnam, Travel to Love – Promoting the Beauty of Vietnamese Culture and Tourism” and the accompanying 2025 Youth Union Training Conference are part of a series of practical activities aimed at enhancing revolutionary ideals, national pride, and patriotism among young people through acts of gratitude and back-to-the-roots journeys to revolutionary sites in the heroic land of Quang Tri.
It also aims to improve professional knowledge and skills for Youth Union officials, keeping pace with current trends like digital technology, artificial intelligence, safeguarding the ideological foundation of the Party, and promoting green tourism.
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| Youth train journey back to the roots: The youth train “Vietnam, Travel to Love – Promoting the Beauty of Vietnamese Culture and Tourism” is part of a series of practical activities to foster revolutionary ideals and national pride among young people. (Photo: Ngoc Anh) |
Through cultural and artistic activities, combined with thematic training and practical experiences at historical sites, the program offers youth the chance to learn, connect, and gain a deeper understanding of Vietnam’s history, culture, and people.
This not only honours traditional values but also spreads a spirit of unity, ignites the desire to contribute, and promotes the image of Vietnam and the heroic land of Quang Tri to youth across the country.
