The idea for the exhibition originated from Dr Le Lam’s trip to Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelago. Dr. Le Lam, Principal of Dai Viet Saigon College, received a national flag measuring 0.7 metres by 1.08 metres from naval soldiers on Co Lin Island. Standing on Co Lin and gazing toward Gac Ma, he was deeply moved by the image of the "Immortal Circle" – the soldiers who shielded the national flag with their own bodies - inspiring him to spread the spirit of patriotism to younger generations.
Driven by this profound sentiment, Dr Le Lam and his colleagues traveled across the country to collect and bring back national flags. After three months of dedicated effort, the college’s leadership, faculty, and students overcame numerous challenges to gather nearly 150 flags from institutions and historic sites across Vietnam — from the Presidential Office and the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum to historic landmarks such as the Hung Kings' Temple, Quang Tri Citadel, Cu Chi Tunnels, and islands like Phu Quoc, Ly Son, and Con Dao.
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| The idea for the exhibition originated from Dr. Le Lam’s trip to Truong Sa (Spratly). |
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| Dr Le Lam and teachers have gone to many places to collect and request national flags. |
The idea for the exhibition originated from Dr Le Lam’s trip to Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelago. Dr Le Lam, Principal of Dai Viet Saigon College, received a national flag measuring 0.7 metres by 1.08 metres from naval soldiers on Co Lin Island. Standing on Co Lin and gazing toward Gac Ma, he was deeply moved by the image of the "Immortal Circle" – the soldiers who shielded the national flag with their own bodies - inspiring him to spread the spirit of patriotism to younger generations.
Driven by this profound sentiment, Dr Le Lam and his colleagues traveled across the country to collect and bring back national flags. After three months of dedicated effort, the college’s leadership, faculty, and students overcame numerous challenges to gather nearly 150 flags from institutions and historic sites across Vietnam — from the Presidential Office and the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum to historic landmarks such as the Hung Kings' Temple, Quang Tri Citadel, Cu Chi Tunnels, and islands like Phu Quoc, Ly Son, and Con Dao.
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| Tran The Dung, a former Saigon Special Forces soldier attends the exhibition. |
The exhibition features nearly 150 national flags, each telling a story of history — from the memories of 81 days and nights of fierce fighting at Quang Tri Citadel to the resilient spirit in the Truong Sa (Spratly).
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| The exhibition showcases nearly 150 national flags, each telling a story of history. |
The exhibition is not merely a journey into memory, but a reminder of the enduring aspiration to uphold independence, safeguard territorial integrity, and build a prosperous nation.
The exhibition stands as a powerful declaration of sovereignty and territorial unity, reaffirming that the homeland is one inseparable whole. It also serves as a vivid lesson in history and the ongoing responsibility to defend the nation, embodying the spirit of resilience and self-reliance.
The exhibition not only instills pride in history among the younger generation but also awakens their patriotism, inspiring them to strive and train to become the future leaders of the nation.
