In the cultural and spiritual life of contemporary society, it is rare to find an artistic work that both generates a powerful ripple effect in the community and opens up fresh approaches to educating people about ideals, ways of living and love for the Fatherland. “Homeland in our hearts: The Concert Film” — a film made under the direction of Nhan Dan Newspaper and co-produced with Sun Bright Creative Arts and Events Joint Stock Company — is one such special case.
At a recent screening at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (USSH), the artistic and emotional space of “Homeland in our hearts: The Concert Film” touched the hearts of hundreds of students, lecturers and film lovers.
In particular, the assessment by the University’s Rector, Professor Dr Hoang Anh Tuan, became a notable highlight. He described the film as “unprecedented” – not merely because of its scale or form of presentation, but because it successfully connects journalism, art, history and contemporary emotion, creating a model for conveying cultural and ideological values with no prior precedent.
An “unprecedented” work in the way it tells the story of the homeland
What makes “Homeland in our hearts” “unprecedented” lies first and foremost in how it tells the story of the homeland. Instead of choosing a conventional explanatory approach, the film uses the language of concert performance, cinema and modern music, bringing history, national spirit and patriotism to the public through emotion that is authentic, direct and deeply stirring.
Here, the homeland does not appear as an abstract concept or a distant symbol; it comes alive through every melody, every frame, every moment when audiences sing together, place a hand over their hearts and listen as one. This approach helps blur the distance between history and the present, between the nation’s foundational values and the spiritual life of today’s young generation.
Nhan Dan Newspaper’s pioneering role in creating a cultural product
“Homeland in our hearts” is not only a film; it is clear evidence of the cultural mission of revolutionary journalism in a new era. That a national leading press agency has proactively directed and spread a large-scale cultural product reflects renewed thinking, creativity and strategic vision in building Viet Nam’s cultural soft power.
The film shows that journalism need not stop at the roles of information and communication; it can also become a cultural creator, connecting artistic resources, the creative industries and the community to generate enduring value. This is a path worthy of recognition, especially as Viet Nam integrates ever more deeply with the world and needs cultural products that both carry national identity and can reach young audiences through a global language.
When patriotism education reaches the hearts of young people
The screening of “Homeland in our hearts: The Concert Film” at the USSH carries special significance. This is an institution that trains and conducts research in the social sciences and humanities – a cradle for critical thinking and the study of culture, history and humanity. The setting created a profound dialogue between art and academia, between emotion and theoretical reflection.
The screening was not only a cultural activity; it was also a comprehensive educational experience, where students could directly feel how history and national spirit can be retold through new creative forms. This helps broaden students’ understanding of the relationship between culture, art and social responsibility – a particularly important component in training social science and humanities disciplines.
Sharing her feelings after the screening, student Luu Ha An said the film offered a special experience, markedly different from previous ways she had encountered history and patriotism.
In the same emotional vein, student Nguyen Vu Thao Linh expressed that the film touched deep and quiet resonances in the hearts of young people.
Inside the hall, the image of students singing together, listening together and being moved together showed the power of learning through experience. Love for the homeland is no longer an abstract concept in textbooks; it becomes a vivid emotion, connected to the community, to friends and to every moment of the present.
Unitour – a journey spreading sustainable cultural values
Continuing the film through the Unitour journey at universities nationwide is a sound step with long-term vision. Unitour not only expands the work’s reach, but also creates a network for spreading cultural values within the student community – the country’s young intellectual force.
At each stop, the film is received in different contexts, yet with one common thread: it awakens national pride, civic awareness and the aspiration to contribute. This shows that “Homeland in our hearts” is not a time-bound product, but a cultural journey with depth and lasting vitality.
For the USSH, the screening of “Homeland in our hearts” is seen as a beautiful milestone in campus cultural life. Experiences like this provide important support to formal education, contributing to the formation of character, life ideals and cultural resilience among students.
The film also opens up new approaches for the university in organising cultural and ideological educational activities, harmoniously combining academia, art and community experience.
From the USSH rector’s perspective, “Homeland in our hearts: The Concert Film” truly is an unprecedented work — not only because of its unique form of presentation, but because of its ideological depth, humanistic value and ability to connect generations.
In modern life, when people can easily be swept along by fast and varied currents, works such as “Homeland in our hearts” serve as a spiritual anchor, reminding us of the nation’s enduring values. And in spaces such as university lecture halls – where knowledge and aspiration are nurtured – that this spirit is further cultivated, spread and carried forward into the future.
