When March comes, it brings the echoes of spring and the vibrant atmosphere of Youth Month. This is a time for each person can listen to the sacred sounds of the Fatherland - sounds echoing from history, tradition and the passionate heartbeat of the youth.

March brings the echoes of spring and the exciting atmosphere of Youth Month.

Every Monday morning, all pupils in schoolyards turn their eyes to the stage where the red national flag of Viet Nam with a yellow star in the middle flutters in the wind.

When the signal music sounds, thousands of pupils sing the National Anthem in unison. The soaring, powerful lyrics are not only a melody but also a sacred oath, and the blood flowing in each person's chest. Standing in the midst of the sea of ​​people singing loudly, I clearly feel the pride.

In that solemn atmosphere, I suddenly thought about those who have sacrificed their lives and those who have silently created beautiful eternal values ​​for today. I remember the previous generations - those who sang the song in this schoolyard, then carried that melody out into life, immersing themselves in countless jobs in lecture halls, hospitals, and construction sites. Some wore the uniform of soldiers, some silently devoted themselves to everyday work, but all carried within them a national pride.

Patriotism does not lie in loud slogans, but in the simplest, most familiar things. Sometimes, it is simply a bow before the national flag, a respect for the values ​​left by our ancestors, or a concern when witnessing a forgotten relic. It is the awareness of preserving the Vietnamese language, or the emotion when seeing the national flag in a foreign land. It is the spirit of unity in work and life. These are seemingly small moments but quietly crystallize the lasting strength for the Fatherland today and tomorrow.

Therefore, extracurricular activities, camping trips and 'Back to Roots' programmes are occasions not only for fun but also for young people to touch and live with history. A 'Back to Roots' trip is not only a picnic, but also a journey to make each person's heart vibrate with sacred values.

Learning to love the country is not only remembering the past, but also knowing how to build the future. A country not only needs people with good expertise, but also people with ideals, responsibility to the community, and knowing how to harmonise between individuals, the nation and humanity.

However, preserving patriotism among today's young generation is no longer as simple as it was in the past. Global integration brings many opportunities, but also poses challenges. Many young people tend to emphasize the individual and forget their responsibility to the community. In addition, social networks with countless conflicting information streams can easily erode faith in history and national traditions.

March is the month of youth, but patriotism cannot just flare up for a month and then quietly pass away. That flame needs to be maintained, passed on and lit in every smallest action. Because patriotism, after all, is not just a momentary emotion, but a lifelong responsibility.

And today's young people - with knowledge, enthusiasm, and even the simplest things - will continue their journey to write new pages for their Fatherland.

Reporting by N.NGUYEN, B.LAM - Translating by M.DUNG