Memories of Independence Day

Contest Entry Code: 3833e0655cb34304996ef343172e57b1

Unit: Individual

Place of creation: 22A Doai Village, Tam Xa, Dong Anh District, Hanoi, Xã Vĩnh Thanh, Hà Nội, Việt Nam

This photograph captures the moment a young person stands silently gazing at an image of President Ho Chi Minh on a large screen. In the image, Uncle Ho is speaking into a microphone – a historic moment associated with September 2nd, 1945, when he read the Declaration of Independence, giving birth to the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. The setting in the photograph is exhibition-like, evoking a sense of solemnity and sacredness. The contrast between the historical image and the pensive posture of the young person creates a connection between the past and the present – ​​a generational continuity, reminding us of national pride and gratitude towards previous generations.