Because we are Vietnamese

Contest Entry Code: a8e7bc3b8376478f9f146800d6a635d4

Unit: Individual

Place of creation: House number 1, Phường Thái Hòa, Nghệ An, Việt Nam

In life, there are moments that move us not because of anything grand, but because of the sharing and mutual support between people. Looking at the photo capturing the moment when people and soldiers worked together to clear mud after Typhoon No. 3, I couldn't help but feel emotional. Every glance, every drop of sweat, every small action, yet imbued with compassion, illuminated an immortal spirit: the spirit of solidarity and mutual support of the Vietnamese people. After the storm, houses were destroyed, village roads were flooded with mud, and the lives of people in the flooded areas were filled with immense difficulties. But it was at this very moment that the image of the soldiers in green uniforms, undeterred by hardship, and the people wading through the mud, working together urgently to clean up and restore their lives, became clear evidence of our nation's tradition of "helping those in need." They didn't discriminate based on profession or age, regardless of the weather – all stood shoulder to shoulder, working together for the community. This photograph is more than just a moment capturing the aftermath of a natural disaster. It's a vivid portrayal of human kindness and the power of solidarity. Each person may have contributed only a small part – a pair of hands, a bucket of mud – but when dozens, even hundreds of people act together, that strength transforms into a flow of love, supporting broken lives. I sensed in their eyes – despite their weariness – determination, faith, and boundless love. These ordinary people, with hearts full of compassion, have been and continue to empower their compatriots to overcome this calamity. Through this photograph, I love my homeland even more, and have even more faith in the Vietnamese people – people who, though small, always know how to love and share. No matter how great the storm, we will stand firm and overcome it, because in the heart of every Vietnamese person burns a flame – the flame of solidarity and compassion.