Take Off – May Remains: Honoring the Resilient Spirit of the Vietnamese People

May – a month of sacred remembrance – is always associated with the birthday of President Ho Chi Minh, who devoted his life to the cause of national independence and freedom.   Take Off – May Remains draws inspiration from this immortal spirit to   create  a reflective space where   profound reflections on patriotism, gratitude, and the aspiration to rise   are sparked by the sharing of everyday yet deeply inspiring stories.

 The program features prominent speakers – individuals who have lived meaningful  and with purposeful lives in today’s world:

Major General Ho Sy Hau, former Director of the Department of Economics, Ministry of National Defense, shares his silent yet dedicated years in the military, where discipline and patriotism guided every step.

Entrepreneur Nguyen Thi Dong, CEO of Hoa Lan Joint Stock Company, shares her story of a challenging entrepreneurial journey – a testament to perseverance and the ambition to elevate Vietnamese brands on the international stage.

Ms. Dinh Thao, the co-founder of the “48h Cheo” project, represents a young generation passionate about traditional culture. She inspires efforts to preserve and promote heritage in modern life.

Especially, the program welcomes Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Tung, Chairman of the Scientific and Training Council at the Institute of Vietnamese Studies and Development Sciences, who will help viewers decode the enduring significance of “May Remains” in the flow of history and the present.

Take Off – May Remains is a tribute to history and a heartfelt invitation for every Vietnamese today to carry forward traditional values, preserve memories, and  live a  purposeful life.

The program will be broadcast live at 8:10 PM on May 17 on VTV1. Don’t miss it!