Recently, the Mien Trung Industry and Trade College organized a special tour themed “Journey Back to Roots” for students who achieved comprehensive excellence in the past academic year. The trip took them to famous historical and cultural landmarks in Phu Yen province: Luong Van Chanh Temple, Nui Nhan Memorial, and the No-Number Ship Vung Ro historical site.
At each stop, the students had the opportunity to listen to heroic stories about national history, about generations of ancestors who sacrificed and contributed to today’s independence and freedom. From the pioneering contributions of the notable Luong Van Chanh, the steadfast resilience of our military and people during resistance wars, to the courageous spirit on the no-number ships braving the waves of Truong Sa – all painted in the students’ minds a proud picture of the heroic traditions of the Vietnamese people.
MITC comprehensively outstanding students in 2025 participating in the Journey Back to Roots
Sharing after the trip, Nguyen Thi Thuy Hang (Accounting student) expressed: “I can say this was an extremely special trip and an unforgettable memory during my student years. Visiting the temple of Mr. Luong Van Chanh – who contributed to pioneering the land of Phu Yen. This is not just a place of worship, but also a symbol of the national tradition of ‘drinking water, remember its source’. The Nui Nhan Memorial – a place that commemorates the heroic sacrifice of soldiers during the resistance against America. Each line of text with the names of soldiers engraved made me emotional, showing deep respect and gratitude.”
According to Thuy Hang, which landmark impressed her most during this tour? Thuy Hang shared: “I was especially impressed by the No-Number Ship Vung Ro historical site – a place that marks the weapons transport ships supporting the Southern battlefield. Visiting and listening to the stories associated with this landmark, I felt even more proud of the brave spirit and ingenious tactics of our military and people. The no-number ships weren’t called that because they had no numbers, but because they had many numbers. These legendary ships disguised themselves as fishing boats, constantly changing their identification numbers to secretly transport weapons to the Southern battlefield, despite the enemy’s severe blockade.”
Nguyen Thi Thuy Hang (Accounting student) participating in the Journey Back to Roots
As a member of the younger generation, what do you think you should do to contribute to building the country during this period of national development? Thuy Hang shared: “As a young person, I recognize my responsibility to the country. I must strive to learn to progress each day, bringing my spirit and youth to do many meaningful things for society. Always maintain patriotism, national pride, and remember the contributions of the heroes who fell for the freedom of the homeland. I can live in peace today thanks to the great contributions and sacrifices of the previous generations. On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day, I would like to express my pride and deep gratitude.”
Le Hoang Kha Han (student from the Faculty of Information Technology – Accounting) participating in the Journey Back to Roots
Le Hoang Kha Han (student from the Faculty of Information Technology – Accounting) also shared: “At Luong Van Chanh Temple, I was able to offer incense and hear about the person who contributed to pioneering the land of Phu Yen. The solemn atmosphere there made me silently grateful to those who pioneered and built this land. At the Nui Nhan Memorial Tower, I was most impressed by the stone tablets engraved with the names of soldiers. Reading each name, I realized that their sacrifices are no longer just invisible numbers, but real people with faces and names who lived and fought for the country. The No-Number Ship historical site truly made me speechless. I heard about the secret ships, about soldiers who left without knowing when they would return. Only when seeing the artifacts here could I somewhat imagine the hardships they endured.”
Phan Nguyen Anh Duong (Youth Union) emotionally stated: “On April 24, 2025, we had a journey back to our roots. It wasn’t just a simple tour, but a journey back to history, to the traditional values of our nation. Through this trip, I understood more about the early days of the land of Phu Yen, the locations that are important milestones in the national liberation. Standing before the memorial tablets listing the martyrs’ names, I felt moved and emotional. Today’s peace didn’t come naturally but was exchanged with the blood and bones of countless Vietnamese children. The journey back to roots helped me love my homeland more, appreciate the generation of our fathers and brothers, and reminded me to live with ideals and greater responsibility.”
Helping the cleaning staff at Luong Van Chanh Temple was also an experience for MITC students during the Journey
Through this tour, MITC students understood that protecting the homeland today isn’t just about taking up arms as in the past, but also about creative labor, excelling in studies, international integration, preserving national cultural identity, and being ready to contribute to Vietnam’s sustainable development in the era of globalization.
The Mien Trung Industry and Trade College is proud to accompany and nurture a young generation that is not only professionally competent but also rich in character, personality, and responsibility to the country.
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