Bui Quang Huy, First Secretary of the Central Youth Union and Vice Chairman of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (second, right), and Chairwoman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front of Hanoi Bui Huyen Mai present certificate of merit to the Hanoi Youth Union.
On March 22, the Hanoi Youth Union organized the program "Capital Youth Aspirations" to commemorate the 95th anniversary of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (March 26, 1931 – March 26, 2026) and celebrate the success of the elections to the 16th National Assembly and People's Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term.
Attending the event were Bui Quang Huy, member of the Party Central Committee, First Secretary of the Central Youth Union and Vice Chairman of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front; and Bui Huyen Mai, member of the Standing Board of the Hanoi Party Committee and Chairwoman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front of Hanoi.
Also present were former senior leaders, including Tran Van Tuan, former Central Committee member and former Standing Vice Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee; Ngo Thi Doan Thanh, former Central Committee member and former Chairwoman of the Hanoi People's Council; Tuong Phi Chien, former Vice Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee; along with city leaders, former Youth Union officials and a large number of young members.
In his commemorative speech, Nguyen Tien Hung, Secretary of the Hanoi Youth Union, emphasized that the organization has experienced 95 years of proud development, contribution and growth, continuously innovating while inheriting and promoting the values and traditions of previous generations.
The Hanoi Youth Union introduces a digital platform that manages its activities across the city.
Following President Ho Chi Minh's instruction that Hanoi's youth must set an example for the nation, the capital has been the origin of many significant revolutionary movements.
From the "Three Readiness" movement during the resistance war against the United States to calls for students and workers to join the fight and the symbolic "Truong Son walking stick", these images represent patriotism, dedication and aspiration among Hanoi's youth.
Over the past 95 years, generations of young people in Hanoi have written a proud history through courage, sacrifice and intellect, affirming the principle: "Wherever needed, youth are present; whatever is difficult, youth can accomplish."
Hung reaffirmed the organization's strong confidence in the leadership of the Central Youth Union and the Hanoi Party Committee, highlighting its comprehensive achievements across all areas.
At the event, the Hanoi Youth Union launched the book "Digital Map of 310 Historical Sites in Hanoi", presenting a visualized system of significant locations as both a reference and a "map of memory" for younger generations.
The program also included the signing of the "Youth Connection" initiative, with 11 youth clusters committing to at least 11 youth projects with a total resource value of approximately VND1.1 billion (US$41,740).
The Hanoi Youth Union also introduced a digital platform for managing youth activities at phongtraotuoitrethudo.vn, marking a breakthrough in modernizing operations and strengthening technological capabilities.
A group performance at the event.
Notably, a new badge system titled "Capital Volunteer Soldier" was launched with five levels, recognizing contributions based on accumulated volunteer time from five to 90 days.
At the event, the Hanoi Youth Union and its Secretary Nguyen Tien Hung received a Certificate of Merit from the Prime Minister.
The organization also awarded commemorative medals for contributions to youth development to 78 individuals and honored 95 outstanding Youth Union officials.
A highlight of the program was a flashmob performance titled "Proud Youth in a New Era", featuring nearly 500 young participants, showcasing the creativity, resilience and dedication of Hanoi's youth in the new era.