I am Vietnamese!
I am a Vietnamese, born in the heart of my ancestors’ homeland.
My country is tiny by a vast sea, fortified with great mountains and deep rivers, and adorned with natural beauty.
My people are good-natured but courageous, persevering and valiant. We value noble sentiments and human kindness.
I love my country. I love my people. My love is infinite, unlimited, sacred and lofty because this is my homeland by birth, and my people have a sense of defending our country.
I live on the land my ancestors have lived, I breathe the air my ancestors have breathed; the traces of their spirits hover over mountains and hills, rivers and creeks, plants and blooms around us.
History, fourth grade - 1965
"Vietnamese smiles"
Translated by Ly Lan
Photo by: divietnam.org
