Echoes of the A80 Anniversary: ​​The story of the voice who received the mission right before G-Hour

Thanks to careful preparation, sense of responsibility and especially love for the Fatherland, the presenters contributed to the great success of the National Day Parade.

Contributing to the success of the parade and march to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day on September 2nd, there was a 13-member commentary team consisting of typical voices from the military and civilians, taking on the responsibility of conveying the meaning of each parade and marching group and introducing military equipment as they passed through the stage.

Among them was announcer Hong Hue, Editorial Secretariat, Voice of Vietnam - a familiar voice on national radio. Few people know that it was not until August 26, right before the official preview, that she was added to the Narration Team.

Voice reading in harmony with the march of the army

Although reporters had contacted her in advance to interview her about the explanation process, Ms. Hong Hue refused to share anything so that she could focus all her attention on the A80 Anniversary Ceremony.

After the ceremony was successful, Ms. Hong Hue texted: "You have completed the task excellently, I am truly happy."

Announcer Hong Hue in the commentary cabin. (Photo: NVCC)

In the conversation that followed, her voice was still filled with emotion: “Being part of the A80 Narration Team is a great honor. I am grateful to the leadership of the Voice of Vietnam, my colleagues and the training units for trusting and creating conditions for me to experience this sacred moment. When my voice resounds across the country, spreading the faith and pride of the nation, that is the most complete happiness for a radio announcer.”

It was then that she revealed that on August 26, right before the official rehearsal, she was assigned to do the narration. That moment brought a lot of pressure and anxiety, but for her, it was both an honor and a noble mission.

Time is tight, training intensity is intense, but her advantage is her reading voice that has been persistently trained over more than 25 years with VOV.

Announcer Hong Hue joins in the pride of celebrating the 80th anniversary of National Day, September 2.

“In those days, we put aside our personal matters and focused entirely on our mission. We were at Ba Dinh Square at 3 p.m. to test the sound, and returned late at night after rehearsals that lasted until 11 p.m. Although we were tired, everyone persevered for the sole purpose of making the narration match the marching steps in a majestic and solemn manner,” Ms. Hue said.

Before each practice session, the whole group spends 30 minutes practicing breathing, practicing voice, practicing solo, practicing in pairs, and then practicing together.

“Reading must be absolutely accurate. This is an important day for the country, I cannot afford to make mistakes, so I always remind myself to be careful, highly focused and stay alert in every word,” Ms. Hue shared.

The biggest challenge for the announcer is changing her reading style. While on the news, Ms. Hue is known for her serious, informative tone, her narration during the Parade requires decisiveness, strength and emotion.

“I have been told that my voice is strong, resonant, and clear, but in the A80 Anniversary Ceremony, my voice must honor the spirit and momentum of each parade and the national position,” she said.

She had to practice her voice and get used to the pressure of being in the voiceover booth – where every word was broadcast live on national television, under the simultaneous direction of the television director and the military commander.

“The atmosphere in the cabin was tense, hot and the pressure was heavy. I was so worried that for many days I did not dare to share my work and only focused on preparing for the mission,” Ms. Hue confided.

Director of the Department of Performing Arts Nguyen Xuan Bac and members of the Narration Team. (Photo: NVCC)

It was that spirit that helped her prepare for the noble task at the parade at Ba Dinh Square.

For her, the most emotional images were the solemn rows of soldiers, special forces, police forces, and modern military equipment rolling across the square.

“I believe that this is not only a personal impression but also a common feeling of millions of Vietnamese people. Those images will remain in everyone’s heart for a long time – as a symbol of strength, solidarity and the will to protect the Fatherland,” said announcer Hong Hue.

Pursuing the Art of Voice

Mission A80 is even more meaningful when associated with the 80-year journey of Voice of Vietnam Radio - where Hong Hue has been attached since 2002.

Before coming to VOV, she was a television announcer. That year, Voice of Vietnam was recruiting announcers, with thousands of applications from all over the country. She was lucky to pass many rigorous rounds of testing and became one of the few chosen.

“The decision to leave television to pursue radio was both a choice and a sacrifice for me. But I have never regretted it, because radio is the art of the voice, where I found myself,” Ms. Hue confided.

Ms. Hong Hue has 25 years of experience in broadcasting. (Photo: NVCC)

She still clearly remembers the feeling of the first time she heard the voices of her predecessors such as Meritorious Artists Kim Cuc, Viet Hung, Ha Phuong, Hoang Yen… on the air. They were not only idols, but also a guiding principle for her to persevere in practicing, maintaining a standard reading voice but still having her own mark.

With over 25 years of dedication, Hong Hue has become one of the voices trusted by audiences nationwide. From political news programs to the quiet moments in “Late Night Reading” and “Poetry Voice,” her voice has always been the bridge connecting authors and listeners.

“Announcers don’t just read, they also have to feel. If they themselves are not moved, listeners cannot reach the depths of their emotions,” she shared.

Her contributions have been recognized with many awards: Golden Voice of the 2022 National Radio Festival, Outstanding Announcer of VOV, and many national award-winning journalistic works. Notably, her voice was chosen as the AI ​​voice in the National Achievements Exhibition at the National Exhibition Center (Dong Anh, Hanoi ), helping the public, especially the young, approach history in a new way./.

Colonel Nguyen The Manh, Deputy Director of the Propaganda Department, assessed that the A80 Anniversary Announcement Team had trained not only their voice but also their physical strength to ensure the success of the special anniversary ceremony. They were the ones behind the scenes, but their echoes traveled far and wide.

Thanks to careful preparation, sense of responsibility and especially love for the Fatherland, the silent people in that cabin contributed to the brilliant success of the parade celebrating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day September 2.

(Vietnam+)

Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/du-am-le-ky-niem-a80-cau-chuyen-cua-giong-doc-nhan-nhiem-vu-ngay-truoc-gio-g-post1060107.vnp