"Immortal Stone Wall": A gift of sound to the soldiers

At 8:00 p.m. on July 27, a special art program to celebrate the 78th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27, 1947 - July 27, 2025) called "Immortal Stone Rampart" will take place at the Hanoi Opera House. This program is organized by the Vietnam Contemporary Arts Theater (Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism).

A gift of gratitude for the soldier

The special art program "Immortal Stone Citadel" was written by People's Artist Tran Binh and directed by Meritorious Artist Quynh Trang.

The program is a profound tribute to the soldiers who sacrificed for the independence and freedom of the nation. Through the performances, the program arouses gratitude, pride and reminds today's generation of the value of peace ; educates the tradition of patriotism and revolution for cadres, party members and all classes of people, especially the young generation.

The art program "Immortal Stone Citadel" will take place at 8:00 p.m. on July 27 at the Hanoi Opera House.

With the theme "Paying tribute to soldiers with sounds", the music night will bring the audience back to the heroic but also tragic memories of a time of bombs and bullets, when millions of ordinary people joined the fight for independence and freedom. They are the "immortal stone ramparts" - symbols of strength, solidarity and indomitable will that have created pages of history that make the whole world bow in admiration.

July is the month of gratitude, a time to remind every Vietnamese person to remember those who sacrificed their youth, happiness and even their lives for the country to survive. In each melody and lyrics of the music night, the image of young soldiers in their twenties leaving without a return date will be recreated, wounded soldiers leaving a part of their flesh and blood on the battlefield, mothers and wives silently enduring the pain and loss while comforting themselves that during the day they are white clouds in the sky, at night they turn into sparkling stars will be recreated.

Not just an art program, "Immortal Stone Rampart" is an opportunity for today's generation to remember, cherish and remind themselves to live up to the noble sacrifice of their fathers and brothers. Director of the Vietnam Contemporary Arts Theater, Meritorious Artist Quynh Trang, said that the music night was elaborately staged with many touching and humane performances, expressing patriotism, national pride and the desire to preserve peace. The clear sounds and heroic spirit will be conveyed by the artists with all their emotions and respect.

People's Artist Hong Hanh

"Immortal Stone Rampart" is also a meaningful gift that the audience can give to their parents and grandparents - those who were soldiers and experienced the fierce years of war. From there, the program arouses in each person a strong national pride and the desire to build a strong, peaceful and developed Vietnam.

Bridge between past and present

More than just a music night, this is a journey back to memories, a bridge connecting the past with the present, to show gratitude, to remember and to foster faith in following in the footsteps of our ancestors.

As an artist participating in this special art program, People's Artist Hong Hanh shared: "After more than 30 years of being involved in art and bringing songs to serve soldiers and people across the country, I always consider it a great honor. Although my current job as the head of the Army Music and Dance Theater is very busy, I still have a burning desire to fully dedicate my singing as an artist - soldier to revolutionary art and to the soldiers who sacrificed for the Fatherland. Therefore, participating in the Immortal Stone Citadel art program on the occasion of the 78th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day is a great honor and also a sacred responsibility that I always cherish."

Singer Phuc Dai

"I believe that music has a special power to connect, revive heroic memories, remind us all to cherish the past and live up to the great sacrifices of many generations of fathers and brothers. In each melody, I hope to convey the gratitude of today's generation to those who have fallen for the Fatherland" - People's Artist Hong Hanh shared.

Sharing his feelings when participating in the program, singer Phuc Dai said: "Participating in the art program "Immortal Stone Rampart" is a great honor for me. This is not only an opportunity to pay tribute to the heroic martyrs and wounded soldiers who sacrificed their blood for national independence, but also an opportunity for our young generation to remember and preserve the heroic memories of our ancestors. In the program, I will perform the song "Ki Uc Dien Bien" - this is a work with many special emotions. Each lyric and melody seems to bring me back to the historical days of the glorious Dien Bien Phu campaign, where the indomitable spirit and sacrifice of the soldiers made the resounding victory. When singing the songs, I feel my heart filled with pride and emotion".

"This year's program takes place on the occasion of the 78th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27, 1947 - July 27, 2025), reminding us all to be grateful and cherish the great losses and sacrifices of previous generations. I hope my performance will contribute a small part to spreading the message of patriotism, gratitude and arousing the responsibility to preserve peace and protect the Fatherland in every Vietnamese citizen" - singer Phuc Dai shared more.

As a young artist, singer Duc Tuan feels extremely proud and moved to participate in the art program "Immortal Stone Rampart", aiming to celebrate the 78th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27, 1947 - July 27, 2025).

Singer Duc Tuan said: "This is a special occasion for our young generation to express our deep gratitude to the heroic martyrs and wounded soldiers - those who sacrificed their youth, happiness and their whole lives to protect the Fatherland, bringing about the precious peace and independence today. I believe that music has a special power to touch the hearts of the audience, spread the message of gratitude and arouse the responsibility to preserve and promote good traditions."

The art program "Immortal Stone Citadel" will take place at 8:00 p.m. on July 27 at the Hanoi Opera House./.

Source: https://bvhttdl.gov.vn/luy-da-bat-tu-mon-qua-thanh-am-gui-toi-nguoi-linh-20250721212747309.htm