Resounding the proud melody of “80 years – Journey of Independence, Freedom, Happiness”

The special art program “80 years – Journey of Independence, Freedom, Happiness” is an epic to celebrate the 80th anniversary of National Day September 2. (Photo: TRAN HUAN)

The program, hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and performed by the Vietnam National Opera and Ballet, aims to review the glorious history of the nation, pay tribute to generations of fathers and brothers who sacrificed for the independence and freedom of the nation; honor the achievements of 80 years of building and developing the country; and affirm the mettle, will and eternal aspiration of the Vietnamese people.

Attending the program were General Secretary To Lam; former General Secretary Nong Duc Manh; President Luong Cuong; former President Nguyen Minh Triet; Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man. Also attending were Politburo members: Tran Cam Tu, Standing member of the Secretariat, Head of the Central Steering Committee to celebrate major holidays and important historical events of the country in the 3 years 2023-2025; Do Van Chien, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Chairman of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front; Politburo members, former Politburo members; Party Central Committee Secretary, former Party Central Committee Secretary; Vice President, former Vice President; Deputy Prime Minister, former Deputy Prime Minister; Vice Chairman of the National Assembly, former Vice Chairman of the National Assembly; Party Central Committee members, alternate members of the Party Central Committee; members of the Central Steering Committee to celebrate major holidays and important historical events of the country; Representatives of leaders of central departments, ministries, branches and organizations; leaders of Hanoi city, provinces and centrally run cities.

General Secretary To Lam and other Party and State leaders and international delegates attended the program. (Photo: TRAN HUAN)

The program was attended by international delegations: The high-level delegation of the Kingdom of Cambodia led by Mr. Samdech Techo Hun Sen, President of the Cambodian People's Party, President of the Senate of the Kingdom of Cambodia; The high-level delegation of the Party and State of China led by Comrade Zhao Leji, Member of the Standing Committee of the Politburo of the Communist Party of China, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China; The high-level delegation of the Party and State of the Republic of Cuba led by Comrade Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, President of the Republic of Cuba; The delegation of the Party and State of the Republic of Belarus led by Mr. Igor Sergeyenko, Chairman of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Belarus; The delegation of the Russian Federation led by Mr. Vladimir Vladimirovich Yakushev, Secretary of the General Assembly of the United Russia Political Party, First Vice President of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation; The high-ranking delegation of the Lao People's Democratic Republic Party and State led by Comrade Saleumxay Kommasith, Deputy Prime Minister of the Lao Government...

The program features nearly 20 elaborately staged art performances. (Photo: TRAN HUAN)

Speaking at the program, comrade Nguyen Van Hung, member of the Party Central Committee, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism affirmed: History has recorded that 80 years ago, when the heroic song Tien Quan Ca resounded, our country entered the era of independence. From that sacred sound, the entire Vietnamese nation under the leadership of the glorious Communist Party of Vietnam, wrote a great epic with a full range of emotions - heroic and tragic, hardship and glory, aspiration and belief in a bright future.

Over the past 80 years, culture and art have always accompanied the nation, creating a source of nourishment for the soul, strength, spirit and will of Vietnam. The special art program “80 Years – Journey of Independence, Freedom, Happiness” not only performed musical works, dances, and echoed profound poems, but also expressed deep gratitude to previous generations who sacrificed for the independence and freedom of the Fatherland.

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung speaks. (Photo: TRAN HUAN)

“When the music plays, people will come together to join hands in solidarity to build Vietnam to become stronger, more prosperous, free and happy,” Minister Nguyen Van Hung emphasized.

Starting with the symphony My Fatherland and the Voluntary Medley - Praising the Fatherland , the program evokes in the audience emotional and proud feelings. From here, it opens up an artistic space structured in three chapters, recreating the heroic historical flow of the nation - where the stages that our Fatherland has gone through appear like an immortal heroic epic.

Chapter I “The Road to Independence and Unification” is an epic song honoring the journey to regain national independence and unification, written with the blood and courage of many generations of ancestors.

About 20,000 spectators were present at My Dinh National Stadium to enjoy the show. (Photo: TRAN HUAN)

From the Autumn Revolution of 1945 to the Great Victory of Spring 1975, our country has gone through unforgettable years – where every inch of land was soaked in blood, every step forward was exchanged for countless sacrifices. That was the path of those who fell so that the Fatherland could rise, the sacred foundation of an independent, unified and eternal Vietnam.

Chapter II “Aspiration for the Fatherland” opens up a youthful, dynamic, innovative and aspirational image of Vietnam today. This is the crystallization of sweat, tears and tireless efforts of the entire Party, people and army throughout the journey from the ashes of war to build the country.

Chapter III “My Fatherland, Never So Beautiful” resounds with joy and confidence in the development of a Vietnam that is reaching out to enter a new era – an era of development, wealth and prosperity.

The program features nearly 20 elaborately staged performances, combining music, choreography, lighting, special effects, commentary, etc., creating eye-catching performances, bringing the audience to sublimation in patriotism and national pride.

Each performance is a slice of emotion combining music, choreography, lighting, special effects, commentary... (Photo: TRAN HUAN)

Along with artistically rich scenes such as Long Night of Slaves, Successful August Revolution, Liberation of the South..., the program also brings reportage footage and authentic documentary images, helping viewers vividly visualize the 80-year historical journey to affirm the nation's aspiration for independence, freedom, and happiness.

The interesting thing is that besides the profound and heroic sounds of songs that have been around for years such as: Tien Quan Ca, Tu Nguon, Ca Hai To Quoc, Dau Chan Tien Tien, Cung Nhau Di Hong Binh - Doan Ve Quoc Quan, Nguoi Ha Noi - Song Lo - Chien Thang Dien Bien ..., viewers can also enjoy fresh melodies full of youthful enthusiasm, such as: Khat Vong Tuoi Tre, Welcome to Vietnam, Yeu Nu Cuoi Viet Nam, Vinh Quang Dang Cho Ta ...

Through the power of music and art, the program inspires patriotism and national pride. (Photo: TRAN HUAN)

It is also a way for the audience to touch the flow of history through the language of art, thereby feeling more deeply about the 80-year journey - from the painful days to the glorious moments, from the desire for independence to the desire for power, our nation has written an immortal epic of independence, freedom, and happiness.

The program features performances by many famous artists such as: People's Artist Thanh Lam, Meritorious Artist Dang Duong, Meritorious Artist Vu Thang Loi, Meritorious Artist Pham Khanh Ngoc, singers My Tam, Tung Duong, Soobin Hoang Son, Hoang Hong Ngoc, Dao Mac, Viet Danh, Hoang Bach...

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