On the evening of September 2, at the City Theatre Square, the Hai Phong Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism organised the art programme “The Epic Anthem Resounds Forever” to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day on September 2.
The programme was attended by Le Anh Quan, Member of the Standing Committee of the Hai Phong City Party Committee and Standing Vice Chairman of the City People’s Committee; Vu Hong Hien, Member of the Standing Committee and Chairman of the City Party Committee’s Inspection Commission; Bui Xuan Thang, Member of the Standing Committee and Commander of the City Military Command; Nguyen Minh Hung, Vice Chairman of the City People’s Committee; Tran Thi Hoang Mai, Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism; representatives of relevant agencies and units; and a large number of city residents.
The programme comprised two parts. Part I, themed “A Country Full of Joy”, featured songs including “Firmly Following the Party”, “A Monument in Millions of Hearts”, “Uncle Ho’s Words Shine Forever”, “We Proudly Rise, Oh Vietnam”, and “Remembering Uncle Ho”, as well as the mashup “Vietnam People’s Army – The Road Ahead – Advancing on Saigon – A Country Full of Joy”. The performances evoked the joyful, reunited atmosphere of September 2, National Day, also known as Independence Day. Audiences revisited heroic pages of history, remembered the sacrifices of previous generations and moved confidently into the future with unwavering faith.
Part II, themed “The Country Takes Flight”, took audiences through sacred and proud emotions, reliving heroic moments in the journey of building and defending the Fatherland and awakening faith and aspirations for Vietnam to rise higher and reach farther. Performances included the mashup “Lac Hong Bloodline – One Vietnam – Glory in Our Hands”, the mashup “Green Leaves – Today’s Song – Love Song”, and the medley “The Country – Uncle Ho’s Sandals”. The programme continued to build with “The Sacred Fire of the Nation”—the fire of tradition, indomitable spirit, resilience and strong faith in the Vietnamese people’s rise in every era. It concluded with “Aspiration for Great Strength”, a powerful call for Vietnam, a peaceful and developing country steadily affirming its position internationally, to rise and become a strong and prosperous nation.
The programme was produced by the city’s Cultural, Cinematography and Exhibition Centre. It was directed by Dinh Thi Bich Lien, Director of the Centre. The script and artistic direction were by Hoang Xuan Viet. Choreography was by Duy Duc, Ngoc Quang and Tuan Dung. Music, arrangement and mastering were by Duc Dai. The programme used works by composers Hoang Huy, Bao Huy, Hoang Viet, Chu Minh, An Hieu, Luu Huu Phuoc, Hoang Ha, Tien Minh, Le Quang, Dong Thien Duc, Pham Minh Tuan, Xuan Hong, Van An and La Huu Vang. Performers included People’s Artist Nhat Thuan, Sao Mai Diem Hen singer Tran Thu Huong, Minh Thanh, Tuan Hai, Minh Ngoc and the Military Arts Troupe of Military Region 3.
The programme helped affirm the great stature and historical value of the August Revolution and the birth of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, in the nation’s struggle to build and defend the country. It affirmed the correct and enlightened leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam and great President Ho Chi Minh in the cause of national liberation and the building and defence of the Fatherland, together with the country’s great and historically significant achievements over 80 years of building and defending the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
The art programme created a joyful and celebratory atmosphere among all sections of the population, while awakening patriotism, historical tradition, the spirit of great national unity, pride and the will for national self-reliance. It helped strengthen and deepen the people’s faith in building and defending the Fatherland, renewal and international integration under the leadership of the Party, and affirmed the major achievements of the city’s Party organisation, authorities, armed forces and people throughout their struggle, construction and development.
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