Recent political-artistic programs have become more accessible and widely embraced than ever, with each event attracting tens of thousands of spectators who “burn” with confidence and pride in the Fatherland.
These are genuinely meaningful and unique activities held to celebrate the nation’s festival, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the successful August Revolution and National Day on September 2.
The heat of political - artistic programs
On the evening of August 9, the special political-artistic program titled “Under the Glorious Flag,” hosted by the Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defense in coordination with the Hanoi Party Committee, the Hue Party Committee, and the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, moved the hearts of millions of Vietnamese people.
The program’s standout feature was its connection across the country’s three regions, linking the main stage at the historic Ba Dinh Square in the capital Hanoi with two additional sites: Ngo Mon Square in Hue City and the Creative Park in Ho Chi Minh City. In addition to tens of thousands of attendees at these locations, the program was broadcast live on television and digital platforms, amplifying the national pride of millions of Vietnamese people through captivating artistic performances by renowned artists, meticulous staging, and modern sound and lighting effects.
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| A performance from the special art program titled “Proud to Be Vietnamese,” held on August 17 in Hanoi, connected more than 30,000 live attendees with millions of Vietnamese people at home and abroad watching via television and digital platforms. Photo: VNA |
The most moving and sacred moment of the program “Under the Glorious Flag” was the flag-raising ceremony held at the historic Ba Dinh Square, during which people across the country heard the voice of Uncle Ho reading the Declaration of Independence that established the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. Artistic performances such as Dat nuoc loi ru (Motherland Lullaby), Lua vong kinh ky (Flame Echoing the Imperial City), Dau chan phia truoc (Footprints Ahead), and La co Dang (The Party Flag) formed a timeless epic of patriotism, stirring a deep pride in the audience for the nation’s glorious and indomitable history, a history marked by the unwavering resolve to sacrifice everything for independence and freedom.
Following this, on the evening of August 10, more than 50,000 spectators “painted red” My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi by attending the program “The Fatherland in our hearts”, while hundreds of thousands more watched the livestream on television and social media platforms. These spectacular Political-artistic programs, organized by Nhan Dan Newspaper and the Hanoi People’s Committee, featured seamless collaboration between seasoned artists and young talents, offering audiences a remarkable musical experience that connected tradition with modernity and intertwined the past, present, and future. The program opened with the National anthem - Tien Quan Ca (The Song of the Marching Troops), performed by a group of soldiers and children, joined by over 50,000 spectators at the national stadium, who sang solemnly in a setting enhanced by modern, visually striking stage design and lighting.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the program “The Fatherland in our hearts”, Central Party Committee member, Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper, and Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda and Mobilization Commission LE Quoc Minh emphasized: “Tonight’s program in the heart of the capital is not merely an art performance, but a symphony of patriotism, combining music, stage performance, and complex arts with the depth of history, contemporary inspiration, and community emotions”.
The program’s three segments, Dang hinh dat nuoc (The Shape of the Nation), Giai dieu tu hao (Melodies of Pride), and To quoc trong tim (The Fatherland in Our Hearts), guided the audience through a wide range of emotions as they relived 80 years of Vietnam’s history. One especially moving highlight came at the beginning of the second segment, featuring a formation of 68 soldiers from the Vietnam People’s Army, who had previously represented the army in a reenactment of the historic march across Red Square in Moscow, Russia, during the parade marking the 80th anniversary of the Victory over Fascism. The performance was accompanied by the stirring melody of Tien buoc duoi quan ky (Marching Under the Flag) and the powerful, resonant narration of People’s Artist Le Chuc.
Immersing herself in the jubilant atmosphere of the national concert, The Fatherland in Our Hearts, Nguyen Thi Xuan from Hanoi shared: “When I learned about the event, I rearranged my schedule and lined up to get a ticket. I knew the atmosphere at a national concert would be electrifying. Yet, it wasn’t until I stood in the ‘sea of people,’ singing the nation’s heroic songs in unison, that I truly felt the sacredness of the moment and was deeply moved. The event allowed me, along with thousands of other young people, to strengthen our national pride and gain a deeper understanding of the country’s 80-year journey.” |
Contributing to this joyful atmosphere were “the V Concert – Radiant Vietnam” at the Vietnam Exhibition Center in Hanoi, taking place on the evening of August 9, and the music event “V Fest – Brilliant Youth” held at the same venue on the evening of August 10. These were a series of spectacular art events organized by Vietnam Television, leading up to the exhibition “80 Years of the Journey of Independence – Freedom – Happiness.” The artists performed with all their hearts, supported by a sound and lighting system equipped with modern technology, along with tens of thousands of live viewers cheering enthusiastically, stirring up the atmosphere, making the program more exciting and vibrant.
Millions of people united by a shared aspiration
Music is the language of the soul, bridging generations and serving as a powerful medium to tell the nation's story movingly and profoundly. On the weekends of late August and early September 2025, a series of grand artistic programs have been and will continue to be held, heightening the excitement and joy of celebrating the national festival among all segments of society.
In the age of technology, not only residents in the locality at the event venues but also people across the country and abroad can immerse themselves in the programs, as they are broadcast live on television channels and social media platforms. Some programs have gone viral on foreign social networking sites, attracting international followers, contributing to spreading the Vietnamese spirit and culture. Notably, on social media platforms, keywords related to political art programs, as well as songs expressing national pride performed by famous artists, have recently frequently ranked among the top trending keywords.
In Dong Nai, while watching the programs on social media, Nguyen Hoang Kham, an employee in Tam Hiep Ward, shared: “Young people often refer to political-artistic programs as ‘national concerts.’ Some may disapprove of this term, but in my opinion, it reflects how these programs resonate with the younger generation. Revolutionary music isn’t necessarily dry or difficult to access; on the contrary, it speaks to the hearts of young people.”
According to Kham, the recent “national concerts” demonstrated the grandeur, explosion, scale, and level of investment in these programs, while also highlighting their broad reach and the significant potential and positive signals for Vietnam’s cultural and entertainment industry.
By: Thuy Trang - Thao Nguyen
Translated by: Huyen Trang - Minho
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