Highlights of the series of events celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day on VTV

The special event that people across the country and international friends are looking forward to is the National Celebration, Parade, and March on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day, which will be broadcast live on VTV1 from 7am on April 30 (from 6:30am on VTVgo).

Journalist Do Duc Hoang - Deputy General Director of Vietnam Television - informed about the program (photo by organizer).

Previously, from the beginning of 2025, the 7 p.m. News Bulletin launched a propaganda campaign with the theme of 50 years of Southern Liberation and National Reunification. The system of news bulletins and political columns on VTV channels also simultaneously increased the broadcasting of many reports and topics, realistically depicting the journey of struggle, efforts to innovate, integrate and develop, deeply reflecting the achievements of the country over the past 50 years, contributing to providing a comprehensive view, inspiring people, especially the young generation, to continue promoting patriotism and aspirations to rise up.

VTV Special "The Battle of Wills" is a true story from the perspective of Mr. Craig McNamara - son of former US Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara. His inner journey is full of conflict when facing the "legacy of war" created by his own father and the unspoken apology sent to the Vietnamese people. The crew searched for, approached and filmed more than 50 historical witnesses at home and abroad, present in 6 provinces and cities in Vietnam and 7 cities in the US.

Not only is it a reminiscence about the "policy of taking over Saigon television", VTV Special "Historical Broadcast" is also a story about national reconciliation through the combination of officers and employees of Saigon Television to have a historic broadcast on the evening of May 1, 1975 using the old regime's television system; the support of Saigon people at that time for Vietnam Television and the Liberation Army...

VTV Special "Healing" tells the story of two American filmmakers: Bob Judson - a veteran who fought in the Vietnam War in 1968 and Dan Aguar - who grew up after the war. They embarked on a journey of "awakening" when they witnessed the vitality, tolerance and rising spirit of the Vietnamese people. And then, the two filmmakers left Vietnam, bringing with them emotional footage to tell America the story of the Legacy of Peace ...

Set 50 years after the war, the VTV Special program "Journey to Reunification" not only addresses the pain that is gradually being healed but also depicts the journey to find reconciliation.

In addition, a series of documentaries with profound content were also introduced, such as: "Voice of conscience" depicting the life of anti-war prisoner Eugene Wilber, a pilot and commanding officer who was shot down in Vietnam in 1969; The call tells the story of peace-loving people around the world who participated in protesting the Vietnam War through music ; a series of documentaries I was born in 1975, Saigon - The day of victory, Half a century - A dream, Secret mission, Before the hour of total victory... with a multi-dimensional, humane view of a historical period that changed the fate of the nation; 5 documentary episodes Desire for peace recreate the heroic history of the resilient Southern land throughout the struggle against foreign invaders and to protect the Fatherland.

VTV's Foreign Affairs Department introduces the VTV Special film "The Battle of Wills" (photo by Organizing Committee).

The TV bridge "Forever the Triumphant Resounds" will be broadcast live at 8:10 p.m. on April 27 on VTV1. The program is an artistic epic performed at the following locations: Thong Nhat Park ( Hanoi ), Hien Luong Flag Tower, Hien Luong-Ben Hai River National Special Relic Site (Quang Tri) and Saigon River Park, Thu Duc City (HCMC).

The art program "A Country Full of Joy" (broadcast live at 8:10 p.m. on April 20, VTV1) brings together more than 1,000 artists and soldiers. With 22 musical and dance works, content related to historical periods of the Vietnamese nation, the program honors the achievements of our ancestors, arouses national pride and the desire for peace.

The program "Linking Hands" (live broadcast at 8:00 p.m. on April 26, VTV Can Tho) highlights the great victory of the historic Ho Chi Minh Campaign, opening a period of independence, unity and development of the country. The television bridge will meet historical witnesses in the Southwest region, stringing together memories and touching stories about national reconciliation; mobilizing the strength of great solidarity in building and developing the country; attracting talent, attracting investment; the policy of merging provinces and cities is attracting public attention nationwide.

Along with that are many art exchange programs: Song of Unification (broadcast on April 26 on VTV1); Oh Time, Tell a Story (broadcast on April 27, VTV3); Spring of Unification (live broadcast at 8:10 p.m. on April 29, VTV1)...

Bao Chau

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