Live TV schedule of the national parade to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day

Mr. Do Thanh Hai, Deputy General Director of Vietnam Television, introduced the highlights of VTV's series of programs celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification. Photo: VTV

On April 18, Vietnam Television officially announced a series of special programs with rich content, diverse forms of expression, spread across channels and digital platforms. The highlight is the live television program and live broadcast of the Parade and March to celebrate the "50th Anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification".

This is a comprehensive communication effort, contributing to inspiring from the past to the present - like a symphony of peace , unity and the country's aspirations for development.

Vietnam Television also said that the program was carried out on a large scale in terms of technical equipment and transmission: 6 mobile TV vehicles, 2 satellite vehicles, along with more than 200 highly qualified technical staff, reporters and directors from VTV units, to ensure the highest quality of broadcasting.

Along with that, the television program “Vang mai khuc khai hoan” (live broadcast at 8:10 p.m. on April 27, VTV1 channel) also received the attention of the public. The program is an artistic epic performed at the following locations: Thong Nhat Park ( Hanoi ), Hien Luong Flag Tower, Hien Luong - Ben Hai National Special Relic Site (Quang Tri) and Saigon Riverside Park, Thu Duc City (Ho Chi Minh City).

The TV bridge consists of 3 chapters, connecting the past and the present in a grand artistic space: The desire for peace: Rare documentary images of war and the indomitable spirit of peace-loving; The will for independence and unity: Recreating the heroic historical moment of the victory day; Proudly we rise, oh Vietnam!: Harmonizing history and the present, honoring the achievements of the country's development, lighting up faith in the future.

VTV's Foreign Affairs Department introduces the VTV Special film "The Battle of Wills". Photo: VTV

A highlight in the series of programs celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification is the VTV Special and Documentary programs, reflecting the depth of history, human values ​​and the spirit of reconciliation. In particular, the VTV Special series was produced by VTV with a large investment budget, a new approach, a vivid and attractive form of expression, promising to have a wide spread. Such as the VTV Special film "The Duel of Wills" (produced by the Foreign Television Department): A true story from the perspective of Mr. Craig McNamara - son of former US Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara. His inner journey full of conflict when facing the "legacy of war" created by his own father and the unspoken apology sent to the Vietnamese people.

VTV Special Film “Historical Broadcast” (Produced by the Special Topics - Science and Education Department): Not only is it a reminiscence about the “policy of taking over Saigon television ”, the film is also a story about national reconciliation through the combination of officers and employees of Saigon Television to have a historical 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 deeply depicts the first days of revolutionary television in the South.

VTV Special Film “Healing” (produced by the Culture - Entertainment Department) 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…

VTV special film “Journey to Reunification” (produced by Vietnam Television Center in Ho Chi Minh City). Set 50 years after the war, “Journey to Reunification” not only addresses the pain that is gradually being healed, but also depicts the journey to find reconciliation. The film sends a strong message, rich in human values. That is, the past cannot be changed, but the Vietnamese people can together continue to write the present and the future.

In addition, a series of documentaries with profound content were also introduced such as: "Voice of conscience" (Foreign Affairs Department), "The call" (produced by Ethnic Language Television Department), "I was born in 1975", "Saigon - The day of victory", "Half a century - A dream", "Secret mission", "Before the hour of total victory"... (produced by Vietnam Television Center in Ho Chi Minh City) bringing to the audience a multi-dimensional, humane view of a historical period that changed the fate of the nation. On this occasion, Vietnam Television introduced 5 episodes of the documentary "Aspiration for peace" produced by the Central Scientific Documentary Film Studio, vividly recreating the heroic history of the resilient Southern land throughout the struggle against foreign invaders and defending the Fatherland.

Character Craig McNamara listens to Ms. Hoang Thi Cham and Mr. Nguyen Minh Ky explain how to beat the McNamara electronic fence in the movie "The Duel of Wills". Photo: VTV

The art program “The Country is Full of Joy” (broadcast live at 8:10 p.m. on April 20 on 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.

Along with that, VTV also sent to the audience many meaningful and humane art exchange programs: "Joining hands" (live broadcast at 8:00 p.m. on April 26 on VTV Can Tho), "Unification song" (broadcast on April 26 on VTV1), "Time, tell the story" (broadcast on April 27 on VTV3) is a colorful cultural picture, honoring the Vietnam People's Army and living witnesses of history; "Unification spring" (live broadcast at 8:10 p.m. on April 29 on VTV1) with the participation of 1,000 people including artists, artist groups, orchestras, choirs, dancers...

To reach a wide audience, Vietnam Television has promoted the implementation of many communication campaigns on VTV's digital platforms with diverse and flexible content, suitable for the tastes and reception habits of young audiences. In particular, the "Nội vong tay lon" communication campaign was deployed by the Center for Digital Content Production and Development (VTV Digital) with a series of short video clips, information graphics, livestreams, multimedia articles... vividly and attractively recreating the 50-year journey of national unification and development. After about a month of launching, the traditional "Nội vong tay lon" campaign has attracted more than 90 million views and is expected to increase as the Anniversary approaches.

Along with that, the digital campaign “Love Vietnam” (implemented by the Culture - Entertainment Department) is a digital creative space for all Vietnamese people by encouraging students, armed forces, artists, KOLs, citizens... to record short clips (15 - 30 seconds) transforming from everyday clothes to costumes with historical symbols: soldiers, youth volunteers, Ao Ba Ba and Khan Ran... showing the continuity between generations in the journey of preserving and developing the country today.

( According to https://baotintuc.vn/doi-song-van-hoa/lich-truyen-hinh-truc-tiep-le-dieu-binh-dieu-hanh-cap-quoc-gia-ky-niem-50-nam-ngay-giai-phong-mien-nam-thong-nhat-dat-nuoc-20250418163557724.htm )

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