General Secretary To Lam attends the art program "The Country is Full of Joy" at Thong Nhat Hall

General Secretary To Lam attends the art program "The Country is Full of Joy" at Thong Nhat Hall - Photo: THANH HIEP

Although the art program "A Country Full of Joy" took place at 8:10 p.m. on April 20 at the outdoor stage in front of Thong Nhat Hall (HCMC), many people were present very early at the stage area.

Along with that, thousands of people love to sit in order at 30-4 Park facing the historical site of Independence Palace to watch the program through LED screens placed in front of the palace.

General Secretary To Lam shakes hands with leaders attending the program - Photo: VNA

Forever the melody of pride

At exactly 8:10 p.m., the art program "The Country Full of Joy" opened with the spectacular performance " That Soldier" with the participation of more than 300 singers, artists, and musicians (Army Ceremonial Group). The performance once again portrayed the beautiful image of Uncle Ho's soldiers.

Attending the program were General Secretary To Lam - Secretary of the Central Military Commission; Mr. Nguyen Minh Triet - former President; Mr. Nguyen Tan Dung - former Prime Minister;

General Secretary To Lam and delegates attending the program "The Country is Full of Joy" - Photo: Website of Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee

Mr. Le Hong Anh - former Standing Member of the Secretariat; Mr. Nguyen Hoa Binh - Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Permanent Deputy Prime Minister of the Government; Mr. Nguyen Trong Nghia - Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Head of the Central Propaganda and Education Commission;

Mr. Phan Dinh Trac - Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Head of the Central Internal Affairs Commission; Mr. Do Van Chien - Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Chairman of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front; Mr. Phan Van Giang - Minister of National Defense; Mr. Luong Tam Quang - Minister of Public Security; Mr. Nguyen Van Nen - Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee...

The art program "A Country Full of Joy" with more than 20 songs, the medley is built into three chapters: Aspiration for Unification, Aspiration for Rising and Aspiration for Power.

The desire for unification is an emotional journey to remember the days of division, the whole country went to war with a series of songs such as: Cau ho ben bo Hien Luong , dance: Dong Khoi, Bai ca hy vong, Tren dinh Truong Son ta hat, Vam Co Dong ; dance: Dat the steel and copper walls, Dat nuoc , medley Dat nuoc tron ​​gioi vui - Mua xuan tren thanh ho Chi Minh city.

General Secretary To Lam presents flowers to performing artists - Photo: THANH HIEP

Come to the art space of Aspiration to Rise Up , expressing the spirit of unity and solidarity to carry out comprehensive innovation; join hands to build and protect the socialist Vietnamese Fatherland in the era of independence and development.

The glorious victories of the previous generations are an important foundation for Vietnam to carry out new aspirations, unite to carry out comprehensive innovation; join hands to build and protect the socialist Vietnamese Fatherland in the era of independence and development with a series of famous songs such as: The South forever remembers His grace, Singing about today's rice plants, Miner's love song, Spring from the oil wells, Unforgettable song.

After 50 years, our country has made great strides in all fields. That achievement is thanks to the entire Party, the entire people and the entire army promoting the good qualities of the nation, turning the April spirit into belief and motivation to move forward together.

Artist Thanh Thuy sings "Vam Co Dong" - Photo: THANH HIEP

The aspiration to develop a prosperous and happy country is a realistic aspiration, formed and nurtured on a scientific basis, associated with the building and promotion of the national value system and the strength of the Vietnamese people in the new era.

Continue to immerse yourself in the proud melodies, the melodies of a peaceful and renewed country, the melodies carrying the ambitions of the entire nation in the new era, in the Aspiration for power such as the medley Forgetting oneself for the people - Truong Sa military song, Loyal to one belief , the medley Color of the soldier's shirt - Mother's daughter has become a soldier - The Party's call to the heart, Young city, Melody of the Fatherland, Vast new road.

Special art program "The Country is Full of Joy" to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification - Photo: Website of Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee

Immortal songs associated with the names of many famous singers such as Cau ho ben bo Hien Luong, Bai ca hy vong, Tren dinh Truong Son ta hat, Vam Co Dong, Dat thep thanh dong ... are renewed when combined with the choir.

The entire audience waved flags, singing along with singer Tung Duong and other artists through the songs "The Country is Full of Joy" and "Spring in Ho Chi Minh City" , creating a vibrant atmosphere, filled with flags and flowers on the day of victory.

Singer Cam Van brought to the program two songs, Unforgettable Song and Country, with many emotions, poignant and touching.

The stage of the program is full of flags and flowers - Photo: THANH HIEP

The singing and dancing troupe from Military Region 1, Military Region 5, Military Region 9, Border Guard, Air Force and actors brought a performance praising the Fatherland, expressing the sense of responsibility of Uncle Ho's soldiers through the songs "Forgetting oneself for the people" and "Truong Sa military song" .

The program is more colorful with the performance of Cheo "Singing about rice plants" today, arranged and performed by artist Tu Long.

Once again, the audience gets to meet and listen to the voice of one of the Brothers who overcame thousands of obstacles with the trending saying "top of the roof, ceiling high, fluttering".

Artist Tu Long left his mark on the show with songs honoring Vietnamese culture. His performance received enthusiastic cheers from the audience.

Program "The Country is Full of Joy" - Photo: Website of Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee

Artist Tu Long with the cheo performance "Singing about rice plants today" - Photo: THANH HIEP

The performances are elaborately staged with dozens, even more than 100 dancers, creating a grandeur.

Interwoven into the songs are documentary images of the nation's historical victories, projected on LED screens, 3D Mapping projections on the surface of the historical relic Independence Palace, increasing the effects of the performances.

The art program ended with the familiar song As if there was Uncle Ho on the great victory day , performed by all the artists participating in the program. The audience also clapped and sang, making the song resonate throughout the outdoor space of the Reunification Hall on the night of April 20.

Opening performance "That soldier" - Photo: THANH HIEP

Artist Thanh Thuy with "The South forever remembers His grace" - Photo: THANH HIEP

Fireworks display ends the art program - Photo: THANH HIEP

Performance "Spring from the oil wells" - Photo: THANH HIEP

The art program "A Country Full of Joy" is directed by the Central Military Commission - Ministry of National Defense; the General Department of Politics directs the content and art;

The Propaganda Department organized the implementation; coordinated with the Military Region 7 Command and Vietnam Television to organize live broadcasting.

The program is broadcast live on Vietnam Television (VTV1), Vietnam National Defense Television and on digital platforms.

HOAI PHUONG - VNA

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/tong-bi-thu-to-lam-du-chuong-trinh-nghe-thuat-dat-nuoc-tron-niem-vui-tai-hoi-truong-thong-nhat-20250420223234596.htm