After 70 years of Dien Bien Phu Victory, a novel written about this brilliant milestone was born, called "Him Lam Moon". The work was raised as a continuation of the heroic spirit of Dien Bien in modern times, it has both historical and unique artistic significance.
The values of this work have been discussed a lot in the literary world and the media recently, when artists in particular and people across the country in general are turning to Dien Bien with special feelings. At the workshop "Dien Bien Phu - an epic poem, a great source of creative inspiration for literature and art" held in Dien Bien on the morning of April 19, this work once again received the attention of many presentations.
Novel "Him Lam Moon" by writer Chau La Viet.
At the workshop, writer and journalist Hoang Du, Editor-in-Chief of the Literature and Arts Times, said that very early on, the Literature and Arts Times had developed a plan to organize propaganda work and events to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory "famous in five continents, shaking the world" with a series of methodical and thorough activities, aiming to create a widespread effect in the literary and artistic world, especially the young generation.
Recognizing the value of the novel manuscript “Him Lam Moon” written by writer Chau La Viet, the Literature and Arts Times decided to invest in this work. After three months of hard work, dedication and enthusiasm, writer Chau La Viet was able to release the work on the occasion of the 70th Anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory.
According to writer and journalist Hoang Du, the first value of this work was that it was adapted into a musical of the same name by Associate Professor, Doctor, Musician Do Hong Quan, “Him Lam Moon”. Unfortunately, this musical was not released in time for the 70th Anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory, but based on the material of this novel, writer Chau La Viet is working hard to create a great film.
Writer and journalist Hoang Du, Editor-in-Chief of Literature and Arts Times, shared at the Workshop.
Critic Bui Viet Thang believes that the novel "Him Lam Moon" by Chau La Viet has a new approach to historical events from the perspective of culture, literature and art - the contribution of the artist in the sacred resistance war, when "The poet's stature stands at the same level as the ramparts" as expressed by Che Lan Vien.
With a writing style rich in “life”, author Chau La Viet has successfully portrayed the character of musician Do Nhuan – a talented giant of Vietnamese music. The author has painstakingly built Do Nhuan’s time as an artist – soldier on two levels: citizen and artist through a truthful and unadorned storytelling.
The character of musician Do Nhuan was "planted" by the author on a broad and solid foundation - the character of "collective", "people". On the broad foundation of the people, we see "layer upon layer" of civilians (compatriots of all ethnic groups) - guerrillas - soldiers - youth volunteers... All towards the front line, all for the final victory of the just fight to protect the independence and freedom of the country, said critic Bui Viet Thang.
Critic Bui Viet Thang presented a paper at the Workshop with the topic: Dien Bien Phu - A Vietnamese noun: a new approach to historical events seen from the "Him Lam Moon".
In addition, the passionate inspiration of an artist before the history of struggle is also expressed by writer Chau La Viet, conveying emotions skillfully. From the story of a character, a heroic model, both writing and fighting, to the real, simple, touching stories of everyday life with a grateful view of the past, with a view from the common destiny of the nation to the fate of the individual, Chau La Viet has expressed with endless passion.
Prof. Dr. Le Hong Ly, Chairman of the Vietnam Folklore Arts Association, Chairman of the Council of Theory and Criticism of Literature and Arts of the Vietnam Union of Literature and Arts Associations, affirmed: The Dien Bien Phu victory is still a potential for artists to create and the work "Him Lam Moon" is a new feature in literary creation in recent times.
According to Professor Le Hong Ly, there have been many works praising victory, but Chau La Viet has a different perspective when he leans towards looking at the entire war through the image of an artist.
There have been many works written about war, but what remains behind it has not been mentioned in many works. “Him Lam Moon” appears with a new perspective on war, its merit is not only in praising the feats, describing the battles but also in bringing to life the very ordinary things during and after the war, Professor Le Hong Ly shared more.
Professor Le Hong Ly shares about the meaning of the work.
Before being a topic of interest at the Conference, during the artistic exchange between artists of the pilgrimage delegation of the Vietnam Union of Literature and Arts Associations and artists and actors of the Son La Provincial Music and Dance Theater, writer Chau La Viet shared his emotional thoughts about his brainchild.
For him, the work was born first and foremost from his love for the Northwest, which, according to him, is not only a revolutionary land, but also a land of music, opera and art.
Writer Chau La Viet shares about the novel “Him Lam Moon” at an art exchange organized by the Vietnam Union of Literature and Arts Associations in Son La.
He confided: When I was 8 years old, I lived with my mother - a famous female artist in the Central People's Song and Dance Troupe, I had the opportunity to know the musical "Co Sao" by musician Do Nhuan in which my mother also participated. During those difficult years when the country was still in trouble, the first musical of Vietnam was born with many echoes, contributing to the determination to build a modern musical. And I was even more impressed when I learned about the circumstances of the birth of this work, in this world there were death row inmates who became presidents, but a prisoner who became a great musician like Mr. Do Nhuan is probably only in our country.
He added: From that musical, our generation learned more about Son La. It turned out that there was not only To Hieu peach tree but also the musical "Co Sao" and later when we entered life, entered the war, we carried with us that baggage and also the love for the beloved Northwest.
After many years of receiving much love from the people, “Co Sao” has also been re-staged, but the original manuscript has been lost over time, through war, and bombs. And what impressed writer Chau La Viet next was that the son of musician Do Nhuan, out of love for his father and responsibility for musicals, rewrote 1000 pages of score, using musical notes to revive his father’s “Co Sao”.
He added that on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu victory, following his responsibility and the call of his artist's heart, the son of musician Do Nhuan created a musical called "Him Lam Moon" with the spirit of absorbing tradition to enter a new revolutionary stage.
"Him Lam Moon" by Chau La Viet is highly appreciated for its historical and artistic significance.
With its meaning, the musical “Him Lam Moon” if staged and performed for the public is expected to be a work that will resonate, because in addition to having profound artistic and ideological content and high educational value, the work also reflects the reality of combat, along with the victories of artists in the historic victory of Dien Bien Phu. At the same time, it also depicts noble and humane images, arouses pride, and continues the tradition of artists' attachment to national history.
With its own unique languages, literature and art have made great contributions to the revolutionary cause of the nation. The war has long since ended, but literary and artistic works about the Dien Bien Phu Campaign can still be created and continue to leave their mark on the flow of modern Vietnamese literature and art. Investing in works about Dien Bien Phu helps the creations about this historic victory continue to flow today and tomorrow.
Aries (Arttimes.vn)
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