'Immortal Epic' brings viewers back to the heroic years of the nation

On the evening of July 26, at the Monument Complex of Vietnamese Heroic Mothers (located in Quang Phu Ward, Da Nang City, in the territory of Tam Ky City, former Quang Nam Province), the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism coordinated with the People's Committee of Da Nang City to organize a special art program with the theme "Immortal Heroic Song" to commemorate the 78th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27, 1947 - July 27, 2025).

Attending the event were Mr. Mai Van Chinh, Deputy Prime Minister ; leaders of central departments, ministries, provinces and cities, heroic Vietnamese mothers, heroes of the armed forces, heroes of labor and thousands of people.

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"Immortal Epic" is an art program to pay tribute to heroic martyrs, wounded and sick soldiers and people with revolutionary contributions who sacrificed and contributed to the cause of national liberation, building and defending the Fatherland.

The program has 3 chapters: Lullaby in the storm, Lullaby of mother's sadness, Lullaby of peace, continuing the dreams, bringing viewers back to the arduous but heroic years of the nation; depicting touching images and stories with unique art performances, creating an emotional space, bringing the audience into the flow of history .

The performances have contributed to arousing pride and deep gratitude towards the previous generation, those who shed blood for the independence and freedom of the Fatherland, thereby further appreciating the value of peace today.

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"We do not forget! The people do not forget!"

Speaking at the program, Mr. Ta Quang Dong, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said that the ethics of "When drinking water, remember its source" and "When eating fruit, remember the person who planted the tree" are like a red thread running through the flow of Vietnamese national culture. To have today, millions of outstanding children have fallen, allowing the Fatherland to "bloom with independence and bear the fruit of freedom".

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According to Mr. Dong, implementing the direction of General Secretary To Lam and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on promoting the work of "Repaying gratitude" and preserving traditional ethics, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has recently carried out many practical and specific tasks, contributing to strongly spreading the spirit of gratitude throughout society.

In addition, directing and coordinating the organization of many cultural and artistic activities and events from the central to the grassroots levels, especially in revolutionary bases, red addresses, and martyrs' cemeteries. These activities are all combined to pay tribute to those who have contributed to the revolution, war invalids, sick soldiers, and families with meritorious services across the country...

Culture and art are not only a means of creativity, but also a language of gratitude. The special art program "Immortal Epic" with the theme "Lullaby of the Country" is an epic filled with humanity, connecting national memories with the present, arousing gratitude and pride in the hearts of every Vietnamese person.

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"The Lullaby of the Country is a symbolic image of the silent but great sacrifice of Vietnamese mothers, who saw their husbands and children off to the battlefield in tears, and then turned that love into an immortal flame for the nation. It is also the lullaby of the motherland for the immortal heroes, for today's generation to live a worthy life, to live with faith, ideals and responsibility," Mr. Dong emphasized.

The Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism said that through the elaborately staged and emotional performances, the program conveys a message of gratitude as a source of continuity, a heartfelt message: "We do not forget! The people do not forget!"