Full of excitement, pride, gratitude
The political art program “Fatherland in the Heart” co-organized by Nhan Dan Newspaper and Hanoi People’s Committee took place in a majestic and exciting atmosphere. My Dinh National Stadium was filled with audiences of all ages, from radiant young people to elderly people with gray hair, from police officers, soldiers to civil servants and workers.
As journalist Le Quoc Minh, member of the Party Central Committee, Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper, Chairman of the Vietnam Journalists Association , said, the program is a symphony of patriotism combining music, stage performances, complex art with the depth of history and inspiration of the times, community emotions. The program recreates heroic historical pages, honors the sacrifices of generations of fathers and brothers and conveys a message of national pride, the spirit of great solidarity, and the aspiration to rise of the Vietnamese people in the new era.
From the V-shaped stage design symbolizing “Vietnam – Victory”, to sacred images such as the fluttering red flag with yellow star, the army marching majestically and powerfully, or timeless slices recreating history... all were elaborately staged with the desire to evoke pride, connecting millions of Vietnamese hearts at home and abroad.
My Dinh National Stadium was dyed red with the national flag, 50,000 people proudly sang the National Anthem, the army marched in unison with strong steps, the parade was extremely exciting, familiar yet strange songs were sung through new harmony, famous but simple singers, musicians, and athletes played the role of leaders for tens of thousands of people, the audience was ecstatic and sang together...
As soon as the show took place and especially after this special art night, positive shares exploded across all social media platforms. Many Facebook pages and video platforms posted excerpts, with thousands of comments about the show under each clip...
Audience member Duong Huong Ly expressed: “I would like to sincerely thank the Organizing Committee for bringing such a wonderful and meaningful event. Enjoying a top-notch program with carefully invested content that continuously makes the audience burst into tears, immersing themselves in the atmosphere of boiling national pride with tens of thousands of compatriots, and singing together immortal songs are truly unforgettable experiences.”
Audience member Huong Vu commented: “The program is meaningful from its name. Sometimes we do not feel the Fatherland, patriotism always flows in the blood, in the heart of each person until we are connected. The flow of emotions is connected and led by music, light, the red flag with yellow star, and even the lyrics and expressions of each artist. The young people also know by heart revolutionary songs, red music but the red of strength, intense patriotism”.
According to audience member Ngoc Diep Nguyen, many middle-aged and elderly audiences were determined to “burn out” with the young people during the show. They went home at midnight but all of them were still in high spirits, and they still woke up early in the morning to exercise, wearing their red flag shirts proudly.
Audience member Ngo Ngoc Huy passionately analyzed: This is a “political concert” where every audience member is present with a patriotic spirit, loving the Fatherland from the heart. More than 50,000 audiences, from men, women to the elderly, children, from the city to the countryside gathered together to shout “The Fatherland in the heart” with pride and excitement. The most touching part was the National Anthem, which pushed the audience’s spirit to a climax full of excitement.
According to this audience, singer Tung Duong is the highlight, whether singing solo or singing together, he touches the hearts of the audience. Vo Ha Tram, Pham Thu Ha, bring many colors of academic music. Toc Tien, Noo Phuoc Thinh, Thanh Duy bring high entertainment value. The impressive fireworks display ending the program with the song "Like having Uncle Ho in the great victory day" was truly pleasing to the eye and left a good impression on everyone and on the spirit of "Fatherland in the heart" of tens of thousands of people.
Young person Nguyen Duy Khoi expressed: "As a generation Z, I was able to participate in a program full of "red" music songs, but I found it very close and modern. The feeling of pride when the red flag with yellow star covered the stage was really hard to describe. Young people like me are sometimes busy chasing new trends, but participating in this program makes me feel proud of tradition and understand more clearly the responsibility to preserve and develop the country."
Arousing solidarity, pride towards the future
Many viewers only enjoyed the show on television and digital platforms, but also expressed their feelings that this was an art program with familiar revolutionary songs, the artists were also familiar faces, but the show was wonderful, spreading and "fermenting" patriotism.
The success of the program is probably due to “Fatherland in the Heart” recreating the historical milestones of the country associated with the image of the red flag with yellow star, the sacred symbol of patriotism and national aspirations. Each performance brings emotional musical experiences while awakening the pride of the Fatherland.
The songs in the program are revolutionary songs that have been around for years, such as “August 19” (Xuan Oanh), “National Defense Corps” (Phan Huynh Dieu), “The Road We Go” (Huy Du, Xuan Sach), “My Village” (Van Cao), “On the Road” (Luu Huu Phuoc), “Parabelle Call” (Hoang Van), “Mother Loves Child” (Nguyen Van Ty), “Song of Hope” (Van Ky), “Aspiration” (Pham Minh Tuan), “Hue - Saigon - Hanoi” (Trinh Cong Son), “Five Brothers on a Tank” (Doan Nho, Huu Thinh), “Marching to Saigon” (Luu Huu Phuoc), “The Country is Full of Joy” (Hoang Ha), “Proud Melody” (Pham Hong Bien), “Uncle Ho, You Give Me Everything” (Hoang Long, Hoang Lan), “As if Uncle Ho Were Here on the Day of Great Victory” (Pham Tuyen)…
These are the “collective memory treasures” of the Vietnamese people. When played in the context of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day on September 2, these melodies become a bridge between the past and the present, recalling heroic memories and expressing deep gratitude to the previous generation. The message “Fatherland in the heart” has a strong emotional appeal, touching the common values of all generations: patriotism, national pride and sense of civic responsibility.
Not only music, the program also has a complex stage with documentary images, lights, LED screens... blended together to create a consistent story. This helps viewers not only hear but also see and feel with many senses. The large-scale staging effect at My Dinh, combined with the scene of a sea of people in red shirts with yellow stars, creates a collective image that is both majestic and brilliant and bright.
Painter and musician Van Thao - son of the late musician Van Cao, said that the performance of the National Anthem by tens of thousands of people at the program was a very emotional and meaningful performance. According to him, the song "Tien Quan Ca" has long been not only the National Anthem of the country, but also a symbol deeply attached to the hearts of every Vietnamese person.
He emphasized that the sacred affection that the people have for the red flag with yellow star and for “Tien Quan Ca” is something that the world must respect and admire. He said that his father himself once affirmed: “Tien Quan Ca” is a song for the people and must be given to the people, to the country. The resonance between music and national spirit in the choir performance at the program will continue to affirm the immortal value of “Tien Quan Ca”, as a sacred symbol connecting millions of Vietnamese hearts.
Participating in the program as a special audience, musician Nguyen Van Chung, author of the song “Continuing the story of peace”, shared on his personal Facebook: “The first time I participated in a concert with 50 thousand spectators, it was so wonderful. A political art program including songs about the homeland, national pride with the first chapter being songs that have accompanied the years throughout history… arranged in a youthful but extremely heroic way.
Regarding his song performed in the program, musician Nguyen Van Chung said: “It was fortunate that the song “Continuing the story of peace” was chosen as one of the songs in the second part of the program. A magnificent arrangement, a powerful voice, a magnificent scene that made my heart overwhelmed with the pride of a musician. A version of “Continuing the story of peace” brought a completely different feeling with a fierce explosion and a surging energy like ocean waves, making me believe at that moment that this song would have a lasting vitality in the hearts of the audience and all Vietnamese people”…
A highlight of the program was the appearance of 68 soldiers from the 1st Army Officer School, who represented the Vietnam People's Army in the Parade at Red Square (Moscow, Russia) to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War (May 9, 1945 - May 9, 2025), bringing special emotions to the audience. The soldiers reenacted the majestic parade at Red Square amid the proud cheers of tens of thousands of Vietnamese spectators.
The presence of outstanding Vietnamese athletes such as shooter Pham Quang Huy, soccer player Quang Hai, swimmer Anh Vien, disabled weightlifter Le Van Cong, and many other sports figures who have brought glory to the country in international arenas. The presence of these impressive figures contributes to spreading the spirit of sports, conveying the message of solidarity and national pride.
Audience member Lai Hop Nhan shared: “When I was young, I memorized the 5 teachings of Uncle Ho. In the program, 5 typical Vietnamese athletes with 5 keywords that everyone saw themselves in: Proud - Grateful - Moved - Honored and Happy. It is true that the Fatherland is always in the heart.”
However, the program also had some imperfect stages, especially the arrangement for more than 50,000 spectators to enter the stadium to fully enjoy the program. Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper Le Quoc Minh also explained that Nhan Dan Newspaper is not a professional event organizer, but is only familiar with journalism. The program could not avoid mistakes because the scale was too large. I do not know if there is an opportunity and ability to do a similar event. But I just burned myself out, with the sole desire to contribute to society.
The political art program “Fatherland in the Heart” has successfully touched the deep patriotism of the majority of people in the capital and the whole country. The harmony between political content, performing arts and technical effects, along with the wide spread on television and social networks, has created a strong spiritual space, awakening the desire to contribute to the Fatherland.
Source: https://hanoimoi.vn/du-am-chuong-trinh-to-quoc-trong-tim-ban-hoa-ca-long-yeu-nuoc-ket-noi-khat-vong-vuon-minh-712219.html
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