Song of the Dong Nai Journalists

At the first Congress of the Dong Nai Provincial Journalists Association, for the 2025-2030 term, which was successfully held at the end of 2025, the celebratory cultural program included a performance of a song introduced for the first time on stage: "The Song of the Dong Nai Journalists," a composition by musician Vo Van Ly with lyrics by journalist Bich Phu.

A Song of Cultural Responsibility

As the opening verses of the song begin, listeners are immediately drawn into a majestic field of imagery. This artistic work, imbued with a proud message about the journalistic tradition of Dong Nai , is rich in expressive power, a culmination of lyrical poetry and symbolic revolutionary music. The song successfully encapsulates the noble mission of writers, transforming it into an epic of knowledge and cultural responsibility, affirming unwavering faith in the ideals and path of serving the people.

The work touches upon core values ​​by recreating a glorious history, evoking in the listener's mind the image of countless generations of Dong Nai journalists steadfastly advancing under the Party's banner. The lyrics intentionally create a concept of uninterrupted succession, with newspaper pages contributing day after day to beautify the "glorious pages of history" followed by successive generations. This connection is the red thread running throughout, emphasizing the commitment "for the revolutionary cause as beloved Uncle Ho said." The image of "bright eyes, pure heart, sharp pen" becomes a literary moral standard, fully expressing the dedication "without regard for fame or fortune, only serving the truth." Here, the pen is elevated to a symbol of conscience and a tool for the struggle for "shining truth."

Harmony of Faith

Composer Vo Van Ly skillfully used music to highlight the beauty of the lyrics. The melody, with its march-like rhythm, is both rhythmic and decisive, creating an optimistic and resolute state of mind. The refrain, "day and night, charging forward to keep information flowing," is handled with a climactic structure, mimicking the rhythm of enthusiastic labor and relentless foray. In particular, the contrast between "spreading good things" and "suppressing wrongdoing" creates a wide range of emotions, affirming the role of a pioneering soldier on the information front. Music and poetry blend together, creating a positive energy field, hướng towards the vision "For a Dong Nai shining like a flying dragon" - a metaphorical image full of revolutionary romance about development.

The song "The Song of the Dong Nai Journalists" not only fulfills its role as a traditional song but also serves as an artistic testament to the enduring connection between ideals and creativity. The work draws from practical experience to touch upon the universal values ​​of patriotic intellectuals, evoking pride and a spirit of striving. The song deserves to be recognized as a meaningful creative spiritual product in the field of culture, art, and journalism in Dong Nai; it practically encourages and inspires today's Dong Nai journalists to continuously dedicate themselves to contributing to building a Dong Nai homeland that shines ever brighter.

Bui Quang Xuan

Source: https://baodongnai.com.vn/dong-nai-cuoi-tuan/202602/bai-ca-nguoi-lam-bao-ong-nai-27e152d/