The Epic of the Gianh River

QTO - In the old days, from the victory on the Gianh River, Ly Thuong Kiet led the army, bringing Quang Tri back from Champa to Dai Viet. On the southern bank of the Gianh River, Nguyen Huu Canh fought valiantly.

In the old days, from the victory on the Gianh River

Ly Thuong Kiet led the army.

Bringing Quang Tri back from Champa to Dai Viet.

On the southern bank of the Gianh River, Nguyen Huu Canh fought valiantly, charging left and right.

Expanding and extending the country's territory southward.

The river carries within it so much sediment.

The Trinh-Nguyen conflict caused immense suffering for generations.

Nguyen Hue - Quang Trung crossed the Gianh River and advanced towards Thang Long.

Defeat the Qing army and unify the country.

The Ho Chi Minh Era

When the country was divided into two regions

Ben Hai for 20 years, Thach Han for 2 years… became the dividing line.

The Gianh River was also the starting point for the Ho Chi Minh Trail on the sea.

This was the first place where our Navy clashed with the US Air Force.

Gianh Ferry Terminal once again bears the heavy historical responsibility on its shoulders.

A place that provided support to the battlefields in the beloved South.

A place for people with hearts of steel.

"With head touching the sky and feet treading on the ferry…" achieving outstanding success.

Under the enemy's rain of bombs and bullets.

Ferry sinks, find a new ferry; pier one is broken, find pier two.

When one person falls, another steps forward.

How many times has the green river been stained with the colors of the national flag?

He goes first, she follows, boys and girls together.

Write an epic poem to pave the way for reinforcements.

For the South to be a fortress

Let the country be united as one.

The Gianh River, a river steeped in legendary victories.

The epic of the Gianh River will resonate for generations to come.

Nguyen Dang Quang

Spring 2026

Source: https://baoquangtri.vn/van-hoa/202604/ban-hung-ca-song-gianh-b427c90/