National Assembly Museum receives light sculpture "The Power of the People"

On the afternoon of November 15, at the National Assembly House, Politburo member and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man attended the ceremony to receive the light sculpture "The Power of the People's Heart", donated by artisan Bui Van Tu to the Vietnam National Assembly Museum.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man receives the light sculpture "The Power of the People's Heart" donated by artisan Bui Van Tu to the Vietnam National Assembly Museum.

This is a meaningful event towards the 80th anniversary of the National Assembly of Vietnam (January 6, 1946 - January 6, 2026), welcoming the 10th session of the National Assembly and preparing for the opening of the Vietnam National Assembly Museum.

The light sculpture "The Power of the People" recreates the moment President Ho Chi Minh cast the first vote in the first general election to elect the National Assembly of Vietnam on January 6, 1946 - the opening event of the democracy of an independent Vietnam. The work is a harmonious combination of historical and artistic values, vividly expressing the close relationship between the leader and the people, while honoring the strength of solidarity, patriotism and the will to master the country of the nation.

Artisan Bui Van Tu introduces the light sculpture "The Power of the People's Heart"

The work "Strength of the People's Heart" is 1,946mm high, representing the year of the first general election; 80cm wide - marking the 80th anniversary of the Vietnamese National Assembly. With the image of 18 Lac birds flying on a cloud background, symbolizing the 18 Hung Kings, the work evokes the nation's aspiration to reach high and far throughout history. In the center is the National Emblem of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, a symbol of the strength of national unity, independence, freedom and national sovereignty.

When the light shines at a distance of 2,025mm from the work, the shadow of the work recreates the image of President Ho Chi Minh casting the first vote in the 1946 General Election for the First National Assembly. When the light moves, the shadow of the National Emblem appears clearly, blending with the shape of the work to convey the message "The Power of the People's Heart".

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and delegates at the ceremony to receive the light sculpture "The Power of the People's Heart" donated by artisan Bui Van Tu to the Vietnam National Assembly Museum

The work uses copper and iron as the main materials, inspired by President Ho Chi Minh's advice: "The country was won back thanks to iron courage/ The career was built by copper" (In the poem "Playing with the Moon", written by Uncle Ho on August 21, 1942 - PV). The distance of light is 2,026 mm, which is also a symbol of the 80-year journey of the National Assembly accompanying the cause of national development.

MR. PHUONG

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/bao-tang-quoc-hoi-tiep-nhan-tac-pham-nghe-thuat-dieu-khac-anh-sang-suc-manh-cua-long-dan-post823645.html