This is a cultural and political event to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945 - August 19, 2025) and the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2025).
The program is expected to attract tens of thousands of live spectators at My Dinh National Stadium and millions of viewers via television and social media platforms.
Together our hearts beat under the red flag with yellow star
Attending the program announcement ceremony were comrades: Le Quoc Minh, member of the Party Central Committee, Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper, Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda and Education Commission, President of the Vietnam Journalists Association ; Truong Viet Dung, Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee; Doan Tuyet Nhung, Deputy General Director of Vietnam News Agency.
The event was also attended by the program's General Director Dang Le Minh Tri, the program's Music Director Nguyen Huu Vuong, musician Van Thao - son of musician Van Cao, singer Tung Duong... Also attending were veterans and representatives of press agencies.
Speaking at the ceremony, Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper Le Quoc Minh affirmed: "Fatherland in the Heart" is a symphony of patriotism, where millions of Vietnamese hearts beat together under the red flag with yellow star.
"With the message: The Fatherland is not far away - The Fatherland is in everyone's heart , the program brings a journey of deep emotions, connecting the heroic memories of the past with the aspirations of the present and the future. This is a completely free artistic gift for the people, affirming the pioneering role of Nhan Dan Newspaper in creating a cultural and spiritual space with far-reaching influence", comrade Le Quoc Minh shared.
Nearly a year ago, when discussing with General Director Dang Le Minh Tri about a special art program to celebrate National Day September 2, Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper Le Quoc Minh expressed his desire to create an art program covered in red from the stage to the stands, with about 50,000 people singing the National Anthem at My Dinh National Stadium.
With the message: "The Fatherland is not far away - The Fatherland is in everyone's heart", the program brings a journey of deep emotions, connecting the heroic memories of the past with the aspirations of the present and the future. This is a completely free artistic gift for the people, affirming the pioneering role of Nhan Dan Newspaper in creating a cultural and spiritual space with far-reaching influence.
Comrade Le Quoc Minh, Member of the Party Central Committee, Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper, Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission, President of the Vietnam Journalists Association
Director Dang Le Minh Tri immediately started to build the script to realize this unique idea. The concert stage was designed on a national and international scale, divided into 4 zones with meaningful messages: Independence, Freedom, Happiness, Red Flag with Yellow Star. The entire performance space was arranged in a V shape, 26m high, as a vivid declaration of love and pride of every Vietnamese child for their homeland.
According to the program's general director Dang Le Minh Tri, "Fatherland in the Heart" will recreate the country's historical milestones associated with the image of the red flag with yellow star, a sacred symbol of patriotism and national aspirations. Each performance will bring emotional musical experiences while awakening the sacred pride of the Fatherland.
"At the show, the audience will sing together immortal songs, lighting up the flash lights to turn the stadium into a sparkling sea of light. Each person is not just an audience, but a part of the show, a beat in the heart of the Fatherland," said Mr. Tri.
With the song “Tien Quan Ca”, General Director Dang Le Minh Tri said that the song has been arranged with a unique spirit but still blends well with everyone’s voice. At the fanzones in the stadium, many microphones will be installed to create a special effect when everyone sings together in “Tien Quan Ca”. This performance also has the participation of soldiers of Division 1 on stage.
In addition, the free tickets are uniquely designed, printed with the original handwritten copy of the song “Tien Quan Ca” by musician Van Cao. The organizers encourage the audience to hold the tickets, sing the National Anthem and cover My Dinh Stadium with red flags with yellow stars.
Musician Van Thao, son of the late musician Van Cao, expressed his emotion when he learned that Nhan Dan Newspaper would organize the program "Fatherland in the Heart" and honor the song "Tien Quan Ca" by the late musician Van Cao.
"To me, Nhan Dan Newspaper is the leading newspaper in organizing historical events of the country. I remember, the first time the song "Tien Quan Ca" was performed at the Opera House Square, when tens of thousands of people in the capital sang this song, my father was moved and burst into tears. He said that this song no longer belonged to him but belonged to the people. He also told me, when I have the opportunity, I should give the song back to the State, give it to the people", musician Van Thao said emotionally.
The program "Fatherland in the Heart" is jointly organized by Nhan Dan Newspaper and Hanoi People's Committee as a gift to the people. The program will take place at 8:00 p.m. on August 10, 2025 at My Dinh National Stadium and will be broadcast live on Hanoi Radio and Television (Hanoi2 channel) and rebroadcast on local radio and television stations; Livestream on Nhan Dan Newspaper fanpage, Hanoi International Light Festival and other social media channels.
Music connects emotions
One of the emotional highlights of the program “Fatherland in the Heart” was the moment when tens of thousands of spectators stood up, turned towards the red flag with yellow star fluttering in the middle of the stadium and sang the National Anthem in unison.
Music is the highlight of the program. With a creative musical mindset, musician Nguyen Huu Vuong not only arranges, he "revives" immortal songs with contemporary sensibilities, helping the young generation listen and vibrate in the way of their time. National melodies such as: Len Dang , Duong Len Tien ... are "molded" under his hands, promising to open up a new, profound and proud emotional space.
Sharing more about the unique performances in the program, General Director Dang Le Minh Tri revealed that all the technology, sound, and lighting were designed according to international concert standards. This is not only a stage but also brings visual experiences, using music to spread national pride.
"The crew not only created a national concert program, but also a place where songs that have gone through the years are skillfully and subtly combined with new arrangements. Each performance is a slice of history but told in the language of contemporary art, combining cinematic and studio effects that appear for the first time on a concert stage," Mr. Tri added.
Another special highlight of “Fatherland in the Heart” is the appearance of 68 soldiers from the Army Officer School 1. They are the ones who represented the Vietnam People’s Army in the parade at Red Square (Moscow, Russia). Possessing the qualities of Uncle Ho’s soldiers, the soldiers will contribute to lighting up the patriotic spirit in this night of art music.
The special concert will bring together veteran artists, as well as many of Vietnam's leading young artists. Throughout the program, there will be duets between veteran artists and young artists. This not only represents inheritance but also a message for the journey between tradition and modernity, past and future.
As one of the artists performing at the show “Fatherland in the Heart”, singer Tung Duong expressed his honor and pride to participate in this special program and will perform 5 songs.
"With the production crew, I hope to contribute my voice to create an impressive art program, recalling the most glorious moments, so that the audience can feel the indomitable and resilient spirit of our ancestors," singer Tung Duong confided.
In addition, the program also features outstanding athletes such as Quang Hai, Anh Vien, Le Van Cong, and many other sports figures who have brought glory to the country in international arenas. The presence of these impressive figures will contribute to spreading the spirit of sports, conveying the message of solidarity and national pride. Thereby, accompanying music and art to create an emotional national concert at My Dinh Stadium.
The program will end with a brilliant 8-minute fireworks display, from 10:00 p.m. to 10:08 p.m. on August 10 at the F1 racetrack (Tu Liem Ward, Hanoi). With 300 high-altitude fireworks and 60 low-altitude fireworks, this light show will end the music night with sublime emotions and spreading pride.
The Organizing Committee said that immediately after opening the free ticket registration portal for the public, within just 9 minutes, there were about 3 million scans, causing the ticket registration portal to "crash". About 20,000 people who successfully registered through the online platform will receive tickets directly at Nhan Dan Newspaper from August 2-3. In addition, the organizing unit also reserved a large number of tickets for military forces, police, students, press units, etc.
At the program, the Organizing Committee presented tickets to musician Van Cao's family, representatives of the Hanoi Veterans Association, and the Truong Son-Ho Chi Minh Trail Association of Hanoi.
The program is accompanied by the Vietnam National Industry and Energy Group (PVN), the Vietnam Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Agribank), Nam A Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Nam A Bank), the Vietnam National Petroleum Group (Petrolimex), the Sun Group Joint Stock Company (Sun Group) and Loc Phat Vietnam Commercial Joint Stock Bank (LP Bank).
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