Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism: Over the past 80 years, culture and arts have gone hand in hand with the nation

On the evening of September 1, at My Dinh National Stadium, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) organized a special art program to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the journey of Independence - Freedom - Happiness. This is one of the key activities to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day on September 2.

The program was attended by General Secretary To Lam; former General Secretary Nong Duc Manh; President Luong Cuong; National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and many leaders and former leaders of the Party and State. The program was also attended by revolutionary veterans, heroic Vietnamese mothers, heroes of the People's Armed Forces, leaders of departments, ministries, branches, localities and international delegations.

General Secretary To Lam attended the program. Photo: Thanh Vinh

The art program "80 years of Journey of Independence - Freedom - Happiness" is an important political and cultural event of the country, honoring the 80-year journey of formation and development of Vietnam.

Speaking at the program, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung emphasized that the Vietnamese people have a tradition of solidarity, ardent patriotism; are brave, resilient, and indomitable in fighting foreign invaders; are diligent and creative in working and building the country, have overcome countless difficulties and challenges, with the eternal aspiration to bring the Fatherland to new heights.

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung delivered the opening speech at the music night.

History has recorded that 80 years ago, when the heroic song Tien Quan Ca resounded, the country entered the era of independence. From that sacred sound, the entire Vietnamese nation, under the leadership of the glorious Communist Party of Vietnam, wrote a great epic with a full range of emotions: Heroic and tragic, hardship and glory, aspiration and belief in a bright future.

Minister Nguyen Van Hung affirmed that over the past 80 years, culture and art have accompanied the nation, creating a source of nourishment for the soul, strength, spirit and will of Vietnam.

The special art program 80 years of the Journey of Independence - Freedom - Happiness not only performed musical works, dances, and echoed profound poems, but also expressed deep gratitude to previous generations who sacrificed for the independence and freedom of the Fatherland.

“Music is a magical bridge, where the love of a mother is immense and protective; where “Youthful Aspirations” and passionate, burning love of couples blend in the sacred and immortal love of the Fatherland.

When the music plays, people's hearts will come together to join hands in solidarity to build Vietnam to become increasingly strong, prosperous, free and happy," Minister Nguyen Van Hung affirmed.

The program was elaborately staged and on a grand scale. Photo: Thanh Vinh

The 80th Anniversary of the Journey of Independence - Freedom - Happiness includes 3 chapters, elaborately staged, on a grand scale with the participation of nearly 3,000 professional and non-professional artists. Each chapter is a piece in the national epic - a journey carved with blood, will and steadfast belief.

It can be said that the 80-year journey of Independence - Freedom - Happiness is not only an art night, but also a tribute to the generations who sacrificed, while affirming the mettle, will and eternal aspiration of the Vietnamese people.

Ngoc Thanh

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