National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man attends the reception ceremony of the light sculpture "The Power of the People's Heart"

This afternoon, November 15, at the National Assembly House, Politburo member and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man attended the ceremony to receive the light sculpture "Strength of the People's Heart" donated by artist Bui Van Tu to the Vietnam National Assembly Museum. This is a meaningful event to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Vietnam National Assembly (January 6, 1946 - January 6, 2026), welcome the 10th Session of the National Assembly and prepare for the opening of the Vietnam National Assembly Museum.

Báo Đại biểu Nhân dân•15/11/2025

untitled-1(2).jpg — National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and delegates attend the ceremony to receive the light sculpture "The Power of the People's Heart"

Attending the awarding ceremony were Politburo member, Permanent Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Do Van Chien and Party Central Committee members: Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Nguyen Khac Dinh; Secretary General of the National Assembly, Head of the National Assembly Office Le Quang Manh; Chairman of the Law and Justice Committee Hoang Thanh Tung; Chairman of the Economic and Financial Committee Phan Van Mai; Chairman of the Delegation Work Committee Nguyen Huu Dong... and representatives of the Standing Committee of the Ethnic Council, Committees of the National Assembly, Office of the National Assembly.

Speaking at the reception ceremony, Deputy Head of the National Assembly Office Nguyen Van Hien said that the light sculpture "The Power of the People's Heart" recreates the moment when President Ho Chi Minh cast the first vote in the first general election to elect the Vietnamese National Assembly on January 6, 1946, the opening event of democracy in 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.

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.

The Deputy Head of the National Assembly Office emphasized that receiving and displaying works at the Vietnam National Assembly Museum not only contributes to enriching the value of artifacts and enhancing the public experience, but also affirms the democratic spirit and people's trust in the National Assembly, honoring the value of national solidarity.

On behalf of the National Assembly Office, the Deputy Head of the National Assembly Office respectfully thanked artisan Bui Van Tu for donating the work; assigned the Department of Information and Library to receive, preserve and display the work at the Vietnam National Assembly Museum in a solemn and scientific manner, ensuring the artistic and historical value of the work, and organizing activities to introduce it to the public in an effective and lively manner.

untitled-1(3).jpg — National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man presents souvenir to artisan Bui Van Tu

The work "The Power of the People's Heart" 1,946mm high, representing the year the first general election was held; 80cm wide - marking the 80th anniversary of the Vietnamese National Assembly.

The work is created with the image of 18 Lac birds flying on a cloud background, symbolizing the 18 Hung Kings, the sacred origin of the Vietnamese people, evoking the aspiration to reach high and far of the nation 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.

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

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".

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". The distance of light is 2,026 mm, also a symbol of the 80-year journey of the National Assembly accompanying the country's development.

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

The work "The Power of the People's Heart" is not only an artistic creation but also a reminder of responsibility, belief and aspiration to build the country; to pay tribute to the past, honor the present and look forward to a bright future of the Vietnamese people.