Musician The Hien's daughter-in-law sang to send him off, the family bowed to thank everyone.

On the evening of October 6, in a sacred and warm atmosphere, artists came together to remember musician The Hien - a talented artist of Vietnamese music.

Ms. Than Thi Thu - former Head of the Propaganda Department of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee - has been associated with musician The Hien for many years - Photo: LE GIANG

The music program with the theme Wild orchids still bloom to commemorate musician The Hien took place at the Southern National Funeral Home (5 Pham Ngu Lao, Hanh Thong ward, Ho Chi Minh City).

The guests were Ms. Dinh Thi Thanh Thuy - Deputy Head of the Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee; Ms. Than Thi Thu - former Head of the Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee; Mr. Le Van Minh - Deputy Head of the Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee...

Many artists and singers including musician Nguyen Quang Vinh - Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City Music Association, Bao Huy, singers Ngoc Son, Phuong Thanh, My Le, Dong Quan... participated. The songs "Nhang Lan Rung", "Singing about you", "Noi nho tu dao xa", "Toc em doi ga", "Hoang hon mau tim"... were performed.

Musician The Hien sings the song "Rung orchid branch" which he composed - Source: HTV

Wild orchid branches still bloom, still give off fragrance

In the space of the Southern National Funeral Home, amidst the heavy rain, the singers sang the song “Sing About Him” to open the music night. They were all friends, colleagues and students of musician Thế Hiển.

Musician Nguyen Quang Vinh, who directed the program, gave the opening speech: "The passing of People's Artist, musician, singer The Hien has left the Ho Chi Minh City Music Association as well as the audience and colleagues with a great loss. The wild orchid branch still blooms and spreads its fragrance there, but we have lost something.

He will forever be a musician in the hearts of the public, his brothers and colleagues. We will forever sing his songs and his stories for future generations to remind them of a talented, moral artist who always lived for everyone.

Musician Nguyen Quang Vinh - Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City Music Association - directed the program - Photo: LE GIANG

The artists were all moved when singing farewell to musician The Hien - Photo: LE GIANG

Musician Nguyen Quang Vinh thanked The Hien's family and artists for organizing this memorial service. With more than half a century of attachment to the instrument and musical notes, the musician left behind a huge legacy, rich in emotions and diverse with many different topics.

These are songs that have been around for years such as Hat ve anh, Nhanh lan rung, which arouse patriotism and the spirit of soldiers; to deep, sweet love songs or songs about innocent school age.

"No matter the level, The Hien's music always touches the hearts of listeners with sincerity, simplicity and a strong love of life.

The special music program with the theme " The Wild Orchid Branches Still Bloom" is not only a music night, but also a reunion of kindred spirits, a deep thank you to the talented musician" - the organizers said.

Singer Phuong Thanh shared in the rain: "In the 1990s, when I joined the musician association and met Mr. The Hien, and when I sang and did social work and had contact with him, he was a person with great energy, loving everyone. I was lucky to meet and know him for the past 30 years."

Musician The Hien's family thanks everyone

Ms. Than Thi Thu - former Head of the Propaganda Department of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee - shared that the many years she worked in the propaganda sector were the same as the years she was attached to musician The Hien. They and their group of friends often met, shared joys and sorrows, and went to Truong Sa together in 2012.

It was a very difficult trip on the water tanker but also full of memories. After the trip, the artists created beautiful works that touched people's hearts. Mrs. Thu said that when visiting martyrs' cemeteries, musician The Hien always went to each grave, staying until the end.

Singer Anh Thuy, daughter-in-law of musician The Hien, sings the song "Nostalgia for a Distant Island" - Photo: LE GIANG

From the family side, singer Anh Thuy - the musician's daughter-in-law - also joined in singing the song "Nostalgia from a Distant Island" to send him off.

"As father Hien's daughter-in-law, I have been very moved these past few days because many of you have come to say goodbye to him, many from far away. Tonight is the last night to say goodbye to him, tomorrow morning the family will take him to his final resting place. In the moments of confusion, if there is any mistake, the family hopes everyone will forgive us" - Mr. Thuy said.

At the end of the program, musician Thế Hiển's extended family stood on the stage and thanked everyone. His children said: "Our father always wanted everyone to love life, in each of his songs. Thank you to the Ho Chi Minh City Music Association for organizing a very special program to see him off in his final moments."

Musician The Hien's extended family thanks colleagues and audiences - Photo: LE GIANG

At the last minute, the entire extended family including the wife and children of musician The Hien bowed their heads to thank everyone who was present to see him off.

Mr. Lai The Bao Huy, the musician's son, said: "I am very touched to see the affection of the people of the whole country for my father. I would like to thank the city's leaders for always standing by my family during the most difficult times. Once again, I would like to thank everyone, my colleagues, the audience and those near and far who loved my father. He must be very happy right now."

LE GIANG

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/con-dau-nhac-si-the-hien-hat-tien-dua-ong-gia-dinh-cui-dau-cam-ta-moi-nguoi-20251007063716578.htm