Stemming from the determination to protect the land, the sky, and the sea, Vietnam Television has chosen the theme "Protecting the homeland's sea and sky" for the program commemorating the 60th anniversary of the victory of the first battle of the Northern army and people in fighting the destructive war to protect the North (August 2 and 5, 1964 - August 2 and 5, 2024).
The program tells stories that represent the intelligence, creativity and heroic spirit of our army and people, including the glorious victories of the Navy, Air Defense and Militia 60 years ago.
If in the Resistance War against France, the Dien Bien Phu Victory badge marked the resounding end of 9 years of resistance, then in the Resistance War against America, the 5.8 Victory badge marked the brilliant beginning of the fight against the destructive war to protect the socialist North. Over the past 60 years, the small badge has been preserved by many veterans.
To find materials, the crew went to many locations such as Hai Phong, Quang Ninh, Nam Dinh , Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City... to meet veterans and historical witnesses.
60 years have passed, but the battle is still vivid in the memories of many witnesses.
That was the moment when facing life and death, the captain of the torpedo boat T333 - Nguyen Xuan Bot bravely sped up, trying to drive the destroyer Maddox out of the northern sea on August 2, 1964. Or the unparalleled fighting spirit of gunner Pham Van Nam (gunner No. 1, Company 141, Battalion 217, Air Defense - Air Force) - the person who pulled the trigger of the 14.5mm anti-aircraft machine gun, contributing to shooting down an enemy plane at Hon Gai, Quang Ninh .
Along with that are stories about female militiamen who sacrificed themselves, rushing into danger to fight, supply ammunition, and treat soldiers. Examples include Ms. To Thi Dao, Hoang Thi Khuyen, Vu Thi Tinh (Thanh Hoa province)...
One of the highlights of the program is the objective analysis from US historians when decoding secret documents about the "Gulf of Tonkin Incident".
The footage was filmed at the Turner Joy Museum in Bremerton, Washington, with commentary from National Security Agency (NSA) historian Robert.J.Hanyok, author of the groundbreaking book "Skunks, Monsters, Silent Hounds, Flying Fish: The Gulf of Tonkin Mystery 2 - August 4, 1964."
In addition, music is also a highlight, connecting the stories told in the program. The songs performed were all written by the musician from the burning emotions of the historic days of 1964.
Examples include “Sticking to the Homeland Sea” (Pham Tuyen), “The Enemy Comes to Our House to Fight” (Do Nhuan). Many performances are staged in an epic style, helping the audience understand more about the fierce battles of the past.
Singers participating in the performance include: Le Anh Dung, Hoang Viet Danh, Duong Tran Nghia, Hong Duyen, Phuong Anh, Le Viet Anh, Khuc Xuan Duc, Le Thi Nga.
The program "Preserving the sea and sky of the homeland" is produced by Vietnam Television in coordination with the Navy and the Air Defense - Air Force, broadcast live at 8:10 p.m. on August 3, 2024 on VTV1 channel.
Source: https://laodong.vn/van-hoa-giai-tri/hao-hung-hanh-trinh-giu-bien-troi-que-huong-1374589.ldo
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