"Ho Chi Minh and the Party Anthem" - an epic poem about him and the Party.

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of Southern Vietnam and the reunification of the country, and the 135th anniversary of the birth of President Ho Chi Minh – the brilliant leader of the nation – Professor Dr. Dam Duc Vuong has released his new work, "Ho Chi Minh and the Party Anthem." This is a special work: the biography of President Ho Chi Minh and the history of the Communist Party of Vietnam are presented entirely in poetry.

Hà Nội Mới•17/05/2025

Published by the Information and Communications Publishing House in the first quarter of 2025, the work comprises 6,526 lục bát (six-eight syllable) poems, over 1,000 annotations for easy reference, 586 pages thick, 16x24cm in size, with a hardcover and beautiful presentation. As Professor Dam Duc Vuong shared: "This is a collection of lyrical and philosophical poems I wrote after many years of research and writing books about President Ho Chi Minh."

Having worked as a laborer and soldier, then received training at prestigious schools both domestically and internationally, before working at the Central Party History Research Board and being entrusted with the important position of Deputy Director of the Ho Chi Minh and Party Leaders Institute, Professor Dr. Dam Duc Vuong has always been passionate about scientific research and writing books about President Ho Chi Minh. He has authored numerous works such as "The Formation Process of Ho Chi Minh's Patriotic Thought," "Ho Chi Minh and the Issue of Cadre Training," "Ho Chi Minh's Cadre Training and Utilization of Talents," and "Historical Milestones of Ho Chi Minh and the Party He Founded"... In addition, he has co-authored many works with colleagues such as "President Ho Chi Minh - Biography and Career," "Uncle Ho's Journey to National Salvation," and "Uncle Ho in the Hearts of Diplomats "...

Besides writing books, poet Dam Duc Vuong also composes poetry, having published five volumes of lyrical and philosophical poetry. Even in his twilight years, he still yearns to write an epic poem about President Ho Chi Minh and the Party – a work that is both historically profound and deeply lyrical. At the beginning of the book, the author quotes President Ho Chi Minh from his 1942 poem "We Should Study Our History": "Our people must know our history / Our history teaches us the glorious stories of our ancestors..." In response to President Ho Chi Minh's teachings, poet Dam Duc Vuong exclaims: "His words are as beautiful as flowers / Our descendants remember them to learn together... / A nation with determination will succeed / Building the country on the foundation of our ancestors."

The epic poem begins with the poignant image of the birth of Nguyen Sinh Cung amidst a country in turmoil and a broken home. Using simple yet emotionally rich verse, the author recreates the social context: “Western guns rained down on the homeland, uttering mournful cries throughout the night…”. Then comes the turning point in 1911, when the young man Nguyen Tat Thanh left to find a way to save the country. The work records important milestones such as his reading of Lenin's “Theses” in 1920, the founding of the Vietnam Revolutionary Youth Association, the writing of “The Revolutionary Path,” and the eventual establishment of the Communist Party of Vietnam on February 3, 1930…

A powerful emotional aspect of the work lies in the chapter about the August Revolution and the 1945 Declaration of Independence: “The heroic Declaration of Independence / That is our Vietnam, Uncle Ho Chi Minh …”. The writings also do not shy away from the difficult historical period when the country had just gained independence. The poetry collection also dedicates many sections to the resistance war against the US, from the bombing raids in the North to the heroic spirit of the entire nation: “One will, one heart / Extending arms to embrace the enduring homeland…”.

Professor Dam Duc Vuong shared: “I have written many scientific documents and books about President Ho Chi Minh. With all my understanding, respect, and gratitude for our beloved Uncle Ho, I wrote "Ho Chi Minh and the Party Song." This is a collection of lyrical and philosophical poems. Lyrical poetry speaks of human feelings towards one another and human feelings towards the country and homeland. Philosophical poetry is scientific poetry, accurately describing the names of people, organizations, places, and events that occurred in a specific time and space. Philosophical poetry appeals to a select audience. I may be the first person to write a biography of President Ho Chi Minh and the history of the Communist Party of Vietnam using the lục bát (six-eight) verse form and philosophical poetry.”

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