Inauguration of the Nguyen family temple

Construction began in August 2024 and the church has now been completed and inaugurated in the spirit of solidarity, filial piety and pride of descendants. This is a project of spiritual significance, a place to preserve traditional values of gratitude to ancestors, while affirming the sustainability of the origin through many generations; a common pride, showing respect for tradition and determination to preserve spiritual heritage for future generations.

At the inauguration ceremony, delegates enjoyed many outstanding works by the late musician Van Cao such as: "My Village", a song that recreates the peaceful beauty of the Vietnamese countryside before it was destroyed by the French army, followed by the spirit of hatred for the enemy and the heroic fighting of the army and people to protect the homeland, becoming a classic work with many historical meanings; "The First Spring" written from his overflowing emotions in the first spring after the country's peace and unification, was also performed, creating an emotional and solemn atmosphere - one of the most typical songs written about the sacred moment of the nation...

The work "My Village" by musician Van Cao was performed at the ceremony.

Ms. Hoang Thi Kim Chung, from Hoa Lac commune ( Hanoi city) said that her group of 10 people, all of whom love music and admire musician Van Cao. When they heard about the program, the whole group arranged to attend, wishing to listen to his works and immerse themselves in this solemn and meaningful atmosphere of gratitude.

According to musician Van Thao - the eldest son of the late musician Van Cao, the land where the project was inaugurated today is the land left by his ancestors. During the resistance war, when musician Van Cao left to join the revolution, this place was burned down by the French, leaving only an empty plot of land. After peace was restored, while he was still alive, musician Van Cao always wanted to rebuild a church so that his descendants would have a place to return to pay their respects to their ancestors, but due to wartime conditions and difficulties, he could not do so.

Before passing away, he entrusted his wish to his eldest son. Over the years, musician Van Thao and his descendants have worked hard to complete the project in accordance with the late musician's wishes. This project is not only a place for descendants to gather, remember their ancestors and continue the family tradition, but also a destination for music lovers to return to.

Delegates respectfully offered incense, commemorating the contributions and creative career of musician Van Cao.

Associate Professor, Doctor, musician Do Hong Quan, Vice Chairman of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, Chairman of the Vietnam Union of Literature and Arts Associations, said that musician Van Cao is one of the predecessors who contributed to building Vietnam's revolutionary music with his talent and enthusiasm. Joining the revolution at a very young age, he left behind many immortal works that will last forever with the nation. Today's generation of artists and writers always pay tribute to his contributions and talent - one of the leading musicians of Vietnam's music in the 20th century.

The inauguration of the Nguyen family temple - musician Van Cao will be one of the spaces for the public to feel more deeply about his life, personality and artistic spirit. From there, every visitor can bring with them respect, inspiration and motivation to continue the artistic path he left behind "with patriotism, national pride and belief in the country's rise, including the take-off of literature and art", in the journey of creativity and dedication.

VAN LUA - YEN TRINH

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