Dien Bien epic in music

In the Dien Bien Phu campaign of the past, along with the heroic Dien Bien soldiers, there were also artists. With the sentiment and responsibility of artists before the times, many musicians became historians in music . So that today, every time the Dien Bien Phu victory is mentioned, in each person's heart, the lyrics and melodies silently resound: Liberation of Dien Bien, Through the Northwest, Far away march, Cannon-calling...

Musician Duc Trinh - President of the Vietnam Musicians Association : I must say that I am proud that Vietnamese music has such works that go with the times, that record works that go with the times, and that are pages in the history of Vietnamese revolutionary music...

An unforgettable image in the Dien Bien Phu battle is the image of “Pulling the artillery in - pulling the artillery out”. All those images and sounds created a majestic picture, a bustling atmosphere filled with determination that shook the mountains and forests of Dien Bien. The song “Ho keo phao” was written by musician Hoang Van right at the front. At this time, music was a “weapon”, a great motivation and added strength to the soldiers on the battlefield.

Veterans of the Dien Bien Phu Campaign : the song "Ho keo phao" encouraged the soldiers to be strong and overcome all difficulties...

Hero of the People's Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Dang Quan Thuy - Veteran of the Dien Bien Phu Campaign : the more I listen, the more I feel moved and excited, after so many years I still hear...

“The mountain slope is high but the determination is higher than the mountain”. There is a Dien Bien Phu in music. Those are forever works expressing the desire for peace and the belief in victory of the musicians sent to the present and future generations.

Mr. Vuong Duy Bien – Vice President of the Vietnam Union of Literature and Arts Associations: There is a Dien Bien song in music. With today's compositions, I hope there will be new creations, you have to go, experience and write to be truly emotional...

Continuing the musical notes of Dien Bien today, the Musicians Association in collaboration with the Vietnam Union of Literature and Arts Associations is launching the music month “Dien Bien Songs” on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the victory. The organizing committee will accept entries until April 24 with the expectation that there will be new works born that are full of emotions and gratitude for the historical event of Dien Bien Phu victory./.

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