A multitude of people sing the same song.

Even today, millions of viewers still remember the moment when more than 50,000 people placed their hands on their left chests and sang together the "Marching Song," "The Country Full of Joy," and other songs amidst a sea of ​​fluttering flags during the political and artistic programs "The Homeland in My Heart" commemorating the 80th anniversary of National Day.

Connecting millions of hearts

The concert "Homeland in My Heart" (co-organized by Nhan Dan Newspaper and the Hanoi People's Committee) will take place at My Dinh Stadium (Hanoi) on August 10, 2025.

A large audience watched the political and artistic program "Homeland in My Heart".

The stage was divided into four sections: Independence, Freedom, Happiness, and the Red Flag with a Yellow Star. The program consisted of three parts: The Image of the Nation, Melodies of Pride, and The Homeland in Our Hearts. All aimed at telling the simple story of the country through heroic songs. Even though he only saw the performance of the "Marching Song" on social media and YouTube, Mr. Truong Huy Hoang (33 years old, residing in Tan My Ward, Ho Chi Minh City) was still moved: "When I heard everyone singing, I instinctively sang along, my heart overflowing with immense pride for the homeland as I felt that sacred atmosphere."

“In the lantern festival after the joyous victory/ So many names lie here… If the resistance ends and I haven’t returned yet/ Mother, cheer up, you have a heroic son,” the chorus of the song “What Could Be More Beautiful?” sung by Tung Duong at Long Dai ferry terminal (one of the most fiercely contested hotspots on the Truong Son trail), during the program “Words of Gratitude - The River of Fire and Flowers” ​​(September 18, 2025), deeply touched the hearts of listeners, especially young audiences. The song, composed by young singer-songwriter Nguyen Hung while he was playing a soldier in the film “Red Rain,” quickly spread across social media platforms, with many knowing every lyric. Since its release, the song has been continuously performed on many stages, with audiences singing along whenever the familiar melody plays.

Perhaps 2025 will be remembered for the enduring power of music , especially patriotic music, alongside the nation's major holidays. Large-scale "national concerts" with 25,000-50,000 attendees each night, such as "Homeland in My Heart," "V Concert - Radiant Vietnam," "V-Fest - Brilliant Youth," "Proud to be Vietnamese," "Under the Glorious Flag," and "Radiant Vietnamese Landscape," have shown that with serious investment, youthful harmonies, and modern sound, lighting, stage, and LED screen systems, these politically charged programs can become a "red thread" connecting millions of Vietnamese hearts, beating in unison with the symphonies of their roots and the symphony of patriotism.

The powerful current of revolutionary films

Immediately after its release at the end of August 2025, Red Rain (directed by Dang Thai Huyen) created a "counter-normal effect" when a war-themed film - often considered dry and niche - became a commercial phenomenon, continuously breaking the 200, 300, and 500 billion VND mark, before becoming the highest-grossing Vietnamese film of all time (over 714 billion VND).

Art and political commentary program: The Homeland in Our Hearts. PHOTO: Organizing Committee

Previously, on April 30, 2025, the film "Tunnels: The Sun in the Darkness" (directed by Bui Thac Chuyen), which recreated the life and battles of the Cu Chi guerrilla soldiers, was widely received by audiences. This was also the first revolutionary war film in Vietnamese box office history to break the 100 billion VND mark (over 172 billion VND). Notably, the box office "craze" of "Tunnels: The Sun in the Darkness" or "Red Rain" was not a temporary phenomenon or "craze," but a continuation of the unexpected success of "Peach, Pho and Piano" (directed by Meritorious Artist Phi Tien Son).

According to director Dang Thai Huyen, the success of "Red Rain" stems from the fact that audiences, especially young people, see on screen images compelling enough to make them believe in historical memories. Millions of tickets sold and lively discussions on social media not only demonstrate success in terms of revenue and reach but also open a new path: historical films about revolutionary wars can be successful both in terms of content and box office revenue if the story resonates emotionally and the imagery is convincing.

At the end of the year, "Battle in the Air" was released, continuing the overall success of the film genre and conveying a powerful message about patriotism and sacrifice. The battle against hijackers in the film showcases the courage and sacrifice of the security forces in protecting the peace of the people. They are also heroes in peacetime, ready to fight, even accepting sacrifice, to protect the peace of the people. "Losing faith doesn't mean this country has no future," the resolute statement of security guard Binh (Thanh Son) in the film has become viral, demonstrating patriotism through concrete actions, without hesitation. "Films like this show that our cinema is heading in the right direction, contributing to the cultural development of the country, strengthening patriotism and national pride," affirmed Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ta Quang Dong.

From national pride to contemporary creative language.

In December 2025, The City in 360 (Vietnamese title: Saigon VR360) by young artist Linh Luong won the Purple Island award at the Nami Island International Picture Book Illustration Concours (South Korea) - one of the prestigious international awards for children's picture book illustrators. This is not only a source of personal pride but also vivid proof of the ability of young people to tell the story of Vietnam using global thinking and technology.

The City in 360 is a non-fiction picture book project that explores iconic landmarks and the urban life of Ho Chi Minh City from a 360-degree perspective. The project's unique feature lies in expanding the viewing experience to a digital platform, allowing viewers to use VR glasses to "step into" the urban space. Viewers feel as if they are standing in the heart of the city, observing the architecture, streets, and flow of life in a space where urban memories intertwine with modern sensibilities and visions of the future.

Linh Luong's story is not an isolated case. Young Vietnamese artists are increasingly confidently stepping out into the world with their own cultural identity. Carrying stories of Vietnamese cities, memories, history, and people in the context of globalization, they do not "escape" traditional culture but renew local values ​​with modern creative language, new technologies, and an integrated mindset.

When culture becomes the foundation and people are at the center of the development process, stories of national pride – whether told through film, painting, or digital technology – can confidently move forward, contributing to the spread of "soft power" and affirming the identity of a rapidly rising Vietnam.

While the film "Red Rain" was a box office sensation, another "craze" arose: the novel "Red Rain" (by author Chu Lai). Numerous bookstores had to apologize to readers because the books hadn't been printed in time, and they had to postpone their release. According to data from the Department of Publishing, Printing and Distribution, in 2025 alone, the number of pre-orders for this work jumped to over 60,000 copies.

Another publication that became a publishing phenomenon in 2025 is the memoir "Family, Friends and Country" by former Vice President Nguyen Thi Binh. To date, the memoir has been published in a total of 62,000 copies, making it the best-selling book of the National Political Publishing House in the past 10 years.

“Recently, young readers have been increasingly drawn to history books and memoirs of influential figures. They find valuable and insightful information in these works, a stark contrast to the abundance of entertainment books available in the past. This highlights the need for publishers to take responsibility for producing more high-quality works for today's youth,” shared Mr. Nguyen Thai Binh, Deputy Director of the National Political Publishing House.

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Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/muon-nguoi-chung-mot-loi-ca-post835127.html