Listen again to two victory news bulletins on April 30 and May 1, 1975

On the evening of April 25, the political and artistic program "Song of Triumph" took place at the Opera House (Hanoi). One of the highlights of the program was a report recreating the two victory news bulletins broadcast on April 30 and May 1, 1975.

Evening of April 25, art and political program Song of Triumph took place at the Opera House (Hanoi). The program was organized by the Voice of Vietnam Radio. The program was divided into 3 parts: Hanoi heard the news of victory, Marching to Saigon and The country after reunification. The audience relived the explosive atmosphere of the day the country was reunited.

Announcer on duty 24/7, no leave, eats and sleeps in the office

Victory news read by announcer Tuyet Mai. Video: VOV.

One of the highlights of the program is the reportage recreating two victory news broadcasts on April 30 and May 1, 1975. The news broadcast on April 30, 1975 from the Voice of Vietnam in Hanoi, read by announcer Tuyet Mai, was the first confirmation sent from the heart of the Capital to the entire nation: “The Ho Chi Minh Campaign has been completely victorious. Saigon City has been completely liberated. The flag of the Provisional Revolutionary Government of the Republic of South Vietnam has flown over the roof of the Presidential Palace of the puppet government…”.

On the evening of May 1, 1975, Saigon Liberation Radio and Television Station broadcast its second news bulletin, from the very place that had just been liberated. It was the first broadcast of the newly taken over television station but carried the mission of opening a new era: “This is Saigon Liberation Radio and Television Station, broadcasting from Saigon, greetings to our beloved compatriots… At 11:30 on April 30, 1975, our heroic and glorious city was liberated…”.

Two news bulletins - one from Hanoi, one from Saigon - were like two heartbeats in unison on the day of reunification. In the program The Triumphal Song , two news bulletins are not only replayed as documents but are placed in the right position as the soul, the original sound for the entire symphony of art.

Meritorious Artist Ha Phuong - former Head of Broadcasting Department (VOV) shares memories about the last days of the resistance war.

The audience also got to see precious images of the joyful atmosphere of Hanoi streets on April 30, 1975 and images of Saigon in the early days of liberation. The report also featured images of generals and leaders from both regions meeting in the city named after Uncle Ho in the days when the country was just unified.

In the exchange with journalists, Meritorious Artist Ha Phuong - former Head of the Broadcasting Department (VOV) - caused emotion. Meritorious Artist Ha Phuong is one of the broadcasters who worked and witnessed the special working atmosphere at the Public Address Room of the Voice of Vietnam on Ba Trieu Street (Hanoi) on April 30, 1975. At the age of 85, Meritorious Artist Ha Phuong still remembers clearly the memories of the day of total victory.

“In the final days of the resistance war, the announcers of Voice of Vietnam worked 24/7, without leave or compensatory time off, eating and sleeping in their office of only about 15 square meters at 39 Ba Trieu. We were on duty day and night to update and broadcast war news, especially breaking news - no jingle, no introduction, just read it straight to the air as soon as there was new information," he said.

Aware of the historical importance of this moment, the station's leadership requested the selection of the best voices, typically announcers Nguyen Tho and Tuyet Mai. They were honored to read the victory news on April 30, 1975, with commentary by Meritorious Artist Tran Phuong.

Elderly audience choked up

Programme Song of Triumph There are many special art performances. The appearance of more than 100 children in the singing and dancing performance. As if Uncle Ho was there on the day of great victory create beautiful moments

Singer Dong Hung heroically performed the song Going to Saigon , Nguyen Tran Trung Quan impressed with a medley I love you, Mom - Liberating the South with modern electronic mix.

The Triumphal Song program has many special art performances.

Meritorious Artist Tan Nhan surprises with mashup Forward, fellow soldiers - Hanoi, Hue, Saigon and Song dedicated to Uncle Ho . The female artist confided: "I did not live in wartime, but when I sing, I feel proud and grateful to the generation of fathers and grandfathers who sacrificed for the independence of the Fatherland."

The program ended with a song. Vietnam, let's move on, left an impression and moved many audiences attending the Hanoi Opera House.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Mai Huong (63 years old, Ba Dinh district) shared: "I used to listen to the news of the April 30 victory on the radio when I was a 9th grade student. Tonight, hearing the voice of announcer Tuyet Mai again, I felt like I was reliving a historical moment that I will never forget in my life."

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