Many works of art about President Ho Chi Minh touch the hearts of the public.

The second phase of the competition for creating and promoting literary, artistic, and journalistic works on the theme "Studying and following the thoughts, ethics, and style of Ho Chi Minh," covering the period 2021-2025, directed by the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee and organized by the City Party Committee's Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department, received 314 entries across various genres. According to the judging panel, many works demonstrated novelty in their methods of expression, contributing to the development of a healthy and humane cultural life.

Steadfastly following the path chosen by President Ho Chi Minh.

"Steadfastly Following the Path Chosen by President Ho Chi Minh" (Ho Chi Minh City General Publishing House, Award A in the Journalism - Publishing field) is a research work by a group of authors led by Dr. Dinh Quang Thanh.

Over more than 400 pages, the authors emphasize the guiding role and importance of Marxism-Leninism and Ho Chi Minh Thought in leading the Vietnamese revolution. In particular, they highlight key tenets of Ho Chi Minh Thought relevant to the development of the Vietnamese revolution, which hold practical value in the present era.

The work also identifies and refutes erroneous and hostile viewpoints, linking them to methods of struggle and the effectiveness of historical facts that prove the values ​​of Ho Chi Minh's thought and the glorious history of the nation.

Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Standing Deputy Secretary Le Quoc Phong and Head of the Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department of Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Duong Anh Duc presented the A prize in the Journalism - Publishing field (Professional category) to the series of articles "With the people's support, even difficult tasks can be accomplished" by authors Thai Phuong and Thu Huong (Saigon Giai Phong Newspaper) at the awards ceremony on the evening of December 4th. Photo: VIET DUNG

The series "With the People's Will, Even Difficult Tasks Can Be Accomplished" by SGGP Newspaper (authors: Thai Thi Phuong Thuy - Bui Thi Thu Huong, winner of the A prize in the Journalism - Publishing field) conveyed stories and journeys of mobilizing people to agree to donate land and hand over premises for the expansion of roads and alleys by officials working in public relations. Thanks to this consensus, many small, flood-prone, and narrow alleys have been widened and upgraded, improving infrastructure, transportation, and the living environment; and the lives of the community have been enhanced.

More importantly, the series vividly portrayed the power of "the people's will" - a tremendous resource, possessing both material and spiritual value in terms of solidarity, mutual support, and community responsibility.

Stage: Honoring the Armed Forces

In the field of theater, the play "Comrade" (author: Le Thu Hanh, director: People's Artist Tran Ngoc Giau, music : People's Artist Ho Van Thanh, stage design: People's Artist Doan Bang) was honored with the A prize in the Literature - Arts category. Premiering in 2024, the play immediately won the Gold Medal at the 1st Ho Chi Minh City Theater Festival in 2024.

The play continued to be a huge success, performing for thousands of young people, students, youth union members, veterans, civil servants, and workers in Ho Chi Minh City…

A scene from the play "Comrade," which won the A prize in the Literature and Arts category. Photo: THUY BINH

The play "Comrades" extols the sacred camaraderie of the soldiers of Uncle Ho's army, from the arduous wartime to the peaceful days. The play contains many touching moments, such as the image of veterans returning to their old battlefields to offer incense to the spirits of their young comrades who sacrificed their lives; the love for their homeland and loyalty to the country; and the remorse of an old soldier over the mistakes of his children...

Also focusing on the theme of soldiers, the dance performance "Soldiers in Peacetime" (script: Dang Quang Luat, choreography: Nguyen Thanh Phat, music: Nguyen Tien Thanh) won the A prize in the Literature and Arts category. Performed by the Military Arts Troupe of Military Region 7, the dance recreates the silent battle of young, strong, and courageous firefighters as they face the dangers of raging fires to save lives, extinguish blazes, and contribute to protecting the lives and property of the community.

The phenomenon of continuing the story of peace.

From journeys to the roots, to border regions and islands… organized by the Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee and the Ho Chi Minh City Music Association, musician Nguyen Van Chung was inspired to conceive and compose the song "Continuing the Story of Peace" (which won the A prize in the Literature - Arts field).

With simple yet deeply moving lyrics set to a heroic melody, the song conveys gratitude to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the independence of the Fatherland, and also affirms the spirit of continuation by today's generation in the cause of building and protecting the Fatherland.

After two years, "Continuing the Story of Peace" has become a prominent cultural phenomenon with over 7 billion views and listens across online platforms. Many performances of the song have left a lasting impression on audiences, such as the performance by singers Dong Hung and Vo Ha Tram at the parade commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of Southern Vietnam and the reunification of the country.

At the national concert "Homeland in My Heart," held to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day on September 2nd, singer Tung Duong performed the song in front of 50,000 spectators at My Dinh Stadium (Hanoi), creating an "explosive" wave of emotion for the audience... The song has also been translated into English, Russian, Japanese, etc., with the hope of spreading to friends around the world the profound message about the Vietnamese people's aspiration for peace.

On the evening of December 4th, at the HTV Television Theater (Ho Chi Minh City Radio and Television Station), the Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee held the awards ceremony for the second phase of the competition for creating and promoting literary, artistic, and journalistic works on the theme "Studying and following the thoughts, ethics, and style of Ho Chi Minh," covering the period 2021-2025.

Attendees included: Le Quoc Phong, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee; Pham Phuong Thao, former Deputy Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee and former Chairwoman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Council; Rear Admiral Le Ba Quan, Deputy Commander of the Vietnam Navy; Duong Anh Duc, Head of the Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee; Than Thi Thu, former Head of the Propaganda Department of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee; Phan Nguyen Nhu Khue, former Head of the Propaganda Department of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee; Tran Thi Dieu Thuy, Vice Chairwoman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee…

Speaking at the awards ceremony, Comrade Duong Anh Duc emphasized that this is an opportunity to look back and honor the creative and dedicated achievements of artists, journalists, and the general public in spreading the noble values ​​from the life, career, thoughts, ethics, and style of President Ho Chi Minh through literary, artistic, journalistic, and publishing works. He suggested that in the future, units should pay more attention to promoting works, bringing good and valuable works closer to the public...

There are 115 collectives and individuals whose works won the Award for creating and promoting literary, artistic, and journalistic works on the theme "Studying and following the thoughts, ethics, and style of Ho Chi Minh" in the second phase, 2021-2025.

Specifically, the Professional Arts category had 3 A prizes: the song "Continuing the Story of Peace" (composer Nguyen Van Chung); the dance "Soldiers of Peacetime" (script by Dang Quang Luat, choreography by Nguyen Thanh Phat); and the play "Comrade" (author Le Thu Hanh, director People's Artist Tran Ngoc Giau). The Journalism and Publishing category also had 3 A prizes: the series "When the People's Hearts Are United, Even Difficult Tasks Can Be Accomplished" (Saigon Liberation Newspaper); the documentary film "A Faith That Shines Forever" (TFS Television Film Studio - Ho Chi Minh City Radio and Television Station); and the research book "Steadfast on the Path Chosen by President Ho Chi Minh" (General Publishing House). In addition, the Organizing Committee also awarded 13 B prizes, 19 C prizes, and 12 consolation prizes.

In the category of the amateur category, the A prize was awarded to 4 works: "Unwavering Faith" (painting, by Tran Hong Linh), "Eternal Gratitude to Uncle Ho" (traditional Vietnamese folk song, by Pham Thanh Binh), "The Day the Cactus Blooms" (prose, by Tran Nguyen Ngoc Phuong), and "The People of Tan Binh Learn from and Follow Uncle Ho" (poetry, by various authors). The organizing committee also awarded 7 B prizes, 9 C prizes, and 15 consolation prizes.

The Professional Promotion Award presented 12 collective and 15 individual awards to the Literature and Arts Sector; and 2 collective and 1 individual award to the Journalism and Publishing Sector.

THUY BINH - HO SON - TIEU TAN

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/nhieu-tac-pham-nghe-thuat-ve-bac-cham-toi-trai-tim-cong-chung-post826994.html