Profound art program "17th Parallel - Desire for Peace"

On the evening of August 16, the Hien Luong - Ben Hai National Special Relic Site, Vinh Linh District, Quang Tri Province witnessed a special political art program called "Parallel 17 - Aspiration for Peace ".

This event aims to review the nation's heroic past, celebrate the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Geneva Agreement, the 52nd anniversary of the Liberation of Quang Tri and express deep gratitude for the great sacrifices of previous generations.

The political art program "17th Parallel - Desire for Peace" took place at the Hien Luong - Ben Hai River National Special Relic Site (Photo: Quang Huy).

Speaking at the program, Senior Lieutenant General Tran Quang Phuong, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly , sent his warm regards, deep affection and deepest gratitude to Vietnamese heroic mothers, revolutionary veterans, heroes of the people's armed forces, wounded and sick soldiers, relatives of martyrs and people with meritorious services to the revolution.

Senior Lieutenant General Tran Quang Phuong, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly, spoke at the program (Photo: Quang Huy).

The Vice President of the National Assembly emphasized that the land at the beginning of the Vinh Linh border is a place that marked the heroic history during the years when the country was divided. This is a fierce battlefield, a proud steel fortress and the front line of the North, a solid rear base of the South.

Vinh Linh people fought steadfastly, protecting the North-South bloodline, keeping the national flag flying on the north bank of Hien Luong bridge at the border for nearly 8,000 days and nights.

Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Quang Phuong also commended the agencies and units for their coordination in creating a meaningful program, paying tribute to the great sacrifices of previous generations, further arousing the flame of patriotism, self-reliance and solidarity.

"The heroic echoes of history will create an endless source of strength for today's and future generations to firmly step on the revolutionary path, carry out the sacred testament of beloved Uncle Ho, build a strong and prosperous Vietnam, and for the people to have a prosperous, warm and happy life," the Vice Chairman of the National Assembly emphasized.

The political art program "17th Parallel - Desire for Peace" includes 5 chapters: "July Days", "As if there was no separation", "Blood and Flowers", "Where the Strength of Vietnam is Seen" and "The Land of Steel Blooms".

Throughout the program are emotional stories, recalling the years of division between the North and the South, the aspirations for peace and national unification of the entire nation, especially the people in the border areas.

Hien Luong Bridge - Ben Hai River (Photo: Quang Huy).

This is also an opportunity to widely propagate the nation's historical, cultural and revolutionary traditions, arouse patriotism, self-reliance and the aspiration to develop a prosperous and happy country.

Within the framework of the event, the organizing committee coordinated with philanthropists to send many meaningful gifts to families with revolutionary contributions and people in difficult circumstances in Vinh Linh district.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/doi-song/sau-lang-chuong-trinh-nghe-thuat-vi-tuyen-17-khat-vong-hoa-binh-20240816230600900.htm