Certificate of Merit awarded to author and singer promoting the song "Continue the story of peace"

The song has contributed to spreading patriotism among the public, especially young people, on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of Southern Liberation and National Reunification Day (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025).

The song "Continuing the story of peace " was composed by musician Nguyen Van Chung at the end of 2023, when he and singer Duyen Quynh made a product to celebrate the 79th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam People's Army (December 22, 1944 - December 22, 2023).

Recently, this work is not only a tribute to the previous generation but also a bridge connecting the patriotic spirit among young people. The song has had strong and widespread coverage and spread. To date, this song has reached more than 3.2 billion listens on all platforms.

Head of the Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong spoke at the program. (Photo: HT)

At the program, musician Nguyen Van Chung emotionally recounted the journey of composing the song “Continuing the story of peace”. The musician said that it was the trips to the source in Can Gio, Cu Chi, the visits to martyrs’ cemeteries and reading the names of young heroes, many of whom were unknown graves, that evoked a strong source of emotion in him.

He truly admires the endurance and resilience of those who fell for peace and independence for the nation. “And so, the song was born from gratitude, from the overflowing inspiration for the country, for the city,” musician Nguyen Van Chung shared.

Musician Nguyen Van Chung shares about the process of composing the song "Continuing the story of peace". (Photo: HT)

Musician Nguyen Van Chung added that the journey to bring the song to the public was not easy. “After completing the song, I had difficulty finding a singer who could fully express the spirit of the song. Not everyone was willing to sing in the barracks at midnight, or perform in traditional programs without flashy stage lights. However, when I met singer Duyen Quynh, everything changed,” said musician Nguyen Van Chung.

Not afraid of hardship, singer Duyen Quynh brought the song everywhere from youth cultural houses to remote areas, from regular stages to field performances on oil rigs...

The spread of “Continue the story of peace” is not only in the lyrics but also in the way the song penetrates into community life, especially among the youth. Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Hoi, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture and Sports of Ho Chi Minh City, said that this is a vivid demonstration of the power of music . Traditional revolutionary songs, if performed by the right people at the right time, can still have a strong spread. And the song “Continue the story of peace” is such an example.

Singer Duyen Quynh speaks at the program. (Photo: HT)

Recognizing the contributions of the two artists, comrade Nguyen Manh Cuong, Head of the Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, said that the city not only commends the creative achievements but also highly appreciates the role of spreading patriotism through the artistic activities of artists and singers in recent times.

“It is not easy for a work to touch the hearts of young people, but this song has done so thanks to both the writer and the performer. The reason is that they put all their heart and soul into the song, from which the love for the homeland and revolutionary traditions is aroused, especially in today's youth,” said comrade Nguyen Manh Cuong.

According to the Head of the Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department of the City Party Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong, the song "Continuing the Peace Story" is not only the name of a song but has become a living message, an invitation for everyone, especially the young generation, to join hands to build a brighter future. In the future, we need to continue to spread the song and artists also need to continue to promote it more to have many good and meaningful compositions for the public.

Source: https://nhandan.vn/tang-giay-khen-cho-tac-gia-va-ca-si-quang-ba-ca-khuc-viet-tiep-cau-chuyen-hoa-binh-post878605.html