Tonight (May 3), live broadcast of special art program "Con Dao - Epic of Vietnam's Will"

Engrave sacred memories from the "hell on earth" Con Dao

Half a century after liberation, Con Dao remains a living symbol of patriotism, sacrifice and faith in the future. Every road and every stone wall here preserves the memory of a time of “hell on earth” - where the blood and bones of many Vietnamese people became an immortal source.

One of the touching images that will appear on the show.

The program "Con Dao - Heroic Song of Vietnam's Will" was held at Hang Duong Cemetery, Con Dao District, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province as a tribute to the previous generation, those who fell and became shining symbols of patriotism, indomitable will and aspiration for freedom.

The program is divided into 3 chapters: Chapter 1: The epic sacred land, Chapter 2: The spirit of prison, Chapter 3: The aspiration for the future shines.

Chapter 1 is a journey back to history starting with images of prisons, tiger cages, solitary confinement cells... - where evidence is not only of pain but also the light of indomitable spirit. Heroine Vo Thi Sau - the shining symbol of Con Dao - is recreated emotionally as a reminder of Vietnam's spirit in the face of enemy guns.

The report recreates the history and indomitable fighting spirit of political prisoners in Con Dao.

The atmosphere of the program continues to be condensed in the story of political prisoners in chapter 2. In the darkness, they kept their faith, turned prison into school, turned comrades into relatives, each bowl of rice became a symbol of solidarity. The audience will feel the spiritual strength that has overcome all physical limitations.

And in the final chapter "Brightening the Future Aspiration", Con Dao today appears with a bright image - a "Green Pearl" in the middle of the East Sea. From a land soaked in blood, this place is rising to become an international-class eco-tourism , historical, cultural and spiritual destination. The aspiration for peace, freedom and development is still the source that flows forever in the Vietnamese soul.

Gratitude from the present to the future

The program not only conveys messages through documentary images, but also through the language of theatrical art and music, elaborately staged, full of epic qualities. The performances blending tradition and modernity will lead the audience's emotions through each level of pride.

The crew is rushing to film the final scenes.

The participation of famous artists such as Duong Hoang Yen, Trung Quan Idol and performances such as "Con Dao - Vietnamese Fire", "Praise for President Ho", "Flying over the East Sea", "Hello freedom"... will contribute to portraying the image of a nation that never gives in.

Journalist Duc Hoa - Deputy Head of the Arts Department, Vietnam Television, representative of the program's production unit shared: "We not only want to revive historical memories, but also want to send a strong message: Con Dao does not close in the past. That place will always be a living symbol of patriotism, indomitable will - an inspiration for today's generation to build a lasting and developing Vietnam."

"Con Dao - Heroic Song of Vietnamese Will" is a national anthem, a reminder of the sacred things that were exchanged with blood and bones, so that today, every Vietnamese person can hold their head high in freedom and pride.

The program will be broadcast live at 8:10 p.m. on May 3, 2025 on VTV1 and VTV8 - Vietnam Television.

vtv.vn

Source: https://baolaocai.vn/toi-nay-35-truyen-hinh-truc-tiep-chuong-trinh-nghe-thuat-dac-biet-con-dao-hung-ca-y-chi-viet-nam-post401223.html