Hanoi grand concert celebrates Vietnam’s history and national pride
Through grand concerts, Hanoi proves to be a promising destination for organizing artistic programs, where people join and show their unconditional love for the nation.
THE HANOI TIMES — Hanoi on August 17 hosted a cultural extravaganza titled “Tu hao la nguoi Viet Nam” (Proud to be Vietnamese) to honor Vietnam’s glorious nation-building and defense history.
An performance inspires patriotism, national pride and solidarity among the Vietnamese people. Photo: Duy Minh/The Hanoi Times
At the My Dinh National Stadium, the event captivated over 30,000 spectators in Hanoi, with millions more across Vietnam and overseas tuning in through television and digital platforms.
The event fostered deep gratitude to President Ho Chi Minh, leaders, compatriots, and soldiers who sacrificed their lives for national independence and reunification.
Marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2), it carried a message of national resilience, pride, and aspiration, reinforcing the national spirit and determination to build a prosperous and powerful Vietnam.
The art show brought the audiences to defining chapters of the national history, from the era of the Hung Kings to heroic victories against foreign invaders, the August Revolution of 1945, President Ho Chi Minh’s reading of the Declaration of Independence on September 2, 1945, and the country’s 80 years of heroic history.
A particularly stirring moment came when over 30,000 spectators faced the national flag and joined voices with singer Tung Duong and a 200-member choir to perform "Tien Quan Ca", the national anthem, creating one of the program's most majestic and memorable highlights.
Delivering a feast of artistic excellence filled with emotions, the show became a bridge to connect millions of Vietnamese hearts while inspiring patriotism, national pride and solidarity among the Vietnamese.
Nguyen Trong Nghia, Head of the Central Commission for Publicity, Education and Mass Mobilization, attends the event alongside high-ranking officials and leaders from Hanoi.
An audience of some 30,000 attended the event.
Singer Tung Duong performs the Tien Quan Ca, the national anthem.
The audience join the singer in singing the national anthem with pride.
A stage performance takes the national flag with the golden start at the center of attention.
A couple expresses their love for the nation against a backdrop of red created by shirts adorned with red-and-yellow stars.
