With elaborate investment, the program presented a grand and monumental stage, divided into two blocks representing the North and South, with the iconic Hien Luong bridge crossing the Ben Hai river (Quang Tri province) in the center.
The program utilized a modern soundscape system, combined with laser light effects to showcase impressive scenes such as: Soldiers marching through Truong Son forest, tanks rapidly advancing into the Independence Palace, and boats crossing the Ben Hai river…
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The stage is meticulously designed to recreate the Ben Hai river and Hien Luong bridge (Quang Tri province). |
Adding to the program’s impact were two T-54 tanks used by the Vietnamese military during the resistance war against the U.S. imperialists, and military trucks which appeared on stage, providing the audience, especially young people, with a visceral sense of the harsh reality of war and the sacrifices made by former generations for the peace of the country.
Meanwhile, audience experienced the heroic atmosphere through musical performances and stage sketches, such as “Loi ca dang Bac” (Songs dedicated to Uncle Ho), “Nhung anh sao dem” (Stars in the night), “Hay yen long me oi” (Rest assured, Mom), “Rung xanh vang tieng Ta Lu” (The green forest echoes Ta Lu’s sound), “Gap nhau tren dinh Truong Son” (Meeting at the peak of Truong Son mountain)…, performed by hundreds of singers, artists, and dancers from both inside and outside the military. These artistic performances evoked a period of national struggle and conveyed a profound message of gratitude to those who sacrificed their lives for the country’s independence and freedom.
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Art performances at the event |
An emotional highlight of the program was the journey of “The North-South Promise” undertaken by 120 war veterans who had returned to battlefields of their past. Starting from Hanoi, the group, supported by the national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines, traveled to the Central Highlands, then continued their journey to Binh Phuoc, Tay Ninh, and Ho Chi Minh City, where the footsteps of soldiers were deeply imprinted, filled with memories of the resistance war. The stories from the war veterans’ journey were shown on the stage screens, stirring emotions in the audience.
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T-54 tanks and military trucks appear on stage. |
The program concluded with a spectacular 15-minute long fireworks display, synchronized with the uplifting melody of the song “Nhu co Bac Ho trong ngay vui dai thang” (As if Uncle Ho was with us on the great victory day).
This event was a celebration sent from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City on the occasion of 50th anniversary of the South Liberation and National Reunification Day.
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15-minute long fireworks display |
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The event attracts a large number of audience. |
“The North-South Promise” was considered an epic reminder of the country’s commitment to solidarity, a proud reflection of a heroic past, and a call to all Vietnamese people to remain determined in safeguarding the unity and further building and developing the country.
Translated by Minh Anh