It was arranged in two parts, namely ‘Aspiration for Peace’ and ‘My Country has never been so beautiful’, featuring songs and dances by popular singers and artists, including Vu Thang Loi, Phuong Thao, Dong Hung, and Ngoc Ha.

A performance at the programme.

The performances recounted the historic autumn in August 1945, which marked a brilliant milestone in Vietnam's history of national construction and defence, while praising the Vietnamese people’s strong will and aspiration to bring the country to move forward.

The audience also had a chance to watch documentaries recalling the happenings of the August Revolution, the national struggles of the Vietnamese people and the army, for national independence and freedom, and particularly the moment at the historic Ba Dinh square on September 2, 1945, when President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence giving birth to the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

The event, hosted by Dai bieu Nhan dan (People's Representatives) newspaper in coordination with relevant units, was broadcast live on Vietnam Television’s Channel 2.

Film screenings to celebrate August Revolution, National Day

Film screenings will be held on a national scale marking the 77th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2), according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Art exchange recounts glorious revolutionary struggle for national reunification

An art exchange entitled ‘We proudly move forward – Vietnam’ was staged at the Au Co Arts Centre in Hanoi on July 25 to mark the 75th War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27).

State leader appreciates dedication by revolution contributors

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc had a meeting with 100 representatives of the Vietnam Former Youth Volunteers’ Association in Hanoi on July 26 on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27) and the 72nd anniversary of the youth volunteer force’s traditional day (July 15).

Exhibition honours revolutionary contributors

An exhibition will be held at the Vietnam Exhibition Centre for Culture and Arts in Hanoi, from July 24-27, to honour and pay respect to fallen and wounded soldiers and revolutionary contributors.

Milestones of Vietnam’s revolutionary press

Ninety-six years ago on June 21, 1925, the first issue of Thanh nien (Young people) newspaper representing the voice of Vietnamese Revolutionary Youth League founded by President Ho Chi Minh was published, marking the birth of Vietnam’s revolutionary press as the country remained under the yoke of French colonial rule.

Source: NDO