The music journey “Tu hao Viet Nam” (Be proud of Vietnam) came to a close on the evening of September 2 with a spectacular gala at Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square in Hanoi, leaving a lasting impression on the public.

Featuring performances inspired by wartime art troupes, the “Be proud of Vietnam” journey revives that spirit in a contemporary form.

Serving as the symbolic final stop, the event drew more than 10,000 spectators to the heart of the capital. The gala featured artists across generations, delivering fresh and diverse performances.

Young composer group DTAP, considered the creative driving force of the journey, stood out for seamlessly blending traditional and contemporary elements, creating an inspiring and engaging musical atmosphere.

The climax arrived when all artists and thousands of spectators sang together in the closing song, turning the square into a “sea of red flags with yellow stars.” A fireworks display over Hoan Kiem Lake capped the programme, underscoring the spirit of the National Day and celebrating 80 years of national pride.

Launched in Ho Chi Minh City on August 19, “Be proud of Vietnam” was more than a series of concerts, it was a journey of memory and aspiration, with stops in Da Nang, Hue, Quang Tri, Nghe An, Phu Tho, and other historic localities. Each destination combined music with commemorative and community activities, offering vivid experiences of history and igniting national pride.

The programme was a highlight of the multi-platform communication campaign of the same name, marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day.

Beyond the live journey, the campaign resonated strongly online, with over 185,000 TikTok posts generating 4.6 billion views and nearly 356,000 Facebook posts reaching an estimated 5 billion engagements under the hashtag #TuhaoVietNam.

The theme song “Nha toi co treo mot la co” (A national flag hangs in my home) and the Made in Vietnam album also attracted hundreds of millions of views, becoming the musical symbol of the journey.

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Majestic parade at historic Ba Dinh Square on National Day

The parade comprised military and police formations marching in unison across the historic square, accompanied by large-scale displays of weapons, equipment, aircraft, and naval vessels at sea, set to resounding military music under autumn skies filled with fluttering red flags and yellow stars.

 

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