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On the evening of June 5, the art program Ho Chi Minh – The Guiding Light took place at the City Theater (Ho Chi Minh City), commemorating the 136th anniversary of his birth and the 115th anniversary of his departure to seek a path to save the country.

The program was directed in content by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports, and produced by the Ho Chi Minh City Arts Center, with the participation of many artists such as: Lam Tuyen, Van Khanh, Pham Khanh Ngoc, Hai Phuong, Ngoc Dang, Vo Ha Tram, Thanh Ngoc, Pham Trang, Dao Mac, Duyen Huyen, Tung Lam…

Attendees included Mr. Nguyen Phuoc Loc – Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee, Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City; Mr. Nguyen Manh Cuong – Alternate Member of the Party Central Committee, Member of the Standing Committee of the City Party Committee, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee; Major General Tran Duc Thang – Deputy Director of the Political Department of Military Region 7…

Through music and stage performances, the program depicted the journey of a patriotic young man leaving to find a way to save the country from Nha Rong Wharf in 1911.

With unwavering will and a burning desire for independence and freedom, he became a guiding light for the Vietnamese revolution, ushering in an era of independence, peace, and happiness for the nation.

Rực rỡ đêm nghệ thuật kỷ niệm 115 năm Ngày Bác Hồ ra đi tìm đường cứu nước - Ảnh 3.
Quốc Đại, Thi Phượng perform the song Từ Làng Sen
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Singer Võ Hạ Trâm performs Việt Nam kiêu hãnh

The art program Ho Chi Minh – The Guiding Light consisted of three chapters: Following the Old Footprints, Uncle Ho’s Words in Our Hearts, and Uncle Ho’s Love Illuminates Our Lives.

In Chapter 1, Following the Old Footprints, the director brought an artistic space imbued with the homeland of Nghe An through the song From Lang Sen, performed by singers Quoc Dai and Thi Phuong. The deep melodies and emotional lyrics recreated the image of President Ho Chi Minh’s hometown, a place that nurtured a great character and a great soul who devoted his entire life

City Theater (Ho Chi Minh City)

The City Theater in Ho Chi Minh City, also known as the Saigon Opera House, is a French colonial architectural gem built in 1897. It served as the home of the Lower House of the South Vietnamese parliament after 1956 and was later restored to its original purpose as a performing arts venue. Today, it hosts a variety of cultural performances, including ballet, opera, and traditional Vietnamese shows.

Nha Rong Wharf

Nha Rong Wharf, located in Ho Chi Minh City, is a historic port where young Ho Chi Minh (then Nguyen Tat Thanh) departed for France in 1911, beginning his journey to seek national independence for Vietnam. Built in 1863 by the French colonial government, the wharf originally served as a major trade and transportation hub. Today, the site houses the Ho Chi Minh Museum, preserving artifacts and stories related to his life and Vietnam’s revolutionary history.

Nghe An

Nghe An is a province in north-central Vietnam, historically significant as the birthplace of President Ho Chi Minh. It is home to Kim Lien, his memorial site, which includes his childhood home and a museum. The region also features diverse landscapes, from the Hoanh Son mountain range to Cua Lo Beach, and has a rich cultural heritage tied to the ancient kingdom of Van Lang.

Lang Sen

Lang Sen is a wetland nature reserve located in Long An Province, Vietnam, recognized for its rich biodiversity and role in preserving the unique ecosystem of the Dong Thap Muoi region. Established in 2004, the area was historically part of the vast flooded forests of the Mekong Delta, which were heavily altered by war and agricultural development. Today, Lang Sen serves as an important conservation site, protecting rare bird species, aquatic plants, and providing a natural habitat for local wildlife.