Hanoi (VNA) – In a sweeping tribute to one of Vietnam’s most pivotal moments in history, nearly 1,500 artists and performers from 12 prestigious art units under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism are set to take centre stage in an extraordinary series of performances commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 – 2025).
Throughout April and May, this grand cultural programme will bring stirring artistic experiences to audiences nationwide, igniting a spirit of pride, solidarity, and remembrance.
Leading the celebrations, the Vietnam National Drama Theatre will present “Thang Nam cung Nguoi” (May with the Leader), featuring two plays which will be performed at the theatre from April 17-27.
On April 21, the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra will deliver a landmark concert at the Hanoi Opera House. Melding historical reverence with modern cultural dialogue, the concert will feature a captivating performance by internationally renowned pianist Nguyen Viet Trung.
Adding to the musical offerings, the Vietnam National Music, Song and Dance Theatre will stage “Bai ca chien thang” (Song of Victory) on April 25 at the Au Co Arts Centre. The folk-symphonic concert aims to evoke the unyielding spirit of the Vietnamese people and their enduring desire for unity.
Circus lovers can look forward to a dynamic show from the Vietnam Circus Federation entitled “Non song ngay thong nhat” (The Homeland on Reunification Day), running from April 25 to May 4. The production combines thrilling circus acts with dramatic re-enactments of the 1975 Great Spring Victory, featuring heroic soldiers and border guards.
The Viet Bac Folk Music and Dance Theatre will stage two performances: the “Viet Nam ca khuc khai hoan” (Vietnam Echoes the Triumph Song) in Hue City on April 30, and the touring musical travelling through Thai Nguyen, Lang Son, and Cao Bang during April and May.
Meanwhile, the Vietnam Cai Luong Theatre will journey to the highlands with “Hanh trinh bien gioi 2025” (Border Journey 2025), a unique programme blending reformed theatre, live music, and heartfelt interaction with local communities and border soldiers in Si Ma Cai, Lao Cai, from April 18 to 20.
The Vietnam Contemporary Art Theatre will cap off the month with a concert on Truong Son memories on April 27 at the Hanoi Opera House, featuring performances by veteran artists paying tribute to the legendary mountain trail.
Joining the nationwide celebration, other key institutions, including the Vietnam National Opera and Ballet (VNOB), Youth Theatre, Vietnam Cheo Theatre, Vietnam Puppetry Theatre, and Vietnam Tuong Theatre, will also present special performances across all three regions of the country./.
