Party, Government leaders attend art programme honouring Vietnam People’s Army

Party General Secretary To Lam and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended an art programme at Hanoi’s Ho Guom Opera on December 17 evening to honour generations of soldiers of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).

A performance at the art programme (Photo: VNA)
A performance at the art programme (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – Party General Secretary To Lam and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended an art programme at Hanoi’s Ho Guom Opera on December 17 evening to honour generations of soldiers of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).

The event aims to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the VPA (December 22, 1944-2024), and the 35th anniversary of the All-People Defence Day (December 22, 1989-2024).

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Party General Secretary To Lam (third from left) and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attend the art programme (Photo: VNA)

The audience and music lovers had the opportunity to listen to the heroic and lively melodies of songs, featuring themes about the life as well as struggles to safeguard the Fatherland of VPA soldiers. These songs also praise the love and pride for the nation, celebrate the glorious Communist Party of Vietnam, and honour the great President Ho Chi Minh.

According to the organisers, the VPA’s 80th founding anniversary is a special occasion for all to proudly reflect on the glorious journey of the military and people, through the long-lasting resistance wars to protect the Fatherland and safeguard the territorial integrity of the nation./.

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