In the video dai ba phut, Major Quoc Hung and Captain Do Thi Nga utilized chau van and xam singing styles, integrating humorous propaganda content. Many lyrics in the song warn about the consequences of gambling: "Feeling weary today, thinking of a number to change your life? From 99 to 00, any number will do, but play and you'll end up at the police station," and "Oh, gambling is the father of poverty. If you're constantly gaming on your phone, your life will remain miserable."

After being posted on the Ministry of Public Security's Facebook page on 1/6, the video garnered over 11 million views and hundreds of thousands of likes and shares. Many viewers praised the product as creative.

From left: Drummer Trong Khanh, Major Quoc Hung, nguyet lute artist Dinh Lam. Photo: Xin Chao Viet Nam

Meritorious Artist Dao Tuan Hai of the Vietnam National Traditional Stage Theater advised, rehearsed, and arranged the musical score. He stated that the biggest challenge was the police officers' lack of performance experience and their first encounter with ancient melodies. Trong hai ngay, he guided them using an oral method, having them listen, remember, and sing along, without relying on sheet music or notation.

"Ultimately, the officers performed excellently, not only singing well but also acting charmingly," Meritorious Artist Dao Tuan Hai remarked. The lyrics were written by the Xin Chao Viet Nam team, a project group focused on Vietnamese culture, tourism, and cuisine.

The xam performance is part of a legal awareness campaign implemented by Duong Noi Ward Police, in response to the Ministry of Public Security's "Peaceful Homeland" video creation contest. Previously, the Ministry of Public Security experimented with the release of "Bac Bling", a version focused on combating cybercrime, conveying messages about personal information security and avoiding online money scams.

Ha Thu