The program, titled "80 Years of Independence - Freedom - Happiness", took place on the evening of 1/9. In the first chapter, "The Path to Independence - Unification", artists commemorated the losses and sacrifices made leading up to the August Revolution of 1945.

Artist Dang Duong (center) sings "August Nineteenth" (composed by Xuan Oanh). The song concludes with a reminder: "August Nineteenth, do not forget the day of the uprising/ Happiness shines brightly on Vietnam", expressing optimism and faith in the nation's future.

The pride of reunification and a unified nation was conveyed through songs like "Liberation of South Vietnam" (composed by Huynh Minh Sieng) and "The Country's Complete Joy" (composed by Hoang Ha).

The performances were grandly staged, with hundreds of dancers participating alongside the choir and orchestra.

Singer Nguyen Hung (left) received enthusiastic applause from the audience while performing "What Could Be More Beautiful" - a song inspired by the film about the Quang Tri Citadel battle - "Red Rain". When he sang "After so many years, we finally have peace", the audience sang along.

The audience cheered as the cast of the film "Red Rain" appeared on stage.

Nguyen Hung sings "What Could Be More Beautiful". Video: Organizing Committee

Singer My Tam sang about the desire to contribute to the homeland with the song "Youth Aspiration" (composed by Vu Hoang).

My Tam sings "Youth Aspiration". Video: Organizing Committee

Rapper Double2T performed a rap about Vietnamese youth: "Wherever youth are needed, they are there; wherever there are difficulties, youth are there. Resolute, regardless of praise or criticism, diligent and hardworking, never lazy. East, West, South, or North, rise up, youth, follow Uncle Ho's words".

Soobin sang "Glory Awaits Us", speaking to the desire to conquer new heights.

Diem Hang Lamoon and singer Hoang Bach sang "Welcome to Vietnam", an invitation to experience the people and the country.

Soldiers appeared in the final segment of the program. As the "Tien Quan Ca" (composed by Van Cao) played, singer Trong Tan sang with the symphony orchestra. The audience sang along.

Singer Trong Tan sings "Tien Quan Ca". Video: Organizing Committee

A section of the concert audience. The concert drew approximately 20,000 attendees. Earlier, on the morning of 29/8, the organizers distributed free tickets to the public at the Hanoi Opera House.

The program concluded with a 10-minute firework display.

The art performance was directed by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, and organized by the Vietnam National Opera and Ballet in collaboration with other units. General Secretary To Lam, President Luong Cuong, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, and many other high-ranking officials attended the program.

Ha Thu