The program's stage, equipped with large, modern LED screens, was set up next to the Hanoi Flag Tower. In addition to Hanoi, the artistic evening took place in two other locations: Hue and Ho Chi Minh City. Before the show began, many people, in addition to those with tickets, gathered outside, waiting to watch the performances and the fireworks display at the end of the event.

The approximately 100-minute program, inspired by President Ho Chi Minh's poem "Learning to Play Chess", explored past and present opportunities for the nation. Photo: Vu Toan

To enter, the audience had to queue for ticket and personal belongings checks. Photo: Vu Toan

3,000 invitations were distributed at each location to various agencies, organizations, police forces, soldiers, veterans, students, and pupils. Photo: Vu Toan

A group of veterans posed for a photo with children who participated in the artistic performances at the Hanoi location. Photo: Vu Toan

Small flags were distributed to the audience to enhance their engagement with the program. Photo: Vu Toan

Many women chose to wear Ao Dai (traditional Vietnamese dress) to the event. Photo: Vu Toan

The concert featured artists such as Dang Duong, Trong Tan, My Linh, and Ha Anh Tuan. In addition to musical performances, artists presented excerpts from the play "Me and Us" (by playwright Luu Quang Vu) and the poem "Country" (by poet Nguyen Khoa Diem).

Clothing with red and yellow star motifs, popular during the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (2/9), was a common sight at these "national concerts". Photo: Vu Toan

The audience watches the "Golden Opportunity" program on 22/8. Photo: Vu Toan

A "sea" of audience members filled the stands with the colors of the national flag. Photo: Vu Toan

In Hue, the program took place at Ngo Mon, where 80 years ago, King Bao Dai read the abdication edict from Ngu Phung Tower. The event attracted around 5,000 spectators. Photo: Vo Thanh

Many people brought children to the event. Photo: Vo Thanh

In Ho Chi Minh City, the program was held at Nha Rong Wharf, the place from which President Ho Chi Minh departed to seek a way to save the country. Photo: Ly Vo Phu Hung

The Central Commission for Propaganda and Education chaired the program, in coordination with the cities. Thanks to the popularity of recent "national concerts," most notably "Homeland in My Heart" (held on 10/8 at My Dinh Stadium), this event, part of a series of activities commemorating 2/9, garnered significant public interest.

Ha Thu