In celebration of the 81st anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam People’s Army and the 36th anniversary of the All-People’s National Defense Day, the Army's General Political Directorate's Department of Propaganda and Education , in coordination with Vietnam Television (VTV), produced a special artistic program titled “Command from the Heart”. The program was attended by General Phan Van Giang, Politburo Member, Deputy Secretary of the Central Military Commission, Minister of National Defense; Trinh Van Quyet, Party Central Committee Secretary, Head of the Central Commission for Information and Mass Mobilization; Senior Lieutenant Generals Nguyen Truong Thang, Party Central Committee Member, Central Military Commission Member, Deputy Minister of National Defense; Le Duc Thai, Party Central Committee Member, Central Military Commission Member, Deputy Minister of National Defense; Huynh Chien Thang, Party Central Committee Member, Central Military Commission Member, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army; along with leaders of the Party and State, leaders of the Ministry of National Defense, leaders of Vietnam Television, and a large number of officers, soldiers, and audience members.
Delegates attending the artistic program Command from the Heart
Eighty-one years, a glorious journey for the heroic Vietnam People’s Army. Words issue commands, and there are also silent commands that resonate from the heartbeat of the soldier. These commands are ones of loyalty, sacrifice, and a strength passed down through generations. That journey was vividly portrayed in Command from the Heart through three thematic chapters: “Spirit Forged in Red Fire”, “Mission in Times of Peace”, and “An Oath to Build a Prosperous Nation”.
Throughout its more than eight decades of formation, construction, combat, and growth, the Vietnam People’s Army has continued to uphold its proud traditions, becoming a firm pillar of support for the Party, the State, and the people. Beyond safeguarding national sovereignty, the army stands side by side with the people in economic, cultural, and social development, supporting poverty reduction and the elimination of temporary and dilapidated housing. Notably, military officers and soldiers are at the forefront of disaster prevention, epidemic response, and search and rescue operations, ready to deploy in the most critical and hazardous areas.
Below are some memorable highlights from the commemorative program marking the 81st anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam People’s Army - Command from the Heart:
The Military Ceremonial Unit is appearing on stage.
“Proud to Be a Soldier” performed by singer Thu Thuy.
Hong Ngoc and Hoang Hiep deliver the stirring melodies of “Forever the March of the Army”.
Dong Hung and a choir performing “Rising and Excelling”, featuring soldiers from Special Forces Brigade 113 - Special Forces Arm.
The emotional reunion between residents from Tam Nong, Phu Tho, with the army soldiers.
Residents presenting agricultural products to leaders of the Ministry of National Defense.
The mashup “Kind Vietnam - Kindness Soars Far” performed by Ali Thuc Phuong, Ho Trung Dung, and Rapper Dr. Peem spreads a positive message of national unity.
The dramatic tableau “Command from the Heart” is moves audiences.
Artists Viet Danh and a male vocal ensemble perform “Command from the Heart”, the program’s theme song.
Huong Ly performs “Wherever Your Vehicle Goes, I Will Follow”.
The touching moment of Second Lieutenant Nguyen Quang Phuong and his girlfriend, Thu Trang, after being apart for days.
Thu Trang has been the steadfast support behind Nguyen Quang Phuong for many years.
Artists Phuong Thanh and Hoang Bach perform “Strong Feet, Soft Stones”.
Meritorious Artist Vu Thang Loi and the Military Ceremonial Unit perform “Sea, Land, and Sky”.
The closing mashup “Marching Under the Military Flag - Continuing the Story of Peace”.
General Phan Van Giang, Politburo Member, Deputy Secretary of the Central Military Commission and Minister of National Defense, together with Trinh Van Quyet, Party Central Committee Secretary and Head of the Central Commission for Information and Mass Mobilization, present flowers to the participating artists.
