This week’s episode of “Stories Behind the Songs”, airing at 11:15 PM on May 13, 2025, on VTV1, invites the audience to delve into the heartfelt song “When You Visit Home”. The program revisits the sacred moment of President Ho Chi Minh’s return to his hometown in Nghe An in 1957 after many years away. To provide historical context on the origins of the song, the show welcomes to the studio Nguyen Quang Hong, a senior lecturer at the Faculty of History, School of Education, Vinh University.
In a touching effort, singer Thanh Le and the program crew traveled to President Ho Chi Minh’s homeland to film an emotional music video. There, they met people who witnessed events in 1957 and listened to local villagers recount stories about the warm affection and respect they had for Uncle Ho.
Singer Thanh Le performing “When You Came to Visit Home” in the episode
Through a thoughtful blend of music, imagery, and storytelling, “The Story Behind the Song” transcends the typical music show and serve as a bridge between the past and the present, rekindling pride and gratitude with each familiar note.
The show takes a quiet yet meaningful approach: reviving a love for traditional music and honoring national memory through timeless artistic works. Each episode is an emotional journey, placing each song in its historical and cultural context and revealing the powerful stories behind them.
The Story Behind the Song goes beyond the stage and delves into real life through documentary footage, on-site visits by the artists, and interviews with living witnesses. As a result, viewers not only “hear” the song, but also “understand” the conditions under which it was written, who it was about, and why it still matters today.
Do not miss The Story Behind the Song – When You Came to Visit Home at 11:15 PM on VTV1.
