Art space honoring the music of musician Hoang Van

On the evening of July 24, within the framework of a special art program called For Forever After, the UNESCO World Documentary Heritage Awarding Ceremony took place for the family of the late musician Hoang Van.

Concert of works by musician Hoang Van, directed by the Department of Political Work, Ministry of Public Security , Ho Guom Theater, to celebrate the 80th anniversary of National Day (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2025).

The family of the late musician Hoang Van received the UNESCO World Documentary Heritage Certificate. (Source: Organizing Committee)

Attending the program were Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu, Chairman of the Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO; Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Dao Cuong, Vice Chairman of the Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO; Dr. Vu Thi Minh Huong, Vice Chairman of the Memory of the World Committee - UNESCO Asia - Pacific , Member of the National Council for Cultural Heritage; Ms. Le Thi Hong Van, Director of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Cultural Diplomacy (Ministry of Foreign Affairs); Secretary General of the Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO.

In particular, the program had the participation of Dr. Fackson Banda, Head of Documentary Heritage Department, UNESCO Memory of the World Program; Mr. Johannes Joseph Maria Bos, Chairman of the International Advisory Council of the Memory of the World Program.

Speaking here, Ms. Le Y Linh, daughter of the late musician Hoang Van, shared: “I would like to send my sincere thanks to the agencies and individuals who have always accompanied us throughout the process of building the dossier to submit to UNESCO.

This joint effort resulted in the World Documentary Heritage recognition ceremony tonight at the Hoan Kiem Theater for the collection of musician Hoang Van.

Along with pride and emotion, we are aware of our duty to continue to enhance the protection and promotion of the collection's value according to UNESCO criteria.

The enrollment also encouraged me to continue my research on the works of other composers of our father's time, who contributed to the formation of Vietnamese classical music in the second half of the 20th century."

Ms. Le Y Linh, daughter of the late musician Hoang Van, shared at the event. (Source: Organizing Committee)

The art program For Forever After introduces typical works by musician Hoang Van, who has devoted his entire creative career to the country and the people.

The content of the works focuses on the theme of praising the Communist Party of Vietnam; praising the great President Ho Chi Minh, praising exemplary soldiers, including the People's Public Security force.

Those works carry the strong echoes of the homeland and country and are pure yet majestic melodies carrying the memories and ideals of a generation of musicians and soldiers on the cultural front; they are voices from the heart representing a peace-loving nation.

Through his works, musician Hoang Van has contributed with many generations of musicians to foster love for the Fatherland, arouse national pride and the will to build the country.

Conductor Le Phi Phi conducts the music night. (Source: Organizing Committee)

The program consists of 2 chapters:

Chapter I: Reminiscences - are selected works, recalling historical milestones to future aspirations recorded with the sounds of the musician's own life.

One of the emotional highlights of the program was the musical composition of the poem " Night Scenery " by President Ho Chi Minh, with conductor Le Phi Phi restoring the author's original text.

Besides that, there are revolutionary songs that have stood the test of time such as I am a miner, That soldier, and Song of traffic and transport.

The work Quang Binh, my homeland, was renewed with the combination of the moon lute of People's Artist Co Huy Hung and the Symphony Orchestra, a creative blend of tradition and modernity.

Chapter II: For future generations - opens up a bright and vibrant space, expressing the spirit of construction and the beauty of a peaceful country.

From the emotional transition point through the work Lullaby in the Fireworks Night, the program takes viewers to childhood memories through the Suite for children: I love my school, The yellow-ringed bird, The season of royal poinciana flowers blooming along with melodies spanning across the country's homelands such as: Central Highlands love song, Sailor's heart song, Singing about today's rice plants, Song of the People's Teacher ...

The program ended with the mashup For Today, For Tomorrow, For Forever After , as a song of joy, praising peace, love and the eternal aspiration of the Vietnamese people.

Concert space at Hoan Kiem Theater. (Source: Organizing Committee)

Musician Hoang Van (1930 -2015) is one of the great names of Vietnamese music. He left behind more than 700 works of diverse forms, genres and formats: songs, choirs, film music, symphonies, instrumental music, children's music.....

With his extensive musical knowledge, serious artistic work spirit and strong patriotism, the late musician Hoang Van created works that have a lasting vitality in the hearts of the public. In April 2025, his collection of works was recognized by UNESCO as a World Documentary Heritage.

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