Awards ceremony for the Diplomatic sector songwriting contest and competitions celebrating 80 years of establishment
WVR - On the afternoon of November 11, the awards ceremony for the Diplomatic Sector Songwriting Contest along with movement competitions celebrating 80 years of the sector's establishment was held solemnly at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters.
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| Songs about the Diplomatic Sector were performed at the ceremony. (Photo: Hoang Hong) |
Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu presided over the ceremony, delivering speeches and presenting awards to the winning authors.
The ceremony was attended by People's Artist, musician Pham Ngoc Khoi, Vice President of the Vietnam Musicians Association; representatives from various Ministry units, and the winning authors and individuals from the competitions.
Speaking at the ceremony, musician Pham Ngoc Khoi shared that this is the first time Vietnam has organized a music composition contest on the theme of Diplomacy to promote the country's image and cultural values internationally. The contest attracted participation from numerous musicians, artists, diplomatic officials, and music lovers nationwide, reflecting the community's widespread interest and support for the Diplomatic Sector.
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| People's Artist, musician Pham Ngoc Khoi, Vice President of the Vietnam Musicians Association, speaks. (Photo: Hoang Hong) |
Assessing the quality of the entries, musician Pham Ngoc Khoi remarked: "The songs demonstrate a profound understanding of the history and traditions of Vietnamese Diplomacy, while also reflecting the aspiration to promote the country's image globally. Many works are highly regarded for their artistic quality, showcasing the creativity and dedication of the authors."
Speaking at the event, Deputy Minister Nguyen Minh Vuũ emphasized that 2025 is a special year with many significant milestones, including the 80th anniversary of the Diplomatic Sector's establishment – an event that brings many emotions and beautiful memories to the Ministry. It is also an occasion to deeply feel the affection, trust, and attention of the people through activities and movements directed towards the sector.
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| Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu speaks at the ceremony. (Photo: Hoang Hong) |
The Deputy Minister expressed his impression with the results announced by the organizers: The songwriting contest attracted 71 entries from over 60 authors, with more than 80% being professional and amateur musicians nationwide; the specialized foreign affairs knowledge contest had over 2,000 participants; the online running contest attracted over 3,000 participants.
The positive response from officials and citizens both domestically and abroad, including from Vietnamese representative agencies overseas, has brought a fresh vibrancy to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' movement activities, creating widespread resonance and strengthening the connection between the sector and the community.
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| The organizing committee presents awards to collectives and individuals winning the Online Knowledge Contest of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and specialized fields: Vietnamese Diplomacy towards a new era. (Photo: Hoang Hong) |
Notably, the Diplomatic Sector Songwriting Contest, in collaboration with the Vietnam Musicians Association, has provided the Ministry with a collection of high artistic value songs praising the heroic Vietnamese Diplomatic Sector. Each piece is a “spiritual child” imbued with the authors' dedication and noble aspirations.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' leadership expressed their emotion as the contest received many meticulously crafted works with ideological and artistic value, reflecting the tradition, historical role, and contributions of the Sector to the country. These works are considered a great source of encouragement, motivating generations of diplomatic officials to continue striving, training, and dedicating themselves.
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| The organizing committee presents awards to individuals and collectives winning the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Online Running Contest and historical milestones: From 50 to 80 years, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Online Knowledge Contest. (Photo: Hoang Hong) |
Ms. Nguyen Hoang Yen, author of the song Tinh yeu Viet Nam, khat vong Viet Nam – the contest's first prize winner, shared her joy and pride at the recognition: “This is not just a musical composition, but also a tribute to those working in Diplomacy – those who bring Vietnam's image to the world.”
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| The organizing committee presents awards to individuals winning the Diplomatic Sector Songwriting Contest. Ms. Nguyen Hoang Yen, author of the song Tình yêu Việt Nam, khát vọng Việt Nam (8th from right) won the contest's first prize. (Photo: Hoang Hong) |
Ms. Yen stated that through the song, the team aims to honor the role of the Diplomatic Sector in the struggle for national liberation and unification, as well as in the process of building and developing Vietnam into a reliable partner, an active and responsible member of the international community.
The author expressed gratitude to the team members, including musician Doan Nguyên, singers Dong Hung, Hong Ngoc, and musician Duong Trong Thanh, who accompanied her in creating the work.
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| Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu presents an award to Mr. Tran Binh Phuong. (Photo: Hoang Hong) |
Traveling from Quang Nam to Hanoi to receive the award, young author Tran Binh Phuong, who won second prize with the song Ban tinh ca Ngoai giao, shared his desire to present a youthful and fresh image of the Diplomatic Sector from a young person's perspective, contributing to the younger generation's love and pride for the Sector.
“Diplomacy is the art of finesse, a bridge connecting Vietnam more closely with international friends. I hope to use music as a gentle bridge to spread the image of a friendly, culturally rich Vietnam to the world,” Mr. Phương said.
The most touching story was that of little Ve, from Đà Nẵng, who traveled to Hanoi to receive the award on behalf of her late father, Nguyễn Duy Khoái, the composer of the song Vinh quang nganh Ngoai giao Viet Nam, which won third prize in the contest. She shared that during his lifetime, her father frequently participated in composing and performing arts, especially songs praising the homeland and the country.
“When the family received the news that his song had won, he was no longer with us. We are extremely proud and grateful to the organizers for providing the opportunity for him to express his love for the homeland and the country. This is his final mark and also his life's dedication,” she said emotionally.
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| Little Ve, from Đà Nẵng, traveled to Hanoi to receive the award on behalf of her late father, Nguyen Duy Khoai, the composer of the song Vinh quang nganh Ngoai giao Viet Nam, which won third prize in the contest. (Photo: Hoang Hong) |
At the ceremony, the organizers also presented awards for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Online Running Contest and historical milestones: From 50 to 80 years, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Online Knowledge Contest, and specialized fields: Vietnamese Diplomacy towards a new era.
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| The organizing committee presents commemorative medals to the authors participating in the Diplomatic Sector Songwriting Contest. (Photo: Hoang Hong) |
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| Standing Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu takes a photo with the delegates attending the ceremony. (Photo: Hoang Hong) |
