Thai Nguyen: Over 30,000 spectators unite in 'Noi Vong Tay Lon' Concert
WVR - On the evening of November 1, the special political art program “Proud to be Vietnamese 2026 – Noi Vong Tay Lon” (Joining Hands in a Great Circle of Unity) took place at Thai Nguyen Stadium, attracting over 30,000 spectators.
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| The special political art program “Proud to be Vietnamese 2026 – Noi Vong Tay Lon” took place in Thai Nguyen. (Source: VGP) |
The event was attended by leaders from the Party, Government, central committees, ministries, and sectors, Military Region 1, and leaders of Thai Nguyen province. The program was directed by the Central Propaganda Department; organized by the Provincial Party Committee, People's Council, People's Committee, and the Vietnamese Fatherland Front Committee of Thai Nguyen province, in coordination with related units.
Attendees included Trinh Van Quyet, Politburo Member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Head of the Party Central Committee's Commission for Publicity; Pham Thi Thanh Tra, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Prime Minister; Lieutenant General La Cong Phuong, Member of the Party Central Committee, Political Commissar of Military Region 1, along with leaders from central committees, ministries, sectors, Military Region 1, and leaders of provinces and cities.
From Thai Nguyen province, attendees included Trinh Xuan Truong, Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee; Nguyen Dang Binh, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Head of the National Assembly Deputy Delegation of the province; Nguyen The Manh, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; Bui Van Luong, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Council.
According to Bao Dai Bieu Nhan Dan, more than 30,000 spectators at the stadium and a large number of people watching via LED screens participated in the program. The concert concluded with a high-altitude fireworks display.
This national-scale political art program was organized for the first time in Thai Nguyen, “Noi Vong Tay Lon” is part of the “Proud to be Vietnamese” series, aimed at the National Great Unity Day on November 18, Vietnam Culture Day on November 24, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the National Resistance Day and the 195th anniversary of the establishment of Thai Nguyen province.
The program also coincides with the International Tea Festival – Thai Nguyen 2026, connecting cultural and artistic activities with historical milestones and local events. According to the organizational plan announced by Thai Nguyen province before the event, the program consisted of two parts: a special political art program lasting about 90 minutes and a grand music festival for the public lasting about 60 minutes.
The political art segment was broadcast live on VTV1, relayed on the television channel of newspaper, televison channel of Thai Nguyen province (Bao va Phat thanh, Truyen hinh Thai Nguyen) and digital platforms. Outdoor relay points were organized to allow people to watch the program outside the stadium area.
Three artistic acts connecting history and present
The program was structured into three acts, titled “Sharing One Origin – Sharing One Legacy”, “Sharing One Nation – Sharing One Belief”, and “Sharing One Aspiration – Sharing One Future”.
The first act focused on the nation's tradition of unity, the journey of struggle for independence and freedom, and laying the foundation for the future. The second act depicted the process of revival and nation-building after reunification. The final act aimed at the younger generation, aspiring for development and the country's future.
According to VietnamPlus, the program used the language of performing arts to connect historical memories with aspirations for development, evoking national pride and the spirit of great unity.
The performances combined music, dance, and modern stage technology. The participation of artists from various generations contributed to creating a diverse performance space, appealing to a wide audience.
The program featured artists Dang Duong, Tung Duong, Noo Phuoc Thinh, Hoa Minzy, Vo Ha Tram, Lam Bao Ngoc, Pham Anh Khoa, along with other bands and artists.
“Noi Vong Tay Lon” opens the show
The song “Noi Vong Tay Lon” by the late musician Trinh Cong Son was chosen to open the program. According to Tuoi Tre Online, the performance was delivered by Hong Phi, a member of the band Ngu Cung, and singer Pham Anh Khoa.
Representing the family of the late musician Trinh Cong Son, singer Trinh Vinh Trinh shared with Tuoi Tre that the family is happy and proud that the song was chosen as the theme song to open the program.
Songs about the homeland and the country continued to be performed during the night. The program concluded with performances of “Khat Vong Tuoi Tre”, “Viet Nam Tuoi Dep”, “Toi Yeu Viet Nam”, “Viet Nam Trong Toi La”, and “Am Vang To Quoc”, along with a high-altitude fireworks display.
Arranging relay points for the public
Before the event, Thai Nguyen province announced the organization of outdoor relay points at Van Xuan Square, Van Xuan Ward, and Song Cau Pedestrian Street Square, Bac Kan Ward.
According to information from the Organizing Committee published on Bao Dien Tu Dang Cong San Viet Nam, tickets to the program were distributed free of charge, with security stamps and controlled to ensure the right audience, safety, and to prevent ticket exploitation for profit.
Preparations also included traffic diversion plans, parking arrangements, entry and exit routes, ensuring security, order, fire prevention, rescue, and medical services.
On October 26, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen The Manh and Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Duong Van Luong inspected the preparations at the stadium. Provincial leaders requested units to review items, complete organizational plans, and ensure safety for delegates and spectators.
With the participation of over 30,000 spectators, “Proud to be Vietnamese 2026 – Noi Vong Tay Lon” is one of the large-scale artistic activities in Thai Nguyen during the commemoration of national, historical, and cultural events of the country and the locality.
