Vietnamese Singer Uses Music to Promote National Pride and Culture

Vietnamese singer Noo Phước Thịnh emphasizes music's power as an effective medium for disseminating Vietnam's beauty and national characteristics. Reflecting on his participation in the recent "Tổ quốc trong tim" (The Fatherland in the Heart) concert, he shared his profound emotion witnessing over 40,000 attendees singing together in the rain, fostering a sense of unity through music. Thịnh performed "Thịnh vượng Việt Nam sáng ngời" (Shining Vietnamese Prosperity) and "Nhà tôi có treo một lá cờ" (My House Hangs a Flag), compositions by young artists Bùi Trường Linh and DTAP. These songs, while adopting contemporary musical styles, evoke national pride by commemorating the sacrifices and achievements of past generations. Thịnh believes such music resonates with today's youth, serving as a bridge to convey historical narratives and national values to the next generation. He highlighted that patriotic songs and traditional music are a rich source of creativity for contemporary Vietnamese artists and play a crucial role in promoting the country's image globally. Alongside the development of the modern music industry, he stressed the necessity of nurturing works that reflect national identity, expressing hope that Vietnamese music can leverage its potential to shine on the international stage. Thịnh aspires to create a signature song in his career that embodies Vietnam's virtues and national character. He sees this as both a personal artistic achievement and a means to broadly share Vietnam's values. Source: Nhan Dan