The political art program “Quang Ninh - Heroic Mining Land” is a symphony of politics, art, and technology, honoring the heroic tradition, present strength, and future aspirations of the people in the Mining Land. At the same time, the program is a profound tribute to generations of mine workers, a proud anthem about the people of Quang Ninh and, above all, the love for the homeland and country that always surges in the heart of every Vietnamese person.
The program conveys meaningful messages about the Mining Land and awakens love for the homeland and country. Photo: Minh Ha
The concert “Quang Ninh - Heroic Mining Land” was themed from “Discipline and Unity” to “Aspiration to Lead”, consisting of 3 seamless emotional chapters. In Chapter 1: From the Depths of the Earth - The Flame of Faith, the audience embarked on a journey back in time to revisit heroic memories, the origin of a resilient, indomitable Quang Ninh full of national pride. From deep inside the pits, the flame of faith was ignited – the light of freedom, of the Party, and of the unyielding people of the Mining Land. This opening chapter recreated the history of the birth of the Quang Ninh mine workers' movement – from the years of hard labor and oppression to the fiery 1936 general strike, which sparked the immortal tradition of “Discipline and Unity”. All of this was concisely recreated through the video clip “Flame from the Deep Pit” and the theatrical sketch “Echoes of the Pit, The Internationale”, followed by a series of songs: “Marching Together as Red Soldiers”, "The Party Is the Worker's Spring”.
The tradition of "Discipline and Unity" of the Quang Ninh mining workers and the working class in Quang Ninh was heroically recreated through the theatrical sketch "Echoes of the Pit", the song "The Internationale", and the song "The Party Is the Worker's Spring". Photo: Minh Ha
Moving to Chapter 2: Discipline - Unity: Source of Strength once again affirmed that the spirit of “Discipline and Unity” is not only a heroic memory but also the wellspring of strength propelling Quang Ninh forward in construction, innovation, and creativity. The song “Heroic Mining Land” resounded through the powerful performance by People's Artist Quang Tho and the Oplus band, recreating that indomitable spirit that always burns in the hearts of miners, enabling them to work and dedicate themselves with the will of soldiers, singing songs of labor amidst bombs and bullets, so that from the ground – coal kept flowing steadily, and the light never faded. And today, on this land vibrant with coal hues and sea sunshine, miners' hands continue to work tirelessly, sowing seeds of hope for future generations to follow – exploring the future.
A series of songs portrayed a bright and dynamic picture of the present: “I Love My Mining Homeland”, “Welcoming the Dawn”, “See Tinh”, “Taste of Home”, “Going Home”…
The program had a grand scale, serving as an emotional tribute to generations of coal industry workers. Photo: Do Phuong
Concluding with Chapter 3: Quang Ninh - Aspiration to Rise in the New Era unfolded the image of the heroic mining land of the past that has become a leading province in today's innovation journey. Quang Ninh has risen strongly, becoming a symbol of breakthroughs, creativity, and sustainable development. On the foundation of the “Discipline and Unity” tradition, the people of Quang Ninh constantly dare to think and dare to do, transforming the land of “black gold” of the past into an economic, tourism, and green energy hub of the whole country. From mines to cities, from coal hills to sea ports, the spirit of innovation and the aspiration to reach far shine brightly everywhere. Quang Ninh today is not only the pride of the Northeast region, but also a symbol of a modern, green, and sustainable Vietnam – a land following the sun, opening up the future with aspirations to rise in the new era.
The audience "burned with passion" during the music night brimming with explosive emotions about the heroic Mining Land.
Thirty thousand audience members present at the event, along with millions of viewers watching the live television broadcast, enjoyed a meaningful and colorful musical "feast". Everyone harmonized and soared together in a proud, vibrant, and emotional chorus to honor the traditions, spirit, and aspirations of the people in the heroic Mining Land today.
Ms. Pham Thi Anh, Cao Xanh ward, shared: As a young person watching this concert, I felt deeply moved and proud of my homeland, Quang Ninh. I feel truly fortunate to have been born and raised in such a tradition-rich land. Every song about the Mining Land performed evoked many beautiful memories and images of coal industry workers. This is definitely the most emotional concert I have ever attended.
The concert “Quang Ninh - Heroic Mining Land” was a fusion of traditional songs of the Mining Land and contemporary music, creating numerous explosive moments and spreading pride in a youthful, integrated Quang Ninh. Many songs were refreshed, creating arrangements that were both novel and familiar, combined with magnificent stage effects to produce an explosion of emotion and surging energy. Perhaps those who were proudest and most touched were the miners and workers themselves, who were honored and paid tribute to not only through artistic performances, but also through the love and gratitude of thousands of cheering spectators.
Mr. Nguyen Thanh Tung, a retired worker from Ha Lam Coal Joint Stock Company, shared: We were very moved watching this program and witnessing the development journey of the coal industry. It is not just history, but also our life and lifetime; it is our family, friends, and loved ones; all closely tied to the coal industry. Perhaps never before have we watched a program about the coal industry on such a grand scale. Thank you to the Organizing Committee for giving us an immensely meaningful and unforgettable gift.
With a tightly structured program and meticulous production, the audience seemed to witness the heroic history of the Mining Land firsthand, clearly feeling the aspiration to rise stemming from the wellspring of tradition, created by simple yet resilient and indomitable people. Just like the way every child of the Mining Land listens to each sound of history, reminding themselves to always remember their roots and continuously contribute to building their homeland into an ever more prosperous and beautiful place.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Thanh Thuy, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said: The concert “Quang Ninh - Heroic Mining Land” is not only a tribute to generations of coal industry workers and to the Quang Ninh Mining Land, but also one of the events in Quang Ninh's Autumn-Winter tourism stimulus series. From now until the end of the year, the province will organize more special cultural and artistic programs, not only bringing attractive spiritual nourishment to the people but also creating momentum to stimulate tourism, step-by-step establishing a destination brand for large-scale, grand events of international caliber.
It can be seen that the success of the two programs “Ha Long Concert 2025” and “Quang Ninh - Heroic Mining Land” were not only grand musical feasts but also recreated emotional journeys, igniting national pride. Music is truly the language of the soul capable of bridging generations; it is an effective way to retell the story of the heroic Mining Land in a modest, authentic, yet profound manner. When patriotic music resounds and the language of art is powerful enough to touch hearts, elaborate rhetoric is unnecessary to unite millions of hearts, stirring strong emotions and the desire to contribute. Art has become the bond connecting generations and conveying the national spirit in the most natural and profound way.
