Hanoi (VNA) – National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man attended an award ceremony for a nationwide songwriting campaign dedicated to the NA and People’s Councils in Hanoi on June 26, part of the activities in the lead-up to the 80th anniversary of the country’s first general election (January 6, 1946).
The songwriting campaign attracted 672 entries from nearly 400 composers nationwide, showcasing widespread public engagement and artistic enthusiasm.
According to Senior Lieutenant General Tran Quang Phuong, NA Vice Chairman and head of the organising committee, the campaign sought works that capture the sacred mission of Vietnam’s people-elected agencies which have led the nation through resistance wars, development periods, and now towards a prosperous era.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man presents the trophy to an author. (Photo: VNA)
He acknowledged that composing songs about the people-elected agencies is a formidable challenge requiring not just creativity but a deep understanding of Vietnam’s democratic institutions. However, the rich history of the NA over the past eight decades, marked by resilience, reform, and public trust, has inspired composers to produce stirring and meaningful musical tributes.
A panel of renowned and respected composers selected 33 standout works for recognition after two rounds of judging.
At the♊ event, Man and Phuong presented trophies and certificates to five winners of the B prize. Meanwhile, the C prizes and consolidation prizes were presented to nine and 19 outstanding authors and groups of authors, respectively./.
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