“A Peaceful Homeland” – an epic resonates in the city named after Uncle Ho

The event was held to celebrate the 78th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh’s Call for Patriotic Emulation, the 50th anniversary of Saigon–Gia Dinh officially bearing the name of President Ho Chi Minh, and the 80th anniversary of the Founding Day of the People's Security Forces.

Present at the gala were former Member of the Politburo and former Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen, Member of the Party Central Committee and Deputy Minister of Public Security Senior Lieutenant General Pham The Tung, Member of the Party Central Committee and Permanent Deputy Head of the Central Mass Mobilization Commission Pham Tat Thang, Member of the Party Central Committee and Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Nguyen Van Duoc, among others.

Held in the radiant space of downtown Ho Chi Minh City, “A Peaceful Homeland” was staged as a vivid stream of memories where history and the present converged through the language of contemporary art. The meticulously designed stage combined music, dance, theatrical sketches, documentary footage, lighting effects, and modern performance technologies, taking the audience on an emotional journey through various stages of history.

Throughout the program, moving highlights emerged as historical witnesses and Heroes of the People's Armed Forces from the People's Security Forces in different eras appeared on stage, drawing deep emotion and profound respect from the attending delegates and citizens.

More than just an artistic program, “A Peaceful Homeland” served as a bridge connecting history with the present, and generations of People's Public Security officers and soldiers with citizens across the country. 

Through an emotionally resonant artistic language, the program helped the public gain a deeper understanding of the monumental contributions made by the People's Security Forces to safeguarding national security, maintaining social order and safety, and protecting the peaceful lives of the people.

As the gala came to a close, its stirring melodies and powerful images of the People's Security officers lingered in the hearts of the audience as a profound affirmation: Peace does not come naturally, but is preserved every day through the wisdom, loyalty, sacrifice, and dedication of those who choose to place the interests of the Homeland and the people above all else.