The prestigious event celebrated Vietnam’s beauty, its people, and its rich cultural heritage in a modern era, showcasing artistic innovation and national pride.

During his address, Prime Minister Chinh extended warm greetings and best wishes from Party General Secretary To Lam and other esteemed Party and State leaders to all delegates and attendees.

Emphasizing the significance of culture, the Prime Minister quoted the late President Ho Chi Minh, who proclaimed, “Culture illuminates the path for the nation.”

He noted that 82 years ago, the Communist Party of Vietnam, through the Outline of Vietnamese Culture, defined culture as embodying scientific, national, and popular characteristics. Over time, this definition evolved to include the imperative for culture to be modern and civilized.

Party congress documents have consistently highlighted culture as a wellspring of inner strength and the spiritual bedrock of the people and the nation. He also recalled the late General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s assertion, “As long as culture endures, so will our nation.”

The Government is actively implementing a national cultural development program, focusing on fostering and advancing the cultural and entertainment industries. The goal is to ensure that citizens enjoy access to a civilized and modern cultural life, to promote the global reach of Vietnam’s unique cultural identity, and to integrate the values of global civilization in a distinctly Vietnamese manner. Simultaneously, the program aims to create an environment where artists can fully devote themselves to their craft, for the enjoyment of the public and the betterment of the nation and its people.

He commended VTV for its unwavering dedication and creativity in organizing impactful cultural programs that serve the public. He also congratulated VTV on its 55th anniversary and praised the recent launch of the national foreign affairs television channel, stating that the new channel will play a pivotal role in promoting Vietnamese culture, values, and identity on the global stage.

“V Fest – Vietnam Today” featured cutting-edge sound and lighting, a world-class stage design, and massive LED screens. It drew an audience of 22,000 and delivered a series of breathtaking and emotionally charged performances. The show spotlighted the dynamism of contemporary Vietnamese culture while fostering connections between generations of artists through their shared love for music and their homeland.

The program served as a dazzling finale to the trilogy of grand cultural events held in September to commemorate the 80th National Day and the 55th anniversary of VTV’s first broadcast (September 7, 1970 – 2025).