The event was attended by Politburo members: permanent member of the Secretariat Tran Quoc Vuong; Vice Chairman of National Assembly Tong Thi Phong; Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh; Secretary of Party Central Committee (PCC) cum Head of the PCC’s Commission for Communications and Education Vo Van Thuong; and Secretary of the PCC cum Head of the PCC’s Commission for Mass Mobilisation Truong Thi Mai.
The programme was divided into three chapters featuring many art performances as well as documentary reportages and stories of historical witnesses.
The first part reproduced the years in the late nineteenth century and early twentieth century when Vietnam, in particular,Indochina and many other countries around the world were colonies. The people in these nations were turned into slaves. However, many resistance wars broke out, aiming to seek independence.
The second chapter recalled the story of President Ho Chi Minh leaving Vietnam to seek ways to save the nation. As a result, the victory of the August Revolution helped the Democratic Republic of Vietnam affirmed the nation’s independence.
The third one reflected Vietnamese people’s bravery and will to protect and develop the country following the Independence Day.
