A lineup of veteran stars who performed at the opening ceremony of the 22nd SEA Games.
Many People's Artists such as Trung Duc, Vi Hoa, and Tan Minh joined voices in the song "For a Better World Tomorrow," an unforgettable moment at the 22nd SEA Games in 2003.
An unforgettable moment at the first SEA Games in Vietnam.
In 2003, at the opening ceremony of the 22nd SEA Games, the first of its kind held in Vietnam, the song "For a Better World Tomorrow" by composer Quang Vinh resonated through the performance of 22 artists. The choir that year included prominent figures who were later awarded the title of People's Artist, such as Trung Duc, Vi Hoa, and Tan Minh.
This event is not only a milestone for Vietnamese sports but also leaves a profound cultural mark. With lyrics like "Holding hands, walking together, for the happiness of humanity…", the song has become a part of the memories of many generations, symbolizing the spirit of solidarity and friendship.
People's Artist Trung Duc: From the battlefield to the big stage
People's Artist Trung Duc, born in 1952 in Ha Dong (Hanoi), had a unique beginning. In 1972, while a literature student, he volunteered to join the army and became a tank driver in the 559th Regiment in Truong Son. Although only an amateur singer performing for his comrades in the trenches, his voice was loved by many.
After leaving the army, a turning point came for him when he won first prize in a singing competition in Ha Tay province. From there, he began his professional artistic career, studying at the Hanoi Conservatory of Music. His name is associated with classic works such as "Chào em cô gái Lam Hồng" (Greetings, my girl from Lam Hong) and "Chiếc gậy Trường Sơn" (The Truong Son Walking Stick). He was awarded the title of People's Artist in 2007.
People's Artist Vi Hoa: "The nightingale of the Northwest mountains and forests"
People's Artist Vi Hoa, born in 1965, is of the Thai ethnic group in Son La province. She showed a talent for singing from a young age and was discovered by People's Artist Quy Duong at the National Student Arts Festival in 1985. Her career is closely associated with the Border Guard's Performing Arts Troupe, bringing her singing to the people and soldiers in border regions.
With her clear and expressive voice, she was affectionately called "the nightingale of the Northwest mountains" by her audience. She consecutively won Gold Medals at national music festivals and was awarded the "ASEAN Golden Voice" title in 1996. She was awarded the title of People's Artist in 2015.
People's Artist Tan Minh: A warm, deep voice and a long-lasting career.
People's Artist Tan Minh, born in 1972 in Nam Dinh, graduated from the Vocal Department of the Vietnam National Academy of Music. He captivated audiences with his warm, sweet voice through a series of famous songs such as "The First Love Letter" and "First Love".
Not only successful as a singer, Tan Minh also holds management positions. In 2015, he was appointed Director of the Thang Long Music and Dance Theatre. With over 30 years of dedicated service to the arts, he was awarded the title of People's Artist in 2023.
