Family members wept uncontrollably at the funeral of musician An Thuyên.

The grief of losing her father, coupled with days of preparation for the funeral, left Bong Mai exhausted. During the memorial service, the musician's wife, their son An Hieu, and many relatives embraced each other, sobbing with sorrow.

On the morning of July 9th, family, numerous friends, and students came to bid farewell to the composer of famous songs such as "Ca dao em và tôi," "Hà Tĩnh mình thương," and "Đêm nghe hát đò đưa nhớ Bác"... The sudden passing of composer An Thuyên at the age of 66 caused immense grief to his loved ones. They tried to remain calm to ensure his funeral was conducted properly, although they often had to suppress their sobs.

The musician's daughter, Bong Mai, had swollen eyes at the funeral.Receiving encouragement and support from her father's colleagues and students, Bong Mai choked back tears. Midway through the ceremony, her body ached, requiring her to apply medicated patches and receive traditional massages. She collapsed in the arms of a family member due to the cold. A friend, a traditional medicine doctor, stayed by her side, caring for her, massaging her hands and forehead. It took a long time before the musician's daughter recovered enough to join the funeral service. Standing beside her family during the ceremony, Bong Mai hugged her young child, bowed her head, and closed her eyes as the eulogy recounted the life and character of musician An Thuyen.

Bông Mai shared her regret for letting her father climb the stairs to the doctor's office before he passed away. She didn't foresee the consequences, as the musician's health had been normal before; he only complained of chest pain and asked his daughter to take him to the Military Hospital 108. The two didn't have time to say their final goodbyes.

Bông Mai cried a lot at her father's funeral. She whispered beside the musician's coffin before it was moved to the vehicle for burial.

Regret and remorse were also clearly evident in Bông Mai's previous Facebook posts. Last night,After days of preparing for the funeral, she stayed awake to "give a message" to him.final wordsBông Mai shared that she had repeatedly called her father's phone number, hoping he would answer and say, "Dad's leaving.""I remember your last words in the car: 'Dad, close your eyes and rest for a bit!' I only said 'for a bit,' but why didn't you do that? You spoiled me so much, didn't you? The last time I hugged you so tightly, why did you still leave me like that? I was so angry, tears streamed down my face. I thought it was anger, but now I understand it was pain, Dad," Bông Mai wrote.

The musician's son, singer An Hieu, showed strength to support his family during this time of grief, but he couldn't hold back his emotions during the memorial service. Speaking on behalf of the family, An Hieu expressed: "My father's passing was incredibly sudden. For the past few days, the whole family has been overwhelmed with sadness. Every minute, every second, everyone has been heartbroken and stunned. This loss is irreplaceable."

An Hieu is proud to have such an outstanding father, loved and appreciated by the audience. He promised to take care of the family on his father's behalf and continue the musical career and teaching of composer An Thuyen. "I hear my father's words echoing in my ears: 'I love this life dearly. One day is worth hundreds of years, my dear.'" As soon as he finished speaking, the song "Folk Song of You and Me" played. An Hieu, Bong Mai, and other family members hugged each other and sobbed uncontrollably as a relative exclaimed, "Oh my God!", still unable to believe the composer's passing.

As the hearse departed, the musician's daughter stood speechless at the funeral home. She said nothing, tears streaming down her face. Relatives came to embrace Bong Mai, weeping with her.At the funeral, Mrs. Ngo Huyen Lam, the wife of musician An Thuyen, appeared the most resilient and shed the fewest tears. When the musician was being placed in the coffin, she clutched her chest and called out his name.The musician's wife still couldn't believe her husband was gone. She still thought he was just away on a business trip.

Ms. Huyen Lam (wearing glasses) and the musician's children and grandchildren burst into tears during the memorial service as the song "Folk Song of You and Me" played. After moments of holding back his emotions, his son An Hieu (third from the left) could no longer stop sobbing.

A large crowd came to bid farewell to musician An Thuyên.colleagues, friendsdear, his students, and those who loved him.The feelings for him went beyond just admiration for his talent; they also included...We cherish their simple lifestyle, their dedication to life and to music.

Composer Pham Tuyen lived in the same apartment complex as An Thuyen's family. He expressed: "I admire An Thuyen because, besides his talent and the works he left behind, he had a very good character, never arrogant or boastful, and lived very simply. Even at the end of his life, he dedicated himself to the goal of raising the people's musical level."Pham Tuyen recounted that recently, when many people said there were few songs for children, An Thuyen stepped forward to organize a campaign to encourage people to compose, even though he himself was not a musician associated with this genre.

Composer Lan Cuong revealed that he met composer An Thuyen two weeks ago. At that time, the composer was still healthy and speaking normally. "When he was alive, An Thuyen was a simple, approachable person. He treated everyone equally, from those in high positions to those in lower ranks. The most valuable thing about An Thuyen was that he never boasted when he did something good for someone. He even gave money to his students to make albums," Lan Cuong said.

Composer Phu Quang embraces People's Artist Thanh Hoa.The first people to sing songs like "I Choose This Path," "Listening to the Boatman's Song at Night, Remembering Uncle Ho," etc., by An Thuyên on national television were outside the funeral home, sharing their grief with each other.People's Artist Thu Hien wept uncontrollably from the moment she entered the funeral home. Unable to hold back her tears, she wrote in the condolence book: "A sister tearfully bids farewell to her beloved brother." Thu Hien is the singer who has performed the most works by composer An Thuyen. She said she was deeply grateful and expressed all her emotions through her beautiful renditions of An Thuyen's songs.

Composer Nguyen Cuong brought a wreath sent by Tran Tien to the funeral. He wrote: "Thuyen, I've come to see you one last time. I brought a wreath from Tran Tien with the message 'Tran Tien remembers An Thuyen'... Thuyen, so many plans left unfinished. Thuyen."

Composer Anh Quân remembers the youthful and approachable nature of the author of "Folk Songs of You and Me."He's very open-minded, so there's no gap between him and the younger generation."When talking to him, I didn't feel like I was talking to an old man." Anh Quân was also close friends with the musician's two children - An Hiếu and Bông Mai - so he respected musician An Thuyên like family.

A portrait of musician An Thuyên was placed in the vehicle along with the coffin.

Among the mourners was Mr. Truong Nam Hai - an 82-year-old student of the musician -With a heavy heart, he shared: "Fifty years ago, I was a student of An Thuyên. Back then, An Thuyên taught singing and conducted music. I was the oldest student in the class, and An Thuyên often confided in me." Although he had changed professions and no longer had the opportunity to meet the musician, when he heard of his teacher's passing, Mr. Hai still made time to attend the funeral.Comedian Chien Thang was also a student of An Thuyen. The comedian shared that he took a bus at 5 am from Vinh Phuc to arrive in time to pay his respects to his teacher.

Singer Hoài Nam, a contestant from the Sao Mai Rendezvous singing competition, had the opportunity to spend time with composer An Thuyên's family and expressed his deep appreciation for the affection the composer showed his wife and children. Hoài Nam recounted an incident where he witnessed the composer eating the bread that Mrs. Lâm had prepared for his breakfast, even at lunchtime, because he didn't want to disappoint his wife.

Among the mourners were those who simply loved the heartfelt songs.folk musicby An Thuyen.A 63-year-old teacher in Hanoi confided: "I've admired An Thuyên's music since my university years. The first songs by the composer that moved me were 'Ca dao em và tôi' (Folk Songs of You and Me) and 'Neo đậu bến quê' (Anchoring at the Homeland's Harbor)... Although I'm from the North, I'm still captivated by the folk essence, with its Central Vietnamese influence, in his compositions. I admire not only his music but also his down-to-earth nature. I never met him, but through books and articles, I've seen these things clearly about him." After paying her respects, the woman didn't leave immediately but sat listlessly outside the funeral home.

The memorial service for musician An Thuyên was brief, lasting only the morning. Around 11:30 AM, his coffin was moved to the vehicle for burial.Lac Hong Vien Cemetery Park (Dan Hoa Commune, Ky Son District, Hoa Binh Province). Here, the family will perform the ritual of releasing birds, with the hope that the musician's soul will find peace.

Composer An Thuyên is the author of songs that are familiar to many Vietnamese people, such as "Folk Songs of You and Me," "My Beloved Ha Tinh," and "Listening to Boat Songs at Night, Remembering Uncle Ho"...Born on August 15, 1949, in Quynh Luu, Nghe An, he was formerly the Rector of the Military University of Culture and Arts, a member of the Executive Committee, and Head of the Inspection Committee of the Vietnam Musicians Association, 5th term. (Musician)suddenlypassed awayHe died of an acute myocardial infarction on July 3rd, at the age of 66.

According to VNE