WHEN A LULLABY BECOMES AN ANTHEM: “BACK TO MOTHER” AND THE IMMORTAL JOURNEY OF MEMORY
- Date Submitted: 27-07-2025
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On the occasion of the 78th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27, 1947 – July 27, 2025), Mr. Le Tu Minh, Chairman of IMG, had the honor of attending the special art program “The Immortal Anthem”, co-organized by the People’s Committee of Da Nang City and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The event served as a heartfelt tribute to the heroic sons and daughters who sacrificed their lives for the independence and freedom of the nation.
On the evening of July 26, 2025, the special art program “The Immortal Anthem” took place in a solemn and emotional atmosphere at the Monument Complex of the Vietnamese Heroic Mother in Quang Phu Ward, Da Nang City. This key commemorative event was co-organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the People’s Committee of Da Nang City to mark the 78th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27, 1947 – July 27, 2025) and to honor generations of forebears who sacrificed their lives for the independence and freedom of the Fatherland.
The program was structured into three acts, all woven together by the symbolic thread of the “lullaby” – the lullaby of mothers, wives, and Vietnamese women bidding farewell to their loved ones as they went off to war. Each act represented a different layer of memory and emotional depth, from “Lullaby Amid the Flames”, to “The Sorrowful Lullaby – A Mother’s Pain”, and finally “The Lullaby of Peace – Continuing the Dream.”
Amid this deeply symbolic journey, the song “Back to Mother”—composed by musician Le Tu Minh, Chairman of IMG Group—stood out as a poignant highlight, touching the hearts of thousands in attendance at the sacred memorial site. The performance featured People's Artist Tan Minh, accompanied by the TRE Dance Ensemble and members of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union of Quang Phu Ward, with choreography by Uyen Chi and Xuan Phuong.
“Back to Mother” is more than just a song - it is a heartfelt call to return to one’s roots, an echo of memory, gratitude, and a longing to preserve peace. The piece unfolds like an anthem written in the gentlest of tones—the lullaby of a mother, the inner voice of a child, and the boundless love for the homeland.
The presence of musician–entrepreneur Le Tu Minh in this nationally significant art program further affirms his personal imprint in bridging art and national spirit. Through music, he not only pays tribute to those who sacrificed their lives, but also helps revive historical memory in a way that is deeply human, poignant, and enduring.
