On the evening of November 12, Quang Ninh Media Group organised the political-artistic programme “Miners’ Love Songs” at Studio S8. The programme was a practical activity marking the 90th anniversary of the Traditional Day of Mining Area Workers and the Coal Industry, November 12 (1936 - 2026).
The political-artistic programme “Miners’ Love Songs” was meticulously staged, seamlessly combining political commentary and artistic expression to tell the story of the people and culture of the Mining Area and the coal industry through music. Songs about miners not only recreated history, the spirit of labour and love for the homeland, but also preserved stories of life and profession from musicians and singers who have long shared a close bond with the coal industry and Quang Ninh.
The programme brought together well-known artists including People’s Artist Quang Tho, People’s Artist Duc Long, Meritorious Artist Hoang Tung, Mining Area artists, and singers who have won high prizes at the Quang Ninh Radio and Television Singing Contest over the years.
Highlights from the programme:
“Aspirations of the Coal Region”, composed by Xuan Nhat, featured stirring melodies expressing pride in the traditions of the coal industry and the aspirations of today’s generations of miners to move forward.
People’s Artist Quang Tho performed “Rhythm of the Drilling Machine”, composed by Trong Bang, recreating the bustling atmosphere of labour, the spirit of production emulation and the youthful energy of workers at coal mining sites.
The mashup “The Road to the Mine Today - We Sisters Sing by the Screening Machine”, performed by Mining Area Artist Thanh Viet and young singers, brought cheerful, youthful melodies expressing the enthusiastic working spirit of producing ever more coal for the Fatherland.
“Ha Long in the Afternoon”, performed by People’s Artist Duc Long, evoked the poetic beauty of the heritage land and a deep longing for home.
“The Underground Miner’s Impromptu Song”, composed by Le Nguyen Them, continued with a vigorous and optimistic tone, portraying the beauty of miners at work.
“Come to My Homeland, Cam Pha”, composed by journalist and musician Ngo Tien Canh and performed by Meritorious Artist Hoang Tung, conveyed love and pride for the beloved land of Cam Pha.
With its lively and cheerful rhythm, “The Workers’ Cha-Cha”, composed by Le Nguyen Them, portrayed miners full of optimism and love for life. Despite the hardships deep underground, they sing with passion and find joy in work and life.
“Love of the Sea and Coal”, composed by Le Dang Ve, is a reflection on the love for the blue sea and black coal seams - distinctive features of the Quang Ninh homeland.
“The Miner’s Love Song” by musician Hoang Van celebrates the beauty of miners in work and life, their resilience and optimism, and their deep love for their profession and homeland.
“Quang Ninh Mining Area Workers”, with lyrics based on a poem by Quan Minh Cuong and music by Tuan Dat, closed the programme with stirring melodies affirming the tradition of “Discipline and Solidarity”, the pride and aspirations of the people of Quang Ninh to move forward.
