A digital media series celebrating the history, music and cultural traditions of coal miners in Quang Ninh city concluded Tuesday with a live program at Thong Nhat Coal Company, marking 90 years of the country's coal mining tradition.
The fourth and final episode of “Quang Ninh in Motion - Tieng Than” (Voices of Coal), titled “The Miner - The Artist”, featured songs that have long been part of the working lives of generations of coal miners.
The program brought together People's Artist Quang Tho, Meritorious Artist Hoang Tung, singer To Hoa, journalist Ngo Ba Luc and Doan Hai Nam, deputy director of Thong Nhat Coal Company.
Through musical performances and conversations, the guests explored the role of music in Quang Ninh's coal mining communities, where songs have reflected daily work, preserved memories and strengthened miners' pride in their profession.
Celebrating 90 years of coal mining heritage
Quang Ninh Media Group and Vietnam National Coal and Mineral Industries Holding Corp., known as Vinacomin, jointly produced the four-part series to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Traditional Day of Coal Miners and the Coal Industry on Nov. 12, marking a tradition dating to 1936.
Designed specifically for digital platforms, the series traces the history of Quang Ninh's coal mining industry while highlighting the cultural traditions and the spirit of “Discipline and Solidarity” passed down through generations of miners.
The four episodes were filmed at Mao Khe, Nui Beo, Deo Nai-Coc Sau and Thong Nhat coal companies.
Each episode offered a different perspective on the industry's history, development, mining operations and the cultural lives of its workers.
From historical milestones to daily activities at modern mining sites, the series presented the changing lives of miners and the communities built around the coal industry.
Bringing mining stories to digital audiences
A key feature of “Tieng Than” was its live broadcasts from coal mining sites, combining musical performances, guest interviews and real-time audience interaction on digital platforms.
The format allowed viewers to hear firsthand accounts of life in the mines while learning about the history and traditions of Quang Ninh's mining communities.
By bringing these stories online, the producers aimed to reach a wider audience, particularly younger viewers who may be less familiar with the region's coal mining heritage.
Across its four episodes, the series explored miners' revolutionary history, their dedication to work, their creativity and their strong ties to the mining region.
It also highlighted how the tradition of “Discipline and Solidarity” has shaped the identity of Quang Ninh's coal mining workforce over the past 90 years.
Preserving the voices of generations
The final episode placed particular emphasis on music as part of the region's cultural identity.
Performances by Quang Tho, Hoang Tung and To Hoa brought songs about miners and their working lives to audiences both at the venue and online.
The series sought to preserve memories of earlier generations while showing how their traditions continue to influence miners today.
Beyond commemorating the industry's 90-year history, “Tieng Than” aimed to encourage younger generations to appreciate the contributions of coal workers and carry forward the cultural heritage of Quang Ninh's mining communities.
The final episode aired live at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 10, 2026 on https://baoquangninh.vn, the VTVgo platform and the official Facebook pages of Quang Ninh Media Group and Vinacomin.
Viewers can watch the program again on those platforms.
