Every country has its own National Anthem to show the Spirit of Nation and The Pride in Globalization. The Socialist Republic of Vietnam has the same thinking as that. Every Vietnamese could sing the National Anthem with their strong pride but not a lot of teenagers know about how this song was from. And today, we will give you the answer. 

The National Anthem is spirit of Vietnamese

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History of Vietnamese National Anthem 

In 1976, after all members of parliament voted to approve for using the song to be National Anthem. The original name is “Tien quan ca – Song of Advancing Soldiers” that is written by Van Cao in 1944. Before 1975, Tien quan ca Song was symbol of North Vietnam (Before 1975, Vietnam was separated into 2 regions that were North and South Vietnam) 

Van Cao - Vietnamese Composer who wrote "Tien quan ca - National Anthem"

The meaning of National Anthem’s name

As previously mentioned, the original name of the National Anthem is “Tien quan ca”. This song has a strong melody, heroic words and can cheer up people to fight very well. It was written by Van Cao. He wrote this song for the August Revolution in 1945. 

Lyrics of Vietnamese National Anthem

From be using officially in Vietnam, Vietnamese National Anthem has 2 versions
 

The first and more popular lyrics 

Đoàn quân Việt Nam đi chung lòng cứu quốc
Armies of Vietnam, forward! With one single determination to save our Fatherland

Bước chân dồn vang trên đường gập ghềnh xa
Our hurried steps resound on the long and arduous road

Cờ in máu chiến thắng mang hồn nước 
Our flag, red with the blood of victory, bears the spirit of the country

Súng ngoài xa chen khúc quân hành ca 
The distant rumbling of the guns mingles with our marching song.

Đường vinh quang xây xác quân thù
The path to glory is built by the bodies of our foes.

Thắng gian lao cùng nhau lập chiến khu 
Overcoming all hardships, together we build our resistance bases.

Vì nhân dân chiến đấu không ngừng 
Ceaselessly for the People’s cause let us struggle,

Tiến mau ra sa trường 
Let us hasten to the battlefield!

Tiến lên, cùng tiến lên 
Onward! All together advancing!

Nước non việt nam ta vững bền
For one eternal Vietnam.

*The second version

Đoàn quân Việt Nam đi, sao vàng phấp phới
Soldiers of Vietnam, forward! The gold star fluttering

Dắt giống nòi quê hương qua nơi lầm lan 
Leading the people of our native land out of misery and suffering.

Cùng chung sức phấn đấu xây đời mới
Let us join our efforts in the fight to build a new life.

Đứng đều lên gông xích ta đập tan
Arise and break these chains.

Từ bao lâu ta nuốt căm hờn 
For too long have we swallowed our hatred.

Quyết hy sinh đời ta tươi thắm hơn 
Be ready for all sacrifices and life will be radiant.

Vì nhân dân chiến đấu không ngừng 
Ceaselessly for the People’s cause, let us struggle,

Tiến mau ra sa trường. Tiến lên cùng tiến lên 
Let us hasten to the battlefield! Onward! All together advancing!

Nước non Việt Nam ta vững bền 
For one eternal Vietnam.

Learning how to sing The National Anthem 

Learning how to sing The National Anthem is the right and duty of every Vietnamese Citizen and also is the respect that the foreigners show when they come to stay and work in Vietnam. 
Besides, learning how to sing The National Anthem is very easy. You can find the lyrics on the internet or any newspaper. Or you can listen to The National Anthem with lyrics or no lyrics or karaoke version. 
The National Anthem is taught from Grade 1 in Primary School. So you can ask anyone around you, they can sing fluently and be ready to teach you how to sing. Don’t be shy to sing The National Anthem because that’s a creative way to show your love in your country and the Pride of Nation. 

Written by Kieu Quang Hai
Translated by Phuong Nam Education

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