Party General Secretary and President Tô Lâm visits the family of late musician Văn Cao, who created the national anthem on September 2. — VNA/VNS Photo Lâm Khánh

HÀ NỘI — Party General Secretary and President Tô Lâm visited the families of late musician Văn Cao and late painter Bùi Trang Chước, who created the national anthem and the national emblem design of Việt Nam, on September 2 on the occasion of the 79th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2).

Talking to Văn Cao’s family, the leader expressed his gratitude for the musician’s enormous contributions to the revolution of Việt Nam, affirming that aside from the national anthem “Tiến quân ca” (the Song of the Marching Troops), he also composed many other significant works contributing to the great national solidarity.

Lâm presented Nghiêm Thúy Băng, the musician’s wife, with a portrait of late President Hồ Chí Minh and wished her good health to remain a source of support for descendants and contribute more to the country.

Appreciating the General Secretary and President’s sentiment and visit on the occasion of National Day and also the 80th anniversary of “Tiến quân ca”, Băng said she will continue encouraging her family to comply with the Party and State’s guidelines and policies.

Văn Cao, real name Nguyễn Văn Cao, was born in the northern city of Hải Phòng on November 15, 1923. He was one of the first artists to be granted the Hồ Chí Minh Awards for Literature and Arts. He was also honoured with many other noble decorations by the Party and State, such as the first-class Resistance Order, the third-class Independence Order, the first-class Independence Order, and the Hồ Chí Minh Order.

Later the same day, General Secretary and President Lâm visited the family of late painter Bùi Trang Chước, who designed the national emblem of the Democratic Republic of Việt Nam, now the Socialist Republic of Việt Nam.

He praised Chước’s works, which also included the designs of many sectors’ orders and logos, saying they were all meticulous, detailed, and attractive while reflecting his devotion and talent.

The leader stressed that Chước was one of the outstanding persons among revolution contributors. The national emblem design received high evaluation from the international community and was also important in inspiring national solidarity.

Thanking the Party, the State, and the top leader for their attention, representatives of his family pledged to continue following Chước’s example by adhering to the Party’s policies and the State’s laws.

Chước, real name Nguyễn Văn Chước, was born in Phú Xá Hamlet of Phú Thượng Commune, Hà Nội’s Từ Liêm District, on May 21, 1915. He created many works with high artistic and practical value, including postage stamps, banknotes, landscape paintings, and sketches. His sketches of the national emblem design were recognised as a national treasure.

In recognition of his talent and service, the Party and State presented him with many noble rewards, including the second-class Labour Order, the third-class Labour Order, and the first-class Order of the Resistance War against the US for National Salvation. — VNS