Attending the event were Hoang Van Nghiem, member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee, and head of the provincial delegation of National Assembly deputies; Vu Thanh Mai, deputy head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information, Education and Mass Mobilisation; Lo Minh Hung, Standing Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People's Council; Nguyen Dinh Viet, Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People's Committee; and Cha A Cua, Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and President of the provincial Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee.

Relatives of Son La Prison political prisoners and a large number of officials, soldiers, youth union members, students, and local residents were also present.

Speaking at the event, Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Viet emphasised that the art performance provides an opportunity for today's generation to honour and express gratitude to the nation's outstanding sons and daughters who sacrificed their lives for Vietnam's independence and freedom and for the happiness of its people. 

He also noted that the province aims to develop the programme into an annual cultural event with a distinctive identity, promoting Son La's rich historical and cultural heritage to domestic and international audiences while contributing to the growth of the cultural industries, tourism, and sustainable socio-economic development.

The 60-minute performance was staged as a semi-realistic historical epic comprising 11 acts that combined singing, dance, music, dramatic reenactments, modern sound and lighting effects, and the authentic setting of the historical site.

It vividly recreated the harsh conditions inside Son La Prison, highlighting the indomitable spirit of communist revolutionaries and patriotic prisoners in the face of brutal torture by French colonialists. The programme also portrayed how this "hell on earth" was transformed into a "revolutionary school" where ideals, conviction, and revolutionary determination were forged.

Through its powerful storytelling, the performance guided audiences through the nation's heroic history, paid tribute to the immense sacrifices of previous generations, and spread the enduring Vietnamese tradition of “when drinking water, remember its source”. It also inspired patriotism, an aspiration for dedication, and a strong sense of responsibility among younger generations for the cause of national development and defence.

Held in the sacred setting of the Son La Prison national special relic site, the performance left a profound and lasting impression on distinguished guests and the public alike./.