This year’s concert coincided with the country's celebration of 80 years since the August Revolution and National Day. It was also the first time Things everlasting was held at Ho Guom Theater, moving from its traditional venue, the Hanoi Opera House. Notably, 2025 marked the first year VietNamNet operated under the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs.

To introduce a fresh spirit to the concert after more than a decade of organization, Things everlasting 2025 featured numerous debut artists, including Ha An Huy, Dinh Trang, Bach Tra, Viet Danh, Luong Khanh Nhi, and Phan Phuc. Additionally, the event marked the return of well-known performers such as Hong Nhung, Tung Duong, and Lan Anh - familiar faces who had been absent in recent editions.

Over the years, Things everlasting has become a meaningful and much-anticipated artistic event for audiences nationwide. The 2025 concert stands as a symbolic milestone, as the country enters a new phase of development. Once again, Things everlasting echoed as an enduring anthem, nurturing patriotism and connecting generations of Vietnamese people.

The concert also reflects the unwavering dedication and passion of those who have built and sustained this program over the past decade.

4:25 p.m.: The national concert Things everlasting 2025 concluded in resounding success.

4:15 p.m.: The final performance of the concert was As if Uncle Ho were here on the day of great victory by composer Pham Tuyen. For many years, this piece has stood as an eternal symbol of victorious joy and deep gratitude to President Ho Chi Minh - the father of the nation.

The organizers chose this iconic work to close the concert through a collective performance by all artists. The piece conveyed the nation's yearning for peace and signified a transition into a new journey of building the future.

4:09 p.m.: The hit song A round trip across Vietnam by composer Dong Thien Duc - widely popular in recent times - resounded across the stage of Things everlasting. Depicting the resilient and hardworking Vietnamese people, the song became a majestic and poignant anthem through the powerful voice of Tung Duong, who performed it with a symphony orchestra for the first time.

Wearing a red áo dài adorned with a map of Vietnam, Tung Duong shared that he and his team had rehearsed extensively, contemplating how to best capture the spirit of national jubilation during this grand occasion. The resonant melodies did more than echo aspirations across the country - they stirred a deep love for the homeland and its rich cultural essence.

4:03 p.m.: The timeless song Hue - Saigon - Hanoi by composer Trinh Cong Son, symbolizing the bond of unity among Vietnam’s three regions, was infused with new life through the voice of Ha An Huy, Vietnam Idol 2023 champion. Making his debut at Things everlasting, the young singer expressed his pride in honoring the past, cherishing the present, and placing trust in the future through music.

3:56 p.m.: The Kosmos Opera Choir brought to life a vibrant and spirited image of Saigon with Beautiful Saigon. With its simple lyrics and catchy melody, the song has endured across generations and was elevated through a new orchestral arrangement by composer Tran Manh Hung.

3:49 p.m.: Singer Viet Danh was entrusted with performing Winds blow from all directions, a challenging composition by Tran Manh Hung. Acknowledging the difficulty of the piece, he embraced the pressure and confidently delivered a rousing performance that captured the song’s passionate, optimistic energy - evoking the spirit of youth eager to dedicate themselves to the nation.

3:44 p.m.: Dinh Trang and Hoang Ke gave an impressive performance of Thei Mai, accompanied by the Sun Symphony Orchestra. This work skillfully blended traditional Vietnamese folk elements with contemporary orchestral arrangements, creating a harmony between the past and the present.

3:39 p.m.: Artist Pham Khanh Ngoc, with her expressive soprano voice and technical mastery, performed Nha Trang autumn returns (Van Ky), a song that has become a beloved seasonal anthem. This was her sixth consecutive year participating in Things everlasting.

3:33 p.m.: Returning after a two-year absence, Tung Duong performed Spring returns to the Dak Krong River (To Hai), a composition infused with strong ethnic motifs and a tribute to Vietnam’s resilient vitality. As always, Tung Duong delivered a performance imbued with contemporary flair and dynamic energy, echoing the nation’s forward-looking spirit.

The concert also paid tribute to the 80th anniversary of the People’s Public Security Forces, honoring their historic and ongoing role in safeguarding revolutionary achievements. This tribute was reflected in three compositions: We are police officers, Sending you a conical hat of poetry, and Luu Thuy, Kim Tien, Xuan Phong, Long Ho.

3:13 p.m.: The performance of Luu Thuy, Kim Tien, Xuan Phong, Long Ho by People’s Artist Le Giang and the Net Viet ensemble was a highlight of the program’s first half. The piece, rooted in Hue traditional and royal court music, was uniquely adapted for the Sun Symphony Orchestra, fusing classical Vietnamese elements with modern orchestration.

3:07 p.m.: Bach Tra performed Sending you a conical hat of poetry (music by Le Viet Hoa, poem by Son Tung). Hailing from the Bình Trị Thiên region, she infused the piece with the gentle, emotional tones of Hue folk music, delivering its delicate and romantic nuances with heartfelt precision.

3:01 p.m.: The powerful anthem We are police officers (music and lyrics by Trong Bang), arranged by Tran Manh Hung, was performed by the Kosmos Opera Choir, igniting the audience with its strong sense of resolve and national pride.

2:55 p.m.: After years away from the stage, diva Hong Nhung returned to Things everlasting with Hanoi song (music and lyrics by Vu Thanh, arranged by Tran Manh Hung). Wearing a striking red áo dài, she admitted to feeling nervous performing a song so closely associated with People’s Artist Le Dung.

Under the guidance of composer Tran Manh Hung, Hong Nhung crafted a personal interpretation of the piece, reflecting the pride and perspective of a native Hanoian on the country’s most important day.

2:46 p.m.: Cellist Phan Phuc gave a passionate performance of Looking toward Hanoi (music and lyrics by Hoang Duong, arranged by Tran Manh Hung). In preparation, he reflected on the lyrics and studied performances by veteran artists to create a rendition uniquely his own, accompanied by the Sun Symphony Orchestra and conductor Olivier Ochanine.

2:40 p.m.: The Ao Linh Ensemble performed Battalion 307 (music by Nguyen Huu Tri, based on poetry by Nguyen Binh), newly arranged by Tran Manh Hung. The revolutionary classic was revitalized with a youthful interpretation by five young performers, accompanied by the Sun Symphony Orchestra and conductor Olivier Ochanine.

2:32 p.m.: Pianist Luong Khanh Nhi made her debut at Things everlasting with Lo River (music and lyrics by Van Cao), arranged by Tran Manh Hung and performed alongside the Sun Symphony Orchestra under the baton of French conductor Olivier Ochanine.

This year continued the concert’s international dimension, featuring the return of the Sun Symphony Orchestra and conductor Ochanine. Together, Vietnamese and international artists narrated musical stories of Vietnam’s past, present, and future. The event also spotlighted emerging talents such as Luong Khanh Nhi and the Net Viet ensemble, underscoring a generational legacy.

2:25 p.m.: Artist Lan Anh returned to the program after nearly a decade, delivering a moving rendition of Singing in the Pac Bo forest (music and lyrics by Nguyen Tai Tue), arranged by Tran Manh Hung and performed with the Sun Symphony Orchestra under conductor Olivier Ochanine.

2:14 p.m.: The concert began with Motherland (Tran Manh Hhng), performed by Artist Le Giang and the Sun Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Olivier Ochanine.

2:08 p.m.: Nguyen Van Ba, Editor-in-Chief of VietNamNet, delivered the opening speech, officially launching the concert.

2:00 p.m.: As tradition dictates, the concert opened with The Marching Song by Van Cao. The entire audience rose for the flag salute, accompanied by a powerful orchestral arrangement conducted by Olivier Ochanine and performed by the Sun Symphony Orchestra.

Since its inception in autumn 2009, when the first notes of Things everlasting echoed through the Hanoi Opera House, the concert has charted a unique journey - connecting music with history, art, and love for the homeland.