However, for Meritorious Artist Chieu Xuan and musician Do Hong Quan, happiness is present in the simplest things: An old sidewalk corner, a loud piano sound or a warm home meal. On International Happiness Day March 20th, let's listen to the nostalgic sharing of the female artist about the 39-year journey of "joining a path home" full of cherishment.
Dear Meritorious Artist Chieu Xuan, the 39th wedding anniversary of you and musician Do Hong Quan this year coincides with a very meaningful time - the day the whole people go to vote for National Assembly deputies of the 16th term and People's Council deputies at all levels for the 2026 - 2031 term. Looking back at the long journey that has passed, what is the memory that always makes you feel nostalgic every time you recall it?
- There are things that no matter how long time passes, we still remember clearly as if it were just yesterday. For me, it was the sidewalk corner from Yen The alley leading up to house number 65 Nguyen Thai Hoc. 39 years ago, it was here that Mr. Quan welcomed me home - where I took my first steps to start married life.
Right on the 39th wedding anniversary, when the two of us walked through the old street, Mr. Quan kept me and reminded me of the old sidewalk corner. He said that it was at that place that he welcomed me into house number 65 to start our married life. Because of that special meaning, I took pictures of this street corner as a souvenir. For me, happiness is sometimes just remembering each brick where love began and cherishing those initial values throughout my life.
Audiences are very excited to see her share the moment musician Do Hong Quan sits and accompanies her on the piano to sing the song "The First Leaf". Is music the way you "diary" your happiness?
- It can be said that way! Music is always present in our house as a natural thing. The moment Mr. Quan sits by the piano key accompanied by music for me to sing is not just entertainment, but the harmony of two souls. For 39 years, that melody has been like an invisible string connecting us. In his piano sound and my singing, there are both old memories and the joys of the present blending together.
People often say that artist marriage is inherently stressful, but you have gone through nearly 4 decades together with undisguised satisfaction. What has helped you maintain that balance against the ups and downs and fluctuations of time?
- I think the most important thing is to know how to love, respect and care for each other. From the days when we were young, we lived together very peacefully. The older we get, the more we need each other. Anh Quan is a busy musician with many social tasks. Although I don't know too much about his expertise, I am always ready to help, share and accompany him. I always feel happy and honored to be with my husband. This sustainability does not come naturally, my life needs striving over time to achieve the current balance.
It is known that in addition to music and movies, recently you and musician Do Hong Quan have also often appeared together in photoshoots. Is this your way of refreshing your love?
- That's right, the best thing for me right now is to accompany Mr. Quan on such trips! Hunting for photos together helps us have new experiences, together admire the beauty of life through the lens. This companionship helps our marriage always be fresh, even though we have been together for nearly 40 years.
Behind the moments of sublimation with art or long trips, how will your daily life at home go?
- Our life is also simple like any other family. Almost every time we are free, both husband and wife choose to eat at home. We believe that family is the most peaceful haven, where we can shed all work pressure to return to being normal wives and husbands. In the kitchen, we have very harmonious coordination: If Mr. Quan comes home early, I will go to the market to choose the freshest food ingredients, pre-process them, and he will be the one who directly stands on the kitchen. To be honest, once Mr. Quan has entered the kitchen, the dishes are always excellently delicious. Preparing a meal together is the way we care for and take care of each other.
On International Happiness Day March 20th, what do you want to say about the meaning of family bond and effort?
- I think happiness lies in cherishing ordinary things and always remembering the "first steps". Don't let everyday trivial things make you forget the beautiful memories that have bonded us together. Happiness needs perseverance and understanding. I just hope that Anh Quan and I have enough health to continue to get old together, cook family meals together and forever preserve the simple moments like for the past 39 years.
