A young South Korean artist, adorned in vibrant Hanbok, graced the stage at the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Arts and Literature Associations. Her performance, a beautiful blend of traditional songs and the art of Pansori, captivated the audience with its unique narrative style accompanied by a drummer.
Seong, the talented vocalist, shared with Tuoi Tre newspaper that her journey with Pansori began in first grade, and she felt deeply honored to be performing in Vietnam.
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| The energetic and captivating drum dance performance by a South Korean artist. Photo: Thuy Linh / Tuoi Tre |
The cultural program also showcased the talents of South Korean artists, featuring a traditional Salpuri dance and an energetic drum dance that filled the venue with rhythm and joy.
Vietnamese artists contributed to the event with their own traditional folk arts, including ca tru, an ancient ceremonial singing style from the north, chau van, spiritual singing with a deep cultural significance, and hat xam, a folk music genre unique to northern Vietnam.
The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Arts and Literature Association hosted this wonderful event, which also included an exhibition of over 100 photographs, statues, and architectural masterpieces created by Vietnamese and South Korean artists, offering a visual feast for attendees.
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| Vietnamese artists showcase their cultural heritage through performance at the art exchange program between Ho Chi Minh City and Daegu, South Korea. Photo: Thuy Linh / Tuoi Tre |
Nguyen Truong Luu, chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Arts and Literature Associations, expressed his hopes that this cultural exchange would foster more opportunities for cooperation and future exchanges between the two nations.
Lee Chang Hwan, head of the Daegu City Union of Culture and Arts Associations, echoed these sentiments, stating that art exchange events and the promotion of artistic products will strengthen the bond and collaboration between Ho Chi Minh City and Daegu.
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| A moment of appreciation: Representatives from Vietnam and South Korea admire the artwork at the exhibition held during the art exchange program. Photo: Thuy Linh / Tuoi Tre |
Ca Tru Performances in Hanoi’s Old Quarter
A good way for tourists to experience the local culture of Hanoi is to attend a live Ca tru performance, a traditional form of Vietnamese music, performed by Thang Long Ca Tru Club’s singers at Quan De Temple on Hang Buom Street in the Old Quarter of Hanoi.
Vietnam’s unique cultural heritage
November 23 is Vietnam’s Cultural Heritage Day which aims to promote and honour the values of unique cultural heritage elements of Vietnam.
Music Story of the Old Quarter
On Friday evening the second week of the month, a show entitled “Music Story of the Old Quarter” takes place at the Old Quarter’s Culture Exchange Centre, No. 50 Dao Duy Tu Street. It is a part of the program to introduce traditional and contemporary music of the land of Thang Long, Hanoi to both domestic and foreign visitors.
Event Series Celebrates Hanoi’s Vibrant Cultural Heritage in the Old Quarter
NDO – A programme will be held from November 17 to 26 in the Hanoi Old Quarter to honour the capital city’s cultural heritages.
‘Cua Dinh’ singing successfully revived after six decades of decline
NDO – A performance featuring ‘Cua Dinh’ folk singing will be held at the Vietnam National Institute of Culture and Arts Studies in Hanoi on November 14, marking the successful revival of the musical genre after six decades of decline.
