The event, a regional final, witnessed a spectacular display of talent from nearly 300 contestants across Australia, South Korea, China, the United States, and host country Vietnam.
In the amateur category, nine-year-old guitar prodigy Nguyen Lee Hieu claimed first place, while 12-year-old violinist Wang Shang En and 13-year-old drummer Le Ha Linh Chi secured second and third prizes, respectively.
Moving on to the professional category, the first prize was awarded to 22-year-old Giang A Hang, an ethnic H’Mong man from Sa Pa town. They were closely followed by 17-year-old pianist Tran Nhat Minh and 18-year-old guitarist Duong Anh Duc, who took home second and third prizes.
The top three students, Giang A Hang, Tran Nhat Minh, and Duong Anh Duc, will now advance to the HKIMF final in Hong Kong, China. There, they will showcase their talents on Chinese woodwinds, piano, and guitar, respectively, from August 15 to 21.
First held in 2013, HKIMF has become a celebrated event, attracting approximately 3,000 participants. This year marks the festival’s 11th edition, and it continues to be a platform for discovering exceptional musical talent and fostering cultural exchange within the Asian region.
Tuyen Quang to host big cultural festival in September
Thanh Tuyen Festival will be held from September 12 to 14 in the northern province of Tuyen Quang.
Sam Son sea festival slated for April 21
The 2018 sea festival of Sam Son city of the north central coastal province of Thanh Hoa will take place on April 21, heard a press conference held in the city on April 12.
Ba Ria – Vung Tau to host 2019 Vietnam Film Festival
NDO – The 21st Vietnam Film Festival, themed ‘Developing a national, humanistic, creative and integrated cinema industry of Vietnam’, will take place from November 23-27 in Vung Tau city, the southern province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau.
The Offering Ceremony at the Hamlet Entrance of the M’nong People
The offering ceremony at the hamlet entrance is considered the year’s most important communal activity the M’nong people. It is often held in late March and early April of the lunar calendar with the aim of praying to the genies for good weather, bumper crops, health and luck all year round.
Vietnam-Laos-China ‘con’ throwing festival to take place in Lai Chau
NDO – A ‘con’ (colourful fabric ball) throwing festival of border districts in Vietnam, Laos and China is scheduled to take place in the northern province of Lai Chau on December 29-31, 2019, under the theme “Friendship Colours”.
