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Singapore fundraising concert raises funds for Vietnamese kids' mid-autumn festival
The auditorium at the Band Academy Singapore recently filled with a crowd who came for a live concert called “Hanoi in Me” jointly held by the Vietnamese Embassy and community there, with the goal of raising funds for the upcoming mid-autumn festival for children.
Vietnamese Ambassador Mai Phuoc Dung said that the event was an opportunity for the community to come together, and turn their hearts to the homeland.
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At the live concert recently held at the Band Academy Singapore. |
Lovely melodies about Hanoi graced the event through the performances of professional singers, and Vietnamese talents.
Trinh Thi Mai, a 39-year-old worker who has been in Singapore for five years, said she was delighted to attend this meaningful event.
Liz Nguyen, a representative from the organising board, said the event was meticulously prepared, and the proceeds, small in value as it was, will make practical contributions to organising the mid-autumn festival for the kids next month.
BAC GIANG - Anyone who has attended the traditional festival of ethnic minorities in Son Dong district will surely share the impression of the vibrant and energetic Tac Xinh dance of the San Chay ethnic group (also known as Cao Lan).
BAC GIANG - The Rowing Festival in Tieu Mai village, Mai Dinh commune, Hiep Hoa district (Bac Giang province) has just been included in the list of national intangible cultural heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Hanoi-styled ‘pho’ and the craft of tailoring Ao Dai in Hue City, Thua Thien Hue Province, have recently been recognised as national intangible cultural heritages by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has officially recognised "Pho Nam Dinh" (Nam Dinh-style pho) and "My Quang" (Quang Nam-style noodle soup) as part of the national intangible cultural heritage list.
BAC GIANG- Bac Giang is one the homes to the heritage of cheo (Vietnamese traditional opera) with many active cheo clubs. In order to preserve this unique traditional folk art, the province has made great efforts to develop the cheo singing and performance movement in the community, contributing to preserving and promoting the value of this national intangible cultural heritage.
Source: VNA
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