A special art show themed “Bac Giang New Day” will be held at 8:00 p.m. on December 30, 2023 in February 3 Square of Bac Giang City (Bac Giang province) by the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism to welcome the New Year 2024.

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The music night features performances by many famous singers, musicians and music bands from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City such as Minh Quan, Hong Lien, Quach Mai Thy, Thu Thuy, Tuan Ngoc, Manh Quan, Le Tuan, Duong Ngoc Thai, TK Dance troupe, Thang Long Band...

At the event, the singers will perform various songs praising the Party, the homeland and the country such as: "Tu hao hai tieng Viet Nam or Proud Vietnam", "Thenh thang duong moi or New spacious road", "Tuoi xuan dang Dang or Dedicate the youth to the Party" among others.

Along with that many songs are inspired by the youth and love and performed by a modern styles of young singers and dancers. The public will also enjoy the comedy "Tet away from home" by Vuong Rau comedy group; the play "Your stick will hit your back again" performed by the group of comedians Chi Trung, Thanh Binh and Nhu Trang.

The program will be broadcast live on Bac Giang Radio and Television Station in about 150 minutes.

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