Vinh Khuat will debut his new composition for Countdown 2020. (Photo: vtv.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) - As many as 100young artists will help ring in the New Year with the musical extravaganza‘Countdown 2020’ at Hoan Kiem Lake on December 31 night.
Entitled 'Dance of Light', the event is co-heldby the Hanoi People’s Committee, Vietnam Television (VTV) and ViettelMilitary Industry and Telecoms Group (Viettel).
“We invited young artists to perform at theevent,” said one of the event’s producers Diep Chi. “The young artists, who arecreative and energetic, will inspire people."
Attending 'Dance of Light', guests will enjoymusical performances by singers Phuong Uyen, Luu Huong Giang, NguCung, Vinh Khuat and many others.
Germany-based Vinh Khuat, who gained fame afterreturning to compete at VTV's Sao Mai Singing Contest 2019, will debut a newcomposition for the event.
The event will also honour figures whose greatefforts were recognised in 2019. They are scientists Ho Quang Cua and NguyenThi Hiep; designer Cong Tri; and singer Son Tung.
Cua is Vice Chairman of the Soc Trangprovince-based Union of Science and Technology Associations. He was involved inthe creation of rice variety ST25, which was named the World's Best Riceat the 11th World Rice Conference in Manila.
Tri is an established designer known globally,with his creations worn by celebrities including Beyonce, Rihanna and KatyPerry.
Son Tung has gained success with his SkyTour 2019 and music video Hay Trao Cho Anh (Give It To Me). The videois the first co-operation between the Vietnamese pop singer and American rapperSnoop Dogg. It garnered 70 million views on YouTube just a week after itslaunch.
Scientist Nguyen Thi Hiep is one of the top 100Asian scientists. She has developed a bio-glue that seals wounds and can evenbe loaded with living cells or therapeutics.
The event will be aired live on VTV's Channel 1.The audience, including event-goers and television viewers, will have achance to play a mini game with total prizes worth 1 billion VND (43,000USD)./.
Thousands of people in HCM City are expected to participate in “Lights 2019”, the New Year Countdown party which will be organised on Nguyen Hue Walking Street from 8pm on December 31 until midnight.
A variety of activities are set to be launched across Ho Chi Minh City as a way of the southern city welcoming the New Year, including special artistic performances, a countdown party, and a spectacular display of fireworks.
The ambassador noted that among the 300,000 Vietnamese residing in the RoK, around 3,000 are living in Pyeongtaek and contributing actively to the local economy. Ho expressed his hope that the local authorities will continue support the overseas Vietnamese community in the city.
This is the first time since the adoption of the Convention that a country has served two consecutive terms on the Committee. The outcome shows the trust and recognition that member states have given Vietnam for its efforts and achievements in carrying out and promoting the Convention, as well as for its active role, strong standing, and growing credibility at UNESCO.
Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
Vietnam’s cinematic appeal lies in its diverse settings, from terraced mountains and limestone karsts to bustling markets and ancient towns. Its mix of ethnic vibes, buzzing street life, and old traditions gives directors a goldmine for storytelling.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
Vinh Khuat will debut his new composition for Countdown 2020. (Photo: vtv.vn) 
