Singer Thai Bao will perform at the show to praise patriotism. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - Beautiful tunes praising the fatherland and patriotismwill be presented during a special music show to welcome the new year onJanuary 6.
The performance “Vang Mai Giai Dieu To Quoc” (Rhythm of theFatherland Resounds Everlastingly) will be organised at the Hanoi Opera Houseand broadcast live on VTC1 channel.
It will also air at thewebsites vtc.com.vn and toquoc.vn allowing Vietnameseoverseas to watch.
The online newspaper toquoc.vn will host the show following thesuccess of the first one of its kind organised last year.
Various singers including Thai Bao, Quang Tho, Trong Tan and Ho Quynh Huong aswell as performers from the Vietnam National Music Song and DanceTheatre, the choir of the Vietnam Academy of Music and the Ba Dinh districtCultural Children’s Centre.
Famous singer Jimmi Nguyen from the US will return to thecountry to perform at the show as an effort of the organiser to shorten thedistance between Vietnamese people at home and overseas, according to NguyenThanh Liem, head of the organising board.
“Though Jimmi Nguyen lives far from the country, he is always directed towardthe homeland and has composed many songs expressing nostalgia and patriotism,”said Liem.
“That’s the reason why we want him to perform at the show as a representativeof Vietnamese overseas who has always stuck with the country.”
This is the second time singer Thai Bao has performed at the show.
She said the show gathers famous artists and presents beautiful songs whichhave won audience’s hearts for years.
“I feel proud to have a chance to perform on the stage of the show,” said Bao.“I will sing classic songs however, together with musical instrumentalists, Iwill find new ways to bring new emotions for the audience.”
Bao said that among numerous music shows organised during a year, theperformance “Vang Mai Giai Dieu To Quoc” is remarkable. It offers audience awonderful experience of music, singing and dancing.
Jimmi Nguyen has lived far from the homeland since when he was young but healways remembers and feels proud of his roots.
“The songs I composed express the patriotism and nostalgia of myself and otherVietnamese overseas.” –VNA
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Singer Thai Bao will perform at the show to praise patriotism. (Photo: VNA)
