The troupe from the Philippines will perform a folk dance called Tinikling (Photo courtesy of the organisation board) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Eight art troupes fromdifferent countries are participating in the International Children’sFestival in the ancient city of Hoi An, the central province of Quang Nam.
Under the theme Colourful Cultural World,the festival is held by the Vietnam National Television (VTV) with thepurpose of cultural exchange and strengthening understanding andsolidarity among children of the different countries.
The participating countries include the Republicof Korea, Indonesia, Russia, Thailand, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, China andhost Vietnam.
“The children will get to know the culture ofthe homeland and discover the richness and multicoloured culture of differentcountries at the festival,” said Pham Hong Tuyen, one of the organisers.
The festival will include many outdoor activesand performances. The children will experience Vietnamese culture in Hoi Ansuch as ao dai tailoring, visiting the Japanese Bridge onthe Hoai River and watching as artisans make lanterns and pottery.
The highlight of the festival will be a galawhich will be aired live on VTV’s channel 1 at 7pm on May 31.
The gala will see impressive performances byinternational and Vietnamese troupes such as jazz music by Korean group JuniorBigband, a Kalinka dance by the Russian troupe and music by the children'schoir from Sri Lanka.
The Thai children's art troupe is from Joselp Nakhon SawanSchool, which has recently won six championships in different musiccompetitions in the country. They will perform a beautiful classical mask dancewhich is usually only performed at royal banquets.
The Philippine troupe will bring a folk danceknown as Tinikling — the most popular dance named after along-legged bird in the Philippines.
Sangar Seni Citra Budaya Bogor art troupe from Indonesiawill perform a Jati Maung dance — a storyabout tigers that transports the audience into a forest andfocuses on animal protection.
Vinschool art troupe will tell the story of thefestival and typical culture of each region in Vietnam through dances.
The beginning of the gala night will see the release of lanternsand a carnival with the theme East Meets West on Hoi River torecall the busy trade scene of ancient Hoi An.
There will be a fireworks display at the end of the gala atLight Square in Vinpearl Nam Hoi An.
The festival is held annually to celebrate InternationalChildren’s Day on June 1 to strengthen the friendship and solidarity ofcountries in the region through cultural activities and exchanges betweenchildren.
At its first iteration in 2016, the festival gatheredchildren from ASEAN countries. It expanded last year to draw theparticipation of the Republic of Korea, Russia, China and Japan.-VNS/VNA
Under the theme Colourful Cultural World,the festival is held by the Vietnam National Television (VTV) with thepurpose of cultural exchange and strengthening understanding andsolidarity among children of the different countries.
The participating countries include the Republicof Korea, Indonesia, Russia, Thailand, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, China andhost Vietnam.
“The children will get to know the culture ofthe homeland and discover the richness and multicoloured culture of differentcountries at the festival,” said Pham Hong Tuyen, one of the organisers.
The festival will include many outdoor activesand performances. The children will experience Vietnamese culture in Hoi Ansuch as ao dai tailoring, visiting the Japanese Bridge onthe Hoai River and watching as artisans make lanterns and pottery.
The highlight of the festival will be a galawhich will be aired live on VTV’s channel 1 at 7pm on May 31.
The gala will see impressive performances byinternational and Vietnamese troupes such as jazz music by Korean group JuniorBigband, a Kalinka dance by the Russian troupe and music by the children'schoir from Sri Lanka.
The Thai children's art troupe is from Joselp Nakhon SawanSchool, which has recently won six championships in different musiccompetitions in the country. They will perform a beautiful classical mask dancewhich is usually only performed at royal banquets.
The Philippine troupe will bring a folk danceknown as Tinikling — the most popular dance named after along-legged bird in the Philippines.
Sangar Seni Citra Budaya Bogor art troupe from Indonesiawill perform a Jati Maung dance — a storyabout tigers that transports the audience into a forest andfocuses on animal protection.
Vinschool art troupe will tell the story of thefestival and typical culture of each region in Vietnam through dances.
The beginning of the gala night will see the release of lanternsand a carnival with the theme East Meets West on Hoi River torecall the busy trade scene of ancient Hoi An.
There will be a fireworks display at the end of the gala atLight Square in Vinpearl Nam Hoi An.
The festival is held annually to celebrate InternationalChildren’s Day on June 1 to strengthen the friendship and solidarity ofcountries in the region through cultural activities and exchanges betweenchildren.
At its first iteration in 2016, the festival gatheredchildren from ASEAN countries. It expanded last year to draw theparticipation of the Republic of Korea, Russia, China and Japan.-VNS/VNA
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