On March 26, within the framework of the annual concert celebrating the 3th anniversary of the founding of Chulalongkorn University, Thailand's most prestigious university in the capital Bangkok, Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn accompanied a number of orchestras. Thailand's famous singer performed the musical work "Vietnam is at peace", written by Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.
Attending the performance of the work, Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn performed with the Thai erhu in a Vietnamese ao dai. The event had the participation of more than 1.500 spectators who are celebrities, intellectuals, officials of Thailand and the diplomatic corps in Bangkok (Thailand). The Vietnamese Embassy delegation in Thailand led by Charge d'Affaires of the Vietnamese Embassy in Thailand Bui Thi Hue attended the event.
"Vietnam is at peace" is a 68-line poem composed by Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, telling about her impressions and good feelings towards the landscape, country, and people of Vietnam. The poem was adapted into 9 songs based on Thai and Vietnamese music, with a total duration of 50 minutes.
The musical work "Vietnam Reassures Peace" synthesizes many musical forms such as ensemble, choir and dance, performed by nearly 150 musicians, singers, and actors of the Sai Yai Chamchuri Band and the Sai Yai Chamchuri Band. Western musicians from Chulalongkorn University wore Vietnamese ao dai and two lecturers from the Hanoi Conservatory of Music performed on the bau and zither. Many familiar melodies such as: Rice drum, Ly horse dark, Beo dat rat nay, Co la... were introduced to the audience with the accompaniment of Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.
The poem begins by praising the diverse and rich Vietnamese cuisine, with characteristics of the three regions: North, Central and South: "I have heard the stories of the ancients/ Great Vietnamese kitchen with delicious dishes/ Since ancient times, people have been eating pho/ Vietnamese food is not difficult to make/ People say there are three types of Vietnamese food/ North, Central and South, we feel they are all delicious.
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Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn participated in the performance in an ao dai (pink shirt in the middle). (Photo: Vietnamese Embassy in Thailand) |
Next is the content of Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn summarizing Vietnam's heroic history, overcoming hardships and difficulties to achieve economic success today: "Come to Vietnam to learn about history/ Many stories of the people." It's a pity that France colonized the country/ But independence was achieved as desired/ Vietnam's economy has developed since then/ Agriculture can be cultivated in many places/ Rice and coffee are grown. rubber/ Flowers, fruits, vegetables, everything.../ Everyone works enthusiastically/ Diligence helps the country grow."
The performance also gave a lot of praise to lacquer handicrafts, silk, embroidery, painting and traditional Vietnamese music. Throughout the program, beautiful images of the country, people, and Vietnamese cuisine are shown on the stage screen. Folk games and traditional dances are also recreated through carefully prepared and lively scenes with actors in ao dai, conical hats riding bicycles, dancing with flower lanterns...
Through the Princess's delicate eyes, the image of the bamboo dance is humorously expressed: "I once saw them dancing the bamboo trap/ I can dance but it's not the same/ Don't be careless or you'll hurt your leg/ No Be careful not to blame each other for not reminding."
The last part of the poem is an invitation to visit and explore Vietnam that is repeated many times: "There are countless unspeakable stories/ Which are difficult to write because there are too many/ Whenever I have the opportunity I will invite/ Let's go on a fun trip together."
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A bold performance of Vietnamese culture at the event. (Photo: Chulalongkorn University). |
The performance ended in enthusiastic applause from the entire auditorium. After the performance, the delegates also visited the display of some gifts that Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn received during her previous visits to Vietnam, such as Vietnamese musical instruments and some Vietnamese belongings. ethnic minorities in Vietnam, handicrafts, photos or Vietnamese versions of bronze drums.
Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn has visited Vietnam many times and implemented a number of charity and educational projects in Vietnam. Every year, the "Thai Princess Award for teachers who have made many contributions to the cause of education and the community" is awarded to an outstanding teacher from each member country of the Organization of Ministers of Education of Southeast Countries. Asia (SEAMEO), including Vietnam. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn is extremely loved by the Thai people and is also known as the "Angel Princess".
Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn was born in 1955, the third child of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, and is the sister of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn is very sympathetic to Vietnam and has visited many provinces and cities of Vietnam.
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The representative of the Vietnamese Embassy in Thailand presented Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn (left) with a Vietnamese embroidered silk scarf at the event. (Photo: Vietnamese Embassy in Thailand) |
The Vietnamese Embassy in Thailand once compiled a photo book "Vietnam through the lens of Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn", which collected 100 beautiful photos of Vietnam.
In the book, there are 60 photos taken by Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn during her visits to Vietnam from 1993 to 2015. Other photos are precious documentary photos of meetings of the Thai Princess with Vietnamese leaders. Nam, the Princess's contacts with the Vietnamese people and her visits to many Vietnamese landscapes, historical and cultural relics.
