(Fatherland) - On the evening of July 2 (Moscow time) at the Zaryadie Concert Hall in Moscow, Russia, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vietnam in coordination with relevant agencies solemnly held the Opening Ceremony of Vietnamese Cultural Days in the Russian Federation in 2024.
On the evening of July 2 (Moscow time) at the Zaryadie Concert Hall in Moscow, Russia, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vietnam in coordination with relevant agencies solemnly held the Opening Ceremony of the Vietnamese Cultural Days in the Russian Federation in 2024. Attending the program were Chief Justice of the Supreme People's Court Nguyen Hoa Binh ; Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung; Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Vietnam to the Russian Federation Dang Minh Khoi. On the Russian side, there were Mr. Andrey Yatskin, First Vice Chairman of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation; Ms. OBLiubimova, Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation. Notably, the Opening Ceremony was attended by about 1,000 spectators who are Russians and Vietnamese people living, studying and working in the Russian Federation.
Before the opening ceremony, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung, First Vice Chairman of the Federation Council of Russia Andrey Yatskin; Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation OBLiubimova and delegates visited the exhibition space “Vietnam – Country of cultural heritage”, displaying impressive photographic works about natural and cultural heritages in Vietnam.
The event was held to implement the Joint Statement on deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the Russian Federation, during President Vladimir Putin's state visit to Vietnam on June 20, towards the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the Russian Federation (1950-2025).
The Non La and Ao Dai performance by the Vietnam Contemporary Arts Theater dance troupe opened the opening art program of the Vietnam Cultural Days in Russia in 2024.
After the opening performance, artists from the Vietnam National Academy of Music, many of whom graduated from prestigious music schools in Russia, performed Russian classical music, as well as Vietnamese classical music composed in the Russian musical style. This helped the audience see the similarities and cultural exchanges between Vietnam and Russia.
Harp solo performance entitled Aria in Classic style performed by NS. Nguyen Dang Bao Tram. Accompaniment by String and Piano Chamber Group.
Excerpt from The Red River Story performed by Meritorious Artist Pham Truong Son (violin), Artist Nguyen Hong Anh (cello) and Artist Nguyen Huy Phuong (piano).
Violin solo part of Eagle Song by People's Artist Bui Cong Duy. Accompaniment by Artist Nguyen Trinh Huong.
Solo part of Russian Fields by musician Nguyen Khac Hoa.
The performances were especially enjoyed by the Russian audience. Each performance ended with endless applause and cheers from the audience.
Solo performance How fair this spot - Zdes khorosho, Op.21, No.7 by musician Dao To Loan.
Performance of Piano Quintet in E flat major, Op. 44 (Mov. 1) by Meritorious Artist Nguyen Trong Binh (violin I), Artist Nguyen Thien Minh (violin II), Artist Phung Hoai Thu (viola), Artist Nguyen Hong Anh (cello), Artist Nguyen Huy Phuong (piano).
Audience filled the Zaryadie Moscow Concert Hall .
Following the art program, the audience enjoyed dance performances and performances of unique traditional Vietnamese musical instruments, introducing the unique features of Vietnamese culture.
Pounding Rice on a Moonlit Night Dance by the Dance Group of the Vietnam Contemporary Arts Theatre.
Xam Xoan - Kalinka performance by the National Music Department of Vietnam National Academy of Music.
Crane dance performance by artist Huynh Nhu.
The work Moscow Afternoon is performed by Meritorious Artist Nguyen Thi Le Giang (mono-bùu), Artist Dao To Loan (soprano), Artist Nguyen Khac Hoa (baritone), Harp and the Vietnam Academy of Music's Ethnic Music Group.
Russian audiences especially enjoyed performances of Vietnamese traditional musical instruments composed in the Russian musical style.
Performance of the dance Fire of the Highlands by the dancers of the Vietnam Contemporary Arts Theater.
Meritorious Artist Nguyen Hoang Anh (Traditional Flute) and the Traditional Music Group of the Vietnam National Academy of Music performed the Highland Festival.
Czardas performance by artist Le Thi Ngoc Ha (T'rung) and the Ethnic Music Group of the Vietnam National Academy of Music.
The performance Hello Vietnam - My Fatherland Russia by the dance group of the Vietnam Contemporary Arts Theater closed the special art program on the opening night of the Vietnamese Cultural Days in the Russian Federation.
The art performances on the opening night of the Vietnamese Cultural Days in Russia received a very positive response and left a deep impression on the Russian audience about the image of Vietnam with its rich and unique cultural traditions but also many similarities with Russian culture.
Chief Justice of the Supreme People's Court Nguyen Hoa Binh; Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung; First Vice Chairman of the Federation Council of Russia Andrey Yatskin; Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation OBLiubimova and delegates presented flowers and congratulated the artists.
Xuan Truong (From Moscow, Russian Federation)
Source: https://toquoc.vn/chum-anh-dac-sac-dem-khai-man-nhung-ngay-van-hoa-viet-nam-tai-lien-bang-nga-20240703053724047.htm
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