Folk dance connects students

Folk dance performance of the University of Education at the Folk Dance Festival organized by the Thai Nguyen University Student Association.

In schoolyards, folk dance has become a popular extracurricular activity, easy to access, does not require high technical skills, creating opportunities for students to participate, improve their health and connect with the class and faculty. Thanks to its flexibility and collective spirit, folk dance has gradually become a familiar activity in many educational institutions in the province.

On November 23, the Thai Nguyen University Student Association organized a Folk Dance Festival attracting the participation of 7 units with more than 1,500 students. From early morning, the Thai Nguyen University yard was filled with cheerful voices and laughter. In the chilly early winter air, groups of students in dynamic and healthy costumes hurriedly adjusted their scarves, braided their hair and reviewed each dance beat together. Their radiant faces and confident eyes combined with the music made the whole space seem to come alive.

Each unit brought two entries to the Festival, one of which was required: Vietnamese Hearts. The general theme of the contest: love for homeland and country; creative youth spirit; aspiration to contribute, vividly expressed on stage.

The audience experienced many emotions while watching the carefully staged performances. In the required song Vietnamese Hearts, the image of hundreds of students simultaneously placing their hands on their chests, singing loudly the lyrics "We are not afraid to dedicate, we are not afraid to sacrifice. Fatherland! Call my name!" made the audience feel the proud beat of youth. From the determined eyes to the decisive, strong movements, all created a sacred and emotional atmosphere.

In the optional section, each unit chose a different color. Students from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy were youthful and radiant with youthful songs. Students from the School of Foreign Languages brought a performance full of youthful enthusiasm. Meanwhile, students from the University of Science made the whole schoolyard quiet with the moment when Uncle Ho's voice echoed in the background music of the Declaration of Independence, the red flag with a yellow star fluttering among the formation of students in Union uniforms.

Students wearing Union uniforms performed an emotional dance.

Do Thi Binh, Pharmacy Class K19A, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Thai Nguyen University said: I feel very happy participating in the Festival, I find each day of practice more meaningful, I get to practice dancing, talk happily with friends after stressful hours of study, although it is busy but very worthwhile. Participating in the program, my friends and I are very proud, love the Fatherland and want to contribute.

At the end of the Festival, the First Prize went to the team from the University of Education with two elaborately staged performances, gathering 250 students. The mandatory performance featured a large formation, creating blocks and arranging letters creatively. The performance Continuing the story of peace - The road ahead, the young people all dressed in military uniforms, reenacting the journey of pulling artillery, as a tribute to the previous generation.

Student Luong Tung Phuong, Faculty of Physical Education, University of Education shared: Folk dance helps us to improve our health, reduce stress and become more confident. The most valuable thing is the spirit of solidarity, when hundreds of people work together for a performance, we learn to trust, support and respect each other.

Sharing at the festival, Mr. Le Van Hieu, Vice President of Thai Nguyen Provincial Student Association, President of Thai Nguyen University Student Association emphasized: The contest contributes to training health, improving soft skills, connecting students, creating a healthy playground. Hopefully the program will be promoted and developed further in the following years.

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