When cafes and tea rooms become art spaces.

BAC NINH - Cafés and tea rooms in Bac Ninh are becoming familiar venues for artistic performances. There, simple yet emotionally rich musical evenings have opened up a new cultural space, contributing to the enhancement of the people's spiritual lives.

Aura's Cafe on Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street ( Bac Giang Ward) boasts an eye-catching interior design. Recently, the cafe has become even more vibrant with its live music programs. Right next to where customers enjoy their drinks is a small, elegantly decorated stage. The cafe features two artists playing guitar and organ, along with a host who also sings, creating unique performances. Three times a week, Aura's Cafe hosts themed music nights related to holidays, seasons, or special events to attract a wide range of audiences.

The musical atmosphere at Aura's Cafe.

This place also frequently hosts folk art performances such as hat van (traditional Vietnamese singing), ca tru (traditional Vietnamese folk singing), or bolero music, catering to middle-aged customers. Ms. Phi Thi Thu Huong, the owner, shared: “I hope Aura's Cafe will become a place that connects people through melodies and lyrics. Maintaining the business is quite expensive, but my friends and I are determined to bring music closer to everyone.”

Many cafes and tea rooms in wards and communes such as Vo Cuong, Tu Son, and Tan Yen have also become "cultural meeting points" on weekends. LeLa Cafe (Tan Yen commune) often invites popular young singers, allowing audiences not only to listen to hit songs but also to interact and take photos with their idols. At Lamajo Cafe (Vo Cuong ward), singers and audience members sit close together, conversing through music. Nguyen Phuong Linh, a student at Bac Ninh College of Culture, Arts and Tourism, shared: "Coming here, I get to listen to music and have the opportunity to stand on stage with my friends. It feels comfortable and full of energy."

To make the music night appealing, venue owners focus on investing in sound and lighting systems, arranging the space appropriately, and skillfully choosing suitable themes: sometimes it's revolutionary music, timeless love songs, seasonal melodies, or charity fundraising concerts…

It can be said that these "small stages" in cafes and tea rooms are breathing new life into the cultural life of Bac Ninh, bringing new experiences and fostering community cohesion. According to Mr. Hoang Lien Son, Head of the Cultural Management Department (Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism), weekly art programs have created an attractive playground, contributing to enriching the spiritual life of the people. This is a new cultural feature that needs to be encouraged and improved in quality in the future.

Le Thanh

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