"Mai Vang Nhan Ai" visited musician Nguyen Ton Nghiem and "martial artist" Thanh The

(NLDO) - On the afternoon of June 25, the program "Mai Vang Nhan Ai" organized by Nguoi Lao Dong Newspaper with the support of Nam A Bank visited two artists who are facing difficulties and illnesses: Musician Nguyen Ton Nghiem and artist Thanh The.

Mr. Bui Thanh Liem, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Nguoi Lao Dong Newspaper, presented each of the two artists with 5 million VND.

Mr. Bui Thanh Liem, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Nguoi Lao Dong Newspaper, presented a donation of 5 million VND to support musician Nguyen Ton Nghiem.

Guided by the son of composer Nguyen Ton Nghiem, the delegation visited his home in District 6, Ho Chi Minh City. Welcoming the delegation with a warm smile, composer Nguyen Ton Nghiem was deeply moved. His esophageal cancer had left him frail and in poor health. However, he remained optimistic, watching cultural programs and interacting with friends on his personal social media page.

Composer Nguyen Ton Nghiem

Upon receiving financial support from the "Mai Vàng Humanitarian Program," musician Nguyễn Tôn Nghiêm expressed: "I am very happy. The program has fostered love and support from readers and audiences for artists, creating a ripple effect in the community by helping artists facing difficult circumstances and illnesses. This collective effort and compassion is truly heartwarming. Thank you to Người Lao Động Newspaper and Nam Á Bank."

Composer Nguyen Ton Nghiem was born in 1956 in Binh Duong province . He previously worked at the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Housing and Land and the Ho Chi Minh City Labor Culture Palace. From 1975, he participated in the youth and student arts movement in the city. In 1990, he became the Chairman of the Young Composers Club at the Ho Chi Minh City Music Association.

The "Mai Vàng Humanitarian Program" visits musician Nguyễn Tôn Nghiêm.

Several songs by composer Nguyen Ton Nghiem have been popularized and introduced through various media channels, receiving enthusiastic reception from young people, such as: "Bright Moon," "The Fossilized Bee," "The Road We Travel," "Green Quỳnh Flower," "Saigon - City of Spring," "Beloved Truong Sa," "The Mossy Lover," "Only Memories Remain"... Among them, the two songs "Empty Afternoon" and "Flow of Time" are the most popular, sung by singers Thy Nga and Thuy Duong.

He was awarded the Medal for Contributions to Mass Culture and several central and local awards for his works.

Mr. Bui Thanh Liem, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Nguoi Lao Dong Newspaper, presented a donation of 5 million VND from the "Mai Vang Humanitarian Program" to support artist Thanh The.

After bidding farewell to composer Nguyen Ton Nghiem, the delegation visited the home of artist Thanh The – an apartment on the second floor of the Ly Thuong Kiet apartment building in District 11. This apartment belongs to her son, composer Thanh Dung. For many years, she has been living with her son since the death of her husband, Meritorious Artist Buu Truyen.

Actress Thanh Thế suffered from heart disease and had been largely absent from the stage for many years. Her last performing group was the Lạc Long Quân Stage Club, part of the Ho Chi Minh City Center for Performing Arts and Cinema, which regularly performed at the Sen Hồng stage in 23-9 Park. Her final performance was a tribute to her and other female artists: Meritorious Artist Diệu Hiền, Kiều Phượng Loan, Ngọc Hương, and Mỹ Chi, in the program "Roses on March 8th." That night, she portrayed the role of Phàn Lê Huê, earning the admiration of many of her fellow artists and the audience.

Recently, after a fall while descending the stairs of her apartment building on her way to rehearsals, she was rushed to the hospital by her family. "Since then, the specialist has advised me not to perform anymore. Leaving the spotlight makes me very sad; I miss the audience and my colleagues. That time, the Nguoi Lao Dong newspaper reported on my situation, and many colleagues and audience members sent money to help. Receiving this support today is truly touching. This kindness is unforgettable for me," said artist Thanh The.

Actress Thanh Thế in the role of the Goddess (excerpt from "The Goddess Offering the Five Sacred Banners")

Artist Thanh Thế was originally a leading female performer at the Huỳnh Long traditional opera stage. She and her husband passed on their skills to many young artists who have been involved with this artistic tradition. Audiences who admire Thanh Thế's talent always remember her leading female roles in plays such as: "Spring Comes to the Peak of Mã Phi", "The Hero Selling Charcoal", "Đào Tam Xuân", "The Goddess Offering the Five Sacred Flags", "Phàn Lê Huê"…

"Now that I'm getting older, every evening watching cải lương (Vietnamese traditional opera) programs on television, tears well up in my eyes because I miss my profession. But with my illness, how can I perform as I used to? I would like to express my gratitude to the devoted audience who have loved me and my husband for many decades. I will forever cherish that sacred feeling," she said emotionally.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/van-nghe/mai-vang-nhan-ai-tham-nhac-si-nguyen-ton-nghiem-va-dao-vo-thanh-the-20200625155342143.htm