The charm of Quang Ngai countryside in Ho Chi Minh City

The first "Quang Ngai Countryside Colors" program in Ho Chi Minh City in 2024

The colors of Quang Ngai countryside

"Quang Ngai's Countryside Colors" is a cultural, culinary , and tourism festival that showcases the unique identity of Quang Ngai's land and people, contributing to promoting the homeland of Nui An - Song Tra to domestic and international tourists.

The program was organized by the Quang Ngai Hometown Association in Ho Chi Minh City in collaboration with the Quang Ngai Business Club in Ho Chi Minh City, the "Returning to My Hometown Quang Ngai" Club, the "Connecting with Love" Club, and the Quang Ngai Student Club in Ho Chi Minh City.

The event includes numerous food festivals and folk culture events showcasing the unique character of Quang Ngai, catering to hundreds of thousands of people from the province living and working in Ho Chi Minh City, as well as people from other provinces and cities who wish to learn about the people, culture, and cuisine of Quang Ngai.

"The Colors of Quang Ngai Countryside" - First edition, celebrating the Lunar New Year of the Dragon 2024, filled with warmth, human connection, and love for the homeland.

The organizers said the program will continue to be held in the following years as a regular event to help people in difficult circumstances and support students.

One of the highlights of the program is the photo exhibition themed "Quang Ngai - A Hundred Memories, A Thousand Affections," featuring 14 renowned photographers. These 14 authors, with 44 selected photographs, showcase diverse perspectives on their homeland of Quang Ngai, highlighting its beauty and tourism potential.

The program showcases many unique cultural features of Quang Ngai.

The "Singing with the Homeland" concert took place on the evening of January 12th, featuring performances by Meritorious Artist Hong Van, Ho Quynh Huong, Nguyen Phi Hung, Huynh Loi, Nguyen Han, Le Hong, Huynh Trang, Mebla Sia Lo, Bich Sam, and others, along with MCs Vu Manh Cuong and Hong Loan.

A special highlight of the program is the musical scene "Lives of Exile," directed by Nguyen Thai Huan, featuring 12 dancers from the HBSO dance troupe.

The musical evening brought many special emotions to the audience with folk songs, chants, and melodies from the lowlands; folk songs and music from the mountainous regions; and festivals… all contributing to the charm and unique character of the people's lives in this land.

The program also celebrates the unique cultural nuances of the indigenous ethnic groups in the mountainous region, such as the Hrê, Cor, and Ca Dong people.

Interesting exhibition space

The essence of Quang Ngai's countryside is not just about the colors of the Quang Ngai homeland, but also about the identity of the people of Quang Ngai. That identity is: resilience and hard work. Like many other people in Central Vietnam, the people of Quang Ngai are simple, sincere, hospitable… They are also skilled in business and multi-talented.

Every year, during the traditional Lunar New Year, the Quang Ngai Hometown Association and charitable clubs in Ho Chi Minh City organize charitable Tet bus trips, taking street vendors and underprivileged students back to their hometowns to celebrate Tet.

The model of a waterwheel made by artisan Mai Văn Quýt was displayed at the program.

This year's "Sắc Quê Quảng Ngãi" event also aims at charitable work, specifically awarding scholarships to new university students from Quang Ngai and carrying out charitable Tet holiday transportation services.

Initially, the organizing committee is donating 200 million VND to fund 7 Tet holiday bus trips.

Additionally, during the "Singing with the Homeland" music night, a ceremony was held to award 40 scholarships to outstanding students from Quang Ngai province who overcame difficulties to excel in their studies. These 40 scholarships were funded by the Nguyen Thai Binh Scholarship Fund of Thanh Nien newspaper and the Scholarship Fund for Students Overcoming Difficulties and Excelling in Studies of Nguoi Lao Dong newspaper.

It's a fun place for young people to check in.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/sac-que-quang-ngai-tai-tp-hcm-19624011219332187.htm