Siu Black, Phuong Thanh, Trong Phuc made a beautiful impression at the 2025 Buddha's Birthday Celebration program

Singer Siu Black was warmly cheered by the audience

On the evening of May 11, at Loc Uyen Pagoda, District 6, Ho Chi Minh City, a special art program celebrating the Buddha's Birthday PL.2569 - DL.2025, performed by Meritorious Artist and Musician Vo Thanh Liem, attracted a large audience. The program featured more than 50 famous artists with spiritually meaningful performances that left a deep impression on the audience.

Hundreds of Buddhists and art lovers gathered at the temple to immerse themselves in the sacred musical atmosphere, where songs about Buddhism, motherly love, filial piety and the belief in goodness were sung passionately. Despite the rain, the audience still held umbrellas and wore raincoats to watch.

From left to right: Meritorious Artist Ngoc Doi, Meritorious Artist Le Thanh Thao, Meritorious Artist Le Hong Tham, Meritorious Artist Thanh Ngoc and Meritorious Artist Thu Van

Opening the program, singer Vo Anh Ngoc performed the medley "A Thousand Years of Lotus Bloom", receiving cheers from the audience. As the daughter of Meritorious Artist Vo Thanh Liem, singer Vo Anh Ngoc has made constant efforts on the artistic path, continuously gaining the public's affection with her sweet, soulful voice.

Meritorious Artist Thy Trang, Meritorious Artist Ha Nhu (standing), Meritorious Artist Le Tu, People's Artist Huu Quoc (sitting)

Artist Chi Tam took the audience back to their memories with the vọng cổ song he composed, "Ve lai chua xua" - as a gentle reminder of spiritual roots. Next was the graceful appearance of People's Artist Thanh Ngan in the ancient song "Hoa Bat Diet" composed by artist Chi Tam, bringing deep emotions and honoring the lasting beauty of religion.

In particular, using advanced techniques, People's Artist Thanh Ngan sang a duet with the late Meritorious Artist Vu Linh through a class recreating his voice in the recording of this song 10 years ago. The audience was moved and choked with emotion remembering a stage idol who had passed away but whose singing was still loved.

Meritorious Artist Kim Tu Long and Hong Loan

The medley performances also left a strong impression, such as: The medley "Vong kim lang" was performed sweetly by singer Diem Thuy. People's Artist Trong Phuc lit up the stage with "Bai ca dat phuong nam", while artist Kim Luan was moved by the song "Mother Quan The Am".

Many artists chose to perform to honor the compassion of Buddha, such as Meritorious Artist Cam Tien with "Con quy y Tam bao" (composer Dang Minh), or singer Thuy Duong brought "Khuc hoa Bon su Thich Ca".

People's Artist Huu Quoc conveyed a message of compassion through "The Golden Light of Compassion" composed by himself, Meritorious Artist Thy Trang mentioned "Parents' Grace", and People's Artist Que Tran made her mark with "Life".

Meritorious Artist Diem Thanh and Artist Nguyen Van Khoi

Some other special performances include: Meritorious Artist Le Tu - Artist Ha Nhu: "The Nun and the Swordsman", singer Ba Thang - Hoa Hiep: "Mother is the Moon", singer Lieng Kieng Quang and the Gio Viet dance group: "Reciting the Buddha's Birth".

Singer Phuong Thanh received enthusiastic support with two songs: "Offering Flowers" and "Night of Chanting the Lotus Sutra"; Artist Phung Ngoc Bay with the traditional song "Afternoon in Mother's Hometown".

From left to right: Singers Bach Lan, Phuong Thanh and Hoang Chau

The atmosphere became more exciting with the appearance of singer Siu Black through the song "Vietnamese Sacred Fire" - bringing a strong and sacred atmosphere.

The audience was moved by the song "The letter sent to heaven" by singer Bach Lan, or "Thank you, Father" by singer Hong Loan. An emotional ending was the appearance of Meritorious Artist Kim Tu Long with "Sao troi lam gio" and actor Minh Luan with "Que huong ba mien", ending the night in a perfect and meaningful way.

Meritorious Artist Le Trung Thao and singer Bich Phuong

From left to right: People's Artist Trong Phuc, Artist Chi Tam, musician Minh Ngoc, Meritorious Artist musician Vo Thanh Liem

The program is not only a night of entertainment, but also an opportunity to spread the Buddhist spirit, enhance moral values, filial piety, and compassion. In the shimmering light of flower lanterns and the sound of applause, the Buddha's Birthday Festival at Loc Uyen Monastery has become a beautiful mark, contributing to brightening the path of goodness in each person.

Singer Siu Black was not initially invited to participate, but at the last minute she contacted the organizers to sing in the music night, which was not only an art performance but also a spiritual festival, where artists and audiences together lit up the light of understanding, love and goodness.

Meritorious Artist, Musician Vo Thanh Liem and Singer Vo Anh Ngoc

"Loc Uyen Pagoda once again becomes a bridge between art and religion, contributing to the spiritual life of the community" - singer Bich Phuong said and she sang the song "Happy Buddha's Birthday".

The program also has the participation of artist Linh Tam, People's Artist Tan Giao, Meritorious Artist Thu Van, singer Trang Anh Tho, Quach Tuan Du, Meritorious Artist Lam Tuyen, singer Hoang Chau, singer Khanh Binh, Meritorious Artist Vo Minh Lam, Le Hong Tham, Le Trung Thao, artist Linh Ty, artist Binh Tinh, Meritorious Artist Thu Van, Meritorious Artist Ngoc Doi, artist Le Thanh Thao, Dien Trung, Vuong Hoai Phong...

From left to right: Meritorious Artist Le Trung Thao, Meritorious Artist Thanh Ngoc, People's Artist Thoai Mieu, Meritorious Artist Kim Tu Long, Meritorious Artist Thu Van

Many artists were moved when invited to participate in the program. Singer Phuong Thanh shared: "To be able to sing in such a sacred program is a great happiness. Each melody is like a prayer - helping the soul to calm down and spread the light of love."

People's Artist Trong Phuc said: "Buddhist cultural nights always make me emotional. There is no noise, only awareness, gratitude and meditation in each song."

Singer Trang Anh Tho: "This is a rare occasion for me to sing as a prayer. Being present at the Buddha's Birthday celebration is an honor that I cherish."

Source: https://nld.com.vn/siu-black-phuong-thanh-trong-phuc-tao-dau-an-dep-tai-chuong-trinh-mung-phat-dan-2025-196250512060643549.htm