The sound of the guitar tells the story of spring.

(Dong Nai) - While the apricot and peach blossoms are still in full bloom and the spirit of Tet (Vietnamese New Year) is still abundant in every greeting, let's join the "Children's Music Garden" program on the 4th day of Tet to listen to the clear sounds of traditional musical instruments and further appreciate the beauty of traditional culture and the bonds of family.

Báo Đồng Nai•19/02/2026

Chau Anh performed "Spring Song" (by Thanh Son) with the Happy Kids dance troupe, the clear sound of the two-stringed fiddle spreading the beauty of traditional music during Tet. Photo: Xuan Phu

In the warm atmosphere of spring, the "Children's Music Garden" program, themed "Tet of Love," delivers a gentle yet meaningful message about the transition: "Bidding farewell to the snake, welcoming the horse." The old year is bid farewell by closing the chapter of the diligent and hardworking Year of the Snake. The new year also marks the beginning of the powerful and soaring journey of the Year of the Horse, filled with hope and dreams. Under the charming guidance of MCs Thoai Anh and Thao Nguyen, the audience will be immersed in emotionally resonant musical stories.

The "Children's Music Garden" program, themed "Tet of Love," aired on the 4th day of Tet, offered a warm atmosphere of traditional Vietnamese music, conveying a message of bidding farewell to the old year and welcoming the new year with faith and hope. Photo: Xuan Phu

Chau Anh, Mai Phuong, and Thai Hoa share their New Year's wishes, bidding farewell to the diligent and persistent Year of the Snake and welcoming the strong and ambitious Year of the Horse. Photo: Xuan Phu

The program on the 4th day of Tet (Lunar New Year) welcomes three guest artists with impressive artistic achievements, bringing positive energy to the beginning of the new year. Meet the talented "young artists" of Dong Nai province: Phan Nguyen Chau Anh, a 6th grade student from Trang Dai Secondary School, with her soulful playing of the Nhi (a type of Vietnamese stringed instrument). Chau Anh not only won Third Prize at the national level, First Prize at the provincial level, and many city-level awards in the Youth and Children's Creative Competition, but she also received a Certificate of Commendation from the Chairman of the People's Committee of Dong Nai province, was honored as a "Good Child of Uncle Ho" at the provincial level, and recently, she was awarded the title of "Young Historian" by the Dong Nai Provincial Children's House. The siblings Thai Hoa and Mai Phuong: Two "precious gems" of Loc Ninh commune. Thai Hoa won First Prize in solo performance of the stone xylophone (category B) at the provincial level, while his younger sister Mai Phuong also excelled, winning First Prize in solo performance of musical instruments (category A) at the primary school level in 2025.

Phan Nguyen Chau Anh (class 6/22, Trang Dai Secondary School), a model child with many outstanding achievements and a passion for the two-stringed fiddle (Nhị). Photo: Minh Hue

At the program, the audience will enjoy unique performances of traditional musical instruments, meticulously crafted in terms of stage design, costumes, scenery, and props. The stage bursts with traditional colors, bringing a fresh feeling like the awakening of the mountains and forests on the first day of the year. The vibrant sounds of the mountains and forests are captured by the stone xylophone played by Thai Hoa and Mai Phuong in the songs "Spring Gathering" and "Let's Forget the Past"; the profound melodies of the homeland are conveyed by Chau Anh's two-stringed fiddle in "Spring Song," evoking not only peace but also a love for traditional folk music. And the warm message conveyed through the performance of "Let's Go Home" perfectly concludes the message of reunion and family affection.

Siblings Nguyen Thai Hoa and Nguyen Kieu Mai Phuong (from Loc Ninh commune) share their journey in pursuing traditional musical instruments, especially the stone xylophone. Photo: Minh Hue

Thai Hoa performed the song "Let bygones be bygones" (Huynh Hien Nang) on the stone xylophone, conveying the message of closing the chapter on unfulfilled things and entering the new year more peacefully. Photo: Phuong Dung

Through a lighthearted interaction, the young guests not only showcased their talents but also shared simple wishes: from helping their parents and wishing their grandparents a Happy New Year to the aspiration to preserve the national musical identity. "Tet of Love" reminds us that happiness sometimes lies in how we care for each other and share gentle melodies every day. Don't miss this emotional event. Let's join the Children's Music Garden to write more brilliant notes for a happy and successful new year. The Children's Music Garden program, themed "Tet of Love," will be broadcast on the 4th day of the Lunar New Year (Year of the Horse), Friday, February 20, 2026, on DN1 channel of Dong Nai Newspaper and Radio, or streamed online via the TV 360 app.