Growing up in the spotlight

The stage is not only a place to show talent, but also an environment to train the courage and skills of art students. Right from when they were still in school, students of the Faculty of Culture and Arts, Lao Cai College have had the opportunity to perform on many real stages and participate in professional art programs. This is the school's training strategy, aiming to train performance skills and help students gradually mature on the path of art.

Excellently winning two first prizes in the Solo and Group categories at the 2025 National Chinese Singing Festival, Ma Thi A Ong - a final year student of intermediate vocal music, Faculty of Culture and Arts, Lao Cai College, left a deep impression on the audience.

From a shy, quiet girl who hesitated in front of a crowd more than 2 years ago, A Ong has now become a confident, competent student on stage.

His success is the result of a process of continuous learning and training, from his first awkward performance to the big stage where he confidently shines in front of a large audience.

Ma Thi A Ong won first prize with the solo performance "Left Hand Pointing to the Moon" at the 2025 National Chinese Singing Festival.

Ma Thi A Ong shared: “From the first year of school, I went to perform. In the early days, I sang with the band at the cafe. After that, with more experience and the support of teachers, I participated in many art programs organized by the Faculty and collaborated with the Provincial Ethnic Arts Group in several big programs. From the first performances, I gradually accumulated experience, practiced expressive skills, handled situations and gained confidence on stage."

“The first days on stage, I was very nervous, but now performing in front of a large audience, I am no longer nervous. The audience's cheers are the motivation for me to perform better.”

_{- Ma Thi A Ong, student of the Faculty of Culture and Arts, Lao Cai College---}

Ma Thi A Ong performs in the TV show "Lao Cai in music "

Not only Mr. A, most of the students majoring in performing arts at the Faculty of Culture and Arts, Lao Cai College have grown up through the real stage.

Currently, the Faculty is training nearly 200 students in two levels: intermediate and college, with diverse majors, including: Traditional musical instruments, Organ, Piano, Vocal music, Dance performance and Painting.

According to the training program, students will study theory and practice hours at school and practice at art units outside the school for at least 20% of the program (equivalent to about 600 hours). This helps students apply knowledge in class into practice effectively, get acquainted with the professional environment, and develop comprehensive performance skills.

Based on feedback from the practice process, the Faculty will continue to adjust and improve the training program, ensuring that graduates not only have a solid grasp of theory but also are proficient in practice, ready to meet career requirements.

Mr. Do Xuan Quynh, Head of Culture and Arts Faculty, Lao Cai College

To create conditions for students to practice their profession, the Faculty of Culture and Arts has cooperated with the Provincial Ethnic Arts Troupe and the Provincial Cultural and Cinema Center to help students have the opportunity to perform live on professional stages. In addition, the Faculty also proactively contacts localities to help students participate in mass art programs, thereby accumulating rich experience from professional stages to community service programs. In addition, students are also encouraged to seek out opportunities to perform at other events, creating a habit of being proactive and flexible.

Students of the Faculty of Culture and Arts practice in preparation for a performance.

A series of art programs to welcome the Party Congress in communes and wards recently carried out by the Faculty of Culture and Arts is a vivid demonstration of the practical performance activities of students. Each program lasts from 15 to 30 minutes, requiring students to perform seriously and professionally. The performances are elaborately staged, helping students practice their skills, improve their professional quality, and at the same time form a professional performance style. Thereby, they can observe and learn from their co-stars and professional artists from how to prepare before the show, work style and interact with the audience on stage.

Student Ha Van Chinh, majoring in Vocal Music, shared: “I have stood on stage many times, but through the performances to welcome the Party Congress, I realized the solemn and meaningful nature of the glorious Party and the great Uncle Ho. Through that, I feel myself to be much more mature and confident.”

Students of the Faculty of Culture and Performing Arts performed in the art program welcoming the Congress of Cam Duong Ward Party Committee.

The stage is not only a place for students to show their talents but also a real "school" where they practice their skills, courage and performance style. From the first "steps" of confusion, through performances inside and outside the school, students of the Faculty of Culture and Arts, Lao Cai College gradually mature, know how to be proactive, flexible and confident in facing the audience.

To date, 15 classes of art students from Lao Cai College have graduated, becoming the core force in agencies, art units and local cultural and art movements. The presence of a well-trained young generation not only enhances the performing arts in Lao Cai, but also inspires the next generation of students, proving that, under the spotlight, young artists have matured and are ready to shine.

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