Vietnam-US concert conveys message of peace
(VOV) - Vietnamese and American artists have performed at a concert in Hanoi as part of celebrations of the 20th anniversary of normalized Vietnam-US diplomatic ties, sending a message of peace to young generations.
The March 10 concert drew the participation of Phillips Exeter Academy’s Concert Choir and Chamber Orchestra, and art troupes from the New Hampshire Academy of Performing Arts, and the Vietnam National Academy of Music.
Deputy Minister of Sport, Culture and Tourism Vuong Duy Bien highlighted the concert as a good opportunity for boosting cultural exchange and mutual understanding between the two nations.
In their congratulatory messages to the event, Principal of the Exeter Phillips Academy Thomas Hassan and New Hampshire Governor Maggie Hassan said the great musical event will help strengthen the friendship and bilateral diplomatic ties.
Music lovers would understand the message of peace from every piece of music, they noted.
Many music Western masterpieces were performed at the event, including those composed by famous musicians like Scott Joplin, Mozart, and Arcangelo Corelli.
A number of Vietnamese folksongs were also displayed, such as Hau Xa Thuong (ceremonial singing), Chiec Khan Pieu (Pieu scarf), and Trong Com (Rice drum).
During the 14-day “Peace and Innovation” tour, Vietnamese and American artists are set to take the stage in some major cities - Hue city on March 14, Hoi An city on March 16, and Ho Chi Minh City on March 19.