33 students were awarded certificates for completing the folk music talent class.
On August 1st, the folk song training course at the Provincial Traditional Arts Center concluded with an artistic performance by 33 talented students who had been selected.
Attending the closing ceremony were Ms. Quach Thi Cuong - Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism; and leaders of the Provincial Traditional Arts Center.
OrganizationA class for teaching talent in folk singing (ví, giặm).The aim is to guide and teach gifted students in junior and senior high school to grasp basic melodies; to identify, guide, train, and nurture talent, creating a pool of performers for professional art units and core cultural figures for the local arts movement.
Over 12 days, under the dedicated guidance of experienced and enthusiastic artists and instructors, the students were introduced in a systematic and lively way to the rich system of melodies of Nghe Tinh folk songs: from ancient melodies such asFolk songs from Truong Luu weaving village, folk songs from the Lam River ferry, folk verses, road songs, boat songs, river songs…up to modified melodies such asSinging for advice, Four Flowers, Ten Blessings of Xamand works with newly written lyrics, possessing high artistic and educational value.
A highlight of this year's class is the gathering of 33 students, the majority of whom are high school students from various localities within the province.
Besides the participation of some outstandingly talented primary and secondary school students with a deep passion for folk songs, high school students, being at an age where they have already formed a foundation of awareness and have a clear artistic orientation, play an important role in improving the quality of the class.
The artistic program presented at the closing ceremony left a deep impression. The students confidently performed pieces requiring high technical skill and emotional depth, such as duet singing:"The poor man sings teasing songs", a work that brings together many difficult melodies. Along with that, the performance: “"A mat to reflect a person's life"The elaborately staged performance vividly recreates scenes of labor and production, inspired by the Hung Hoa mat weaving village on the banks of the Lam River.
This is not only the result of diligent study but also a true testament to the ability of the younger generation to absorb, create, and spread folk music.
Speaking at the closing ceremony, musician Tran Quoc Chung - Director of the Provincial Traditional Arts Center - emphasized: The success of this year's course is the result of close cooperation between the Culture and Education sectors; the silent and persistent efforts of the team of artist-lecturers; the close attention and active support from parents; and especially the learning efforts of the students themselves - the young sprouts on this land rich in traditional folk music.
