'Father and Son's Journey Across Thousands of Miles': The Unexpected Journey of Artist Ho Viet
Instead of traveling to a foreign place, artist Ho Viet and his daughter embarked on a journey to discover things that are "old yet new" right in the Central Highlands in the program 'Father and Daughter Travel a Thousand Miles'.
In the program "Father and Daughter's Journey," artist Ho Viet and his daughter Tue Nhi (Tigon) embarked on a unique trip: exploring cultural values and connecting with the community right in the familiar Central Highlands. This journey brought many unexpected experiences, helping the father and daughter re-evaluate seemingly old things in a completely new way.
Discover local culture through everyday things.
Despite the initial plans being disrupted by the weather, the father and son's trip unfolded with extraordinary opportunities. They visited Kon Trang Long Loi village, meeting the village elder A Thu, who is dedicated to preserving and passing on the gong culture to the younger generation. Although they live just over 1 km away, this was Tigon's first time visiting the elder's home, listening to stories about traditional musical instruments, and even trying his hand at assembling a T'rưng instrument.
The excitement continued into the evening when the father and son joined a gong and traditional dance class with other children in the village. While artist Ho Viet focused on learning the rhythm of the gongs, Tigon happily joined in the graceful dances. The class concluded with a lively performance, combining the sounds of gongs and traditional dances.
Experience the life and work of the local people.
The journey of discovering new things continued when Tigon went with her father to the coffee plantation for the first time, even though it was only a few hundred meters from their house. She seemed delighted, proactively asking questions and learning to sing along with the women in the village. This experience made artist Ho Viet realize that even the interesting things right beside her could be valuable lessons for her child.
Later, the father and son met artist Nguyen Nam, a wood sculptor from the Central Highlands. Tigon expressed his surprise at seeing how a lifeless piece of wood could be transformed into a work of art. Through this, artist Ho Viet conveyed a lesson about the value of labor, creativity, and the importance of preserving traditional culture.
Spreading community values through meaningful projects.
The trip was not only about exploring the culture but also an opportunity for the father and son to connect with nature and the community. They participated in the "Bringing Orchids Back to the Forest" project, which artist Ho Viet had been working on for many years. Following that, the father and son collaborated on the "Bicycle Bank" project, bringing bicycles to the Xop Commune Secondary and Primary School in Quang Ngai Province, so that underprivileged students could borrow them as a means of transportation to school.
In particular, the story of A Hao, a student who lost her mother and has to walk 7km to school every day, prompted the father and son to visit her home. In their simple house, they talked, shared stories, and encouraged the family, creating warm and meaningful moments.
Lessons about the bond between father and son.
The journey in "Father and Daughter's Journey" became an opportunity for artist Ho Viet to inspire his daughter about the value of connection with people, nature, and culture. At the same time, he himself realized the positive values in the relationship between father and daughter.
The special episode concluding the journey of artist Ho Viet and his son will be broadcast at 7:10 AM on November 7th on VTV3 channel.
