Summary of the Vi and Giam folk song performance space at Ho Chi Minh Square, phase I
On the evening of November 30, at Ho Chi Minh Square, the Department of Culture and Sports organized the first phase summary program, inaugurated the second phase of the Nghe Tinh Vi and Giam folk song performance space, and summarized and awarded the 2024 Nghe Tinh Vi and Giam folk song composition and lyrics contest.
To propagate and promote the eternal and unique values of folk songsNghe Tinh folk songs, as well as meeting the needs of enjoying traditional art and culture of Nghe An people,Nghe An Provincial Traditional Arts Centerhas coordinated withManagement Board of Ho Chi Minh Square and Uncle Ho MonumentBuilding a space for performing folk songs Vi and Giam at Ho Chi Minh Square.
After 3 years of operation (2021-2024), the performance space has organized 42 shows, each night with the participation of about 35-40 artists, 35-40 artisans, 3-5 teachers, and 2-3 Vi and Giam folk song clubs. The shows have served a total of more than 20,000 audiences in the first phase. This space has truly become a spiritual food on weekends for the people of Vinh city, contributing to preserving and promoting the value of Vi and Giam folk songs of Nghe An.
To recognize, encourage and honor groups and individuals who have actively contributed to the success of the performance space, Nghe An Department of Culture and Sports awarded Certificates of Merit to 4 groups and 8 individuals.
Also in the program, the Department of Culture and Sports organized an award ceremony for 3 works that won A prizes, 6 works that won B prizes, and 15 works that won C prizes in the 2024 contest for composing and writing lyrics for Nghe Tinh folk songs.
On this occasion, the Department of Culture and Sports also launched a movement to spread Vi and Giam folk songs among youth union members of the Department of Culture and Sports, contributing to preserving and promoting the unique traditional cultural values of Nghe Tinh land.
