Thanh Chuong won first prize in the 2023 Lullaby and Folk Song Contest in the 7th District Cluster

Attending the contest were: Hoang Thi Thu Hien - Permanent Vice President of the Provincial Women's Union; Dang Xuan Quang - Permanent Deputy Secretary of Anh Son District Party Committee and representatives of districts in the contest cluster. Photo: Vuong Giang

This is an activity organized to celebrate the 133rd anniversary of Uncle Ho's birthday (May 19, 1890 - May 19, 2023) and implement the Resolution of the 5th Conference, Executive Committee of the Nghe An Provincial Women's Union, term XVI.

The contest aims to contribute to maintaining and preserving the national cultural identity, serving the spiritual and cultural needs of people. From there, it arouses the pride and responsibility of female cadres and members in preserving, conserving and promoting the value of intangible cultural heritage representing humanity.

A performance at the program. Photo: Vuong Giang

The contest was held in 3 clusters with the participation of 21 districts, cities and towns across the province.

The teams will go through 2 rounds: Introducing the team and performing works based on the following genres: Lullabies, Nghe Tinh folk songs; folk songs from the 3 regions of the North, Central and South; modern songs with traditional lullabies with content focusing on praising the Party, Uncle Ho, homeland, country, the fine traditions of Vietnamese women, the aspirations of Nghe An women to contribute and rise in the renovation period...

With elaborate preparation and staging, with quality investment in both content and form, the teams have shown the unique mark of each region, each ethnic group. Many performances are creative in form, content and deep melody praising maternal love, humanity, the beauty of Vietnamese women; promoting local landscapes, scenic spots, and historical relics.

The Organizing Committee representative awarded the first prize to the team from Thanh Chuong district. Photo: Vuong Giang

At the contest, the audience also had the opportunity to interact and answer questions related to learning about Nghe Tinh folk songs, Nghe Tinh folk songs, and three-region folk songs, and enjoy a joyful, vibrant, and energetic folk dance performance from the Women's Union of Anh Son district.

At the end of the competition, the team from Thanh Chuong district won the first prize. The second prize was awarded to Con Cuong district. The two third prizes went to the teams from Anh Son and Tuong Duong districts. The encouragement prizes went to the two teams from Do Luong and Ky Son districts.

The competition in the remaining 2 clusters will be held in Yen Thanh and Quy Hop districts: In Yen Thanh district, including the units: Quynh Luu, Hoang Mai town, Yen Thanh, Dien Chau, Nghi Loc, Cua Lo town, Nam Dan, Hung Nguyen will be held on April 27, 2023; In Quy Hop district, including the units: Quy Chau, Que Phong, Quy Hop, Tan Ky, Nghia Dan, Thai Hoa town and Vinh city, will be held on May 5, 2023./.