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Binh Dinh People’s Committee and
Vietnam Musicians’ Association
approved the proposal for organizing a southern regional music festival in Quy
Nhon in late March. The musician Vu Trung, deputy head of the organizing board,
talks more about the event.
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The HCM City Music
Conservatory's
symphony orchestra will join the festival. Photo internet
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What is the purpose of the music
festival?
The festival aims to gather the
musicians living in the southern region, who are members of Vietnam Musicians’
Association, together. They will have a chance to share experiences and enjoy
various activities. This will also be an opportunity to honor outstanding
musicians.
The event was previously held in
Vung Tau, Nha Trang, and Da
Nang. This year’s festival is scheduled to take place
from March 25-27, attracting 350 participants.
Which activities will be involved in
the festival?
The festival will open at the
provincial center of culture on Mar. 26 with many cultural exchanges performed
by participating bodies. Also, a workshop will be held. The province is expected
to provide inspiration for musicians.
The highlight of the event will be
the art performance at the closing ceremony on Mar. 27, which is expected to be
live broadcast on VTV3’s channel. The performance will consist of some new songs
and the show performed by the HCM City Music
Conservatory's
symphony orchestra.
How about the preparation for the
event?
Chairman of Vietnam Musicians’
Association Do Hong Quang and provincial Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Thanh Binh
are heads of the steering board of the festival. The musician Tran Long An and
the representative of Binh Dinh Literature and Art Association are heads of the
organizing board.
The provincial Literature and Art
Association was assigned to coordinate with Department of Culture, Sports, and
Tourism to prepare for the event.
The participants will pay for their
travelling and their own preparations while the Vietnam Musicians’ Association
will financially support the accommodation and the organization to some extent.
Binh Dinh will be responsible for the rest.
What will the Binh Dinh Musicians’
Branch contribute to the festival?
The branch will prepare for
receiving guests and organizing the programs. Its judging panel will select
songs composed by 13 members to join the festival.
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