Experiencing the colours of Chinese folk songs in the heart of Hanoi
WVR - On the morning of November 13, the China Cultural Centre in Hanoi organized a Chinese folk song choir exchange program themed “Dialogue – Kindred Spirits – Journey with Chinese Folk Songs”, offering the Vietnamese public a chance to explore the unique features of Chinese folk music.
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| The artist performs the solo part in the song “Little Blue Horse” at the program. (Photo: Trung Anh) |
Attending the program were Zhang Yafeng, Party Secretary of the China National Traditional Orchestra; Tian Qiru, Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Vietnam; Nguyen Van Tinh, Head of the Vietnam-China Cultural Exchange Club; Vu Duc Tan, Deputy Director of the Vietnam Youth Music Centre, along with a large audience of enthusiasts of traditional Chinese culture and art.
Established in 1960, the China National Traditional Orchestra is a state-level art troupe under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China. Notably, the orchestra's professional ethnic choir has left its mark at various International Youth Festivals.
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| The artist performs the solo song “Pink Peach Blossom, White Apricot Blossom”, bringing the distinctive folk melodies of Shanxi Province, China. (Photo: Trung Anh) |
The highlight of the program was the journey of exploring Chinese folk music through four performances, each with themes: “Invitation from Folk Tunes”, “Diary of Melodies”, “Prose Poetry with Regional Flavors”, and “A Multicolored Customary Picture”.
Through selected performances from various localities and ethnic communities, the artists introduced the richness of the Chinese folk song repertoire, from songs associated with daily life to works reflecting customs, labor, and love for the homeland.
The program began with the lively rhythms of Hebei and Shanxi folk songs, quickly capturing the audience's attention.
Through the coordination of different vocal parts, the choir delivered expressive performances, blending folk elements with professional vocal techniques.
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| The artist performs the traditional instrument lo senh, contributing to showcasing the uniqueness of Chinese folk music. (Photo: Trung Anh) |
Besides choral art, the audience also enjoyed solo performances with traditional instruments such as the bamboo flute and lo senh.
Each instrument possesses its own timbre, highlighting the diversity in expressing and conveying Chinese folk melodies.
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| The audience attentively listens and enjoys the Chinese folk song performances. (Photo: Trung Anh) |
Throughout the program, the audience attentively followed, eagerly enjoying and responding to the artists' performances.
Through choral art and traditional instrument performances, the program introduced the Vietnamese public to the unique values of traditional Chinese music, thereby contributing to enhancing people-to-people exchanges and fostering Vietnam-China friendship.
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