Dr. Nguyen Thi Hai Phuong - Head of the Traditional Music Department - believes that the Ho Chi Minh City International Folk Music Festival is a meaningful activity to preserve and safeguard traditional folk music. - Photo: LINH DOAN
This is the second time the Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music has organized the Ho Chi Minh City International Folk Music Festival . The first time was in 2018.
Experience the beauty of Vietnamese culture at the Ho Chi Minh City International Folk Music Festival.
The three participating units from South Korea, Thailand, and the Philippines , along with host city Ho Chi Minh City, will organize many practical activities to give professionals and the public the opportunity to learn about the cultural beauty of each nation through music.
Thematic talks introducing traditional musical instruments and music from each country will be held on October 20th and 22nd.
These include topics such as: Approaching Vietnamese folk songs: From musical texts to cultural practices ; The structure of Jangdan in traditional Korean music and its application in new compositions ;
Elevating traditional Filipino art through Rondella ensemble performances ; Traditional Thai music: Tradition, transmission, and transformation .
Two concerts between participating countries will take place on the evenings of October 21st and 23rd at the Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music.
The Abelardo Rondalla Ensemble, School of Music - University of the Philippines - Photo: Organizing Committee
The organizers stated that this program holds great cultural significance for the Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music and the Traditional Music Department, contributing to the preservation and promotion of national cultural heritage. It also provides opportunities for professional exchange and strengthens friendship among Asian countries.
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/han-quoc-thai-lan-philippines-du-lien-hoan-am-nhac-dan-toc-quoc-te-tphcm-2026-100261003152725441.htm
