A party of music, sound and light will be celebrated at the August Revolution Square in front of Hanoi Opera House on December 24 night. (Photo courtesy of the organisers) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Both timeless and modern Christmas hits will beperformed by foreign and Vietnamese artists in a music programme that willbe held in August Revolution Square in front of Hanoi Opera House on ChristmasEve, running from 8pm until midnight.
The square has been the stage for many cultural and entertainment events, butthis will be the first time a Christmas festival is held there and hosted bythe opera house.
According to Chu Anh Hung, deputy director of Hanoi OperaHouse cum general director of the Hanoi Retro & Rap Xmas Party, theprogramme will be a night of sound and light explosion – a gift for not onlyyoung Vietnamese but also international friends who cannot return home tocelebrate Christmas with their family.
Inspired by the timeless musical emotions of the past, combined with moderntrends, the programme is expected to bring a new and unique experience to theaudience.
As revealed by its organisers, Hanoi Retro & Rap Xmas Party consists ofthree main parts – songs from the 70s-80s, Vietnamese rap performance and DJmashup performance, and 3D mapping and light performances.
The participants will be immersed in the atmosphere of an artistic Christmasparty, which is full of deep nostalgia, recollections of exciting youthfulmoments and the joy of celebrating Christmas.
Some Christmas hits to be performed include HappyNew Year, Last Christmas, River of Babylon, Gotta Go Home, You'reMy Heart You're My Soul, Gimme GimmeYour Loving, and We Wish You aMerry Christmas.
The emerging names of Rap Viet 2020 TV Show such as Tlinh, Gonzo and ThanhDraw will also perform a series of hits, along with the participation ofDJ Trang Moon and the Cannes Dance Group.
“Music is always the factor that provokes human emotions the most, from dailysadness to indescribable happiness," Nguyen Thi MinhNguyet, director of Hanoi Opera House, said.
“2020 is a year of upheavals, even difficulties to many. But as the new yearapproaches, it is the right time to look back and see how all of us have triedto overcome.
“I hope that the musical programme will recall many vivid memories and raisepositive belief in the future.”
Le Quoc Vinh, executive chairman of Le Group cum programme director, saidthat Hanoi Retro & Rap Xmas Party was a bright spot in closing 2020 andwelcoming the new year with joy in the context that the pandemic is occurringin many countries around the world.
“However, we still want to emphasise a message to young people: please don’tforget to wear masks so we can enjoy a thorough night of music together,” headded.
The Hanoi Retro & Rap Xmas Party Christmas Festival is open free for alland will be broadcast live on VTV./.
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