Festival promotes Vietnam-France cultural, art exchanges

The Vietnam-France Friendship Association in Ho Chi Minh City and the city’s Youth Cultural House co-organised a music festival on June 19 night to mark the 50th anniversary of the Francophonie.
Festival promotes Vietnam-France cultural, art exchanges ảnh 1An art performance at the fest (Photo: VNA)

HCM City (VNA) –
The Vietnam-France FriendshipAssociation in Ho Chi Minh City and the city’s Youth Cultural Houseco-organised a music festival on June 19 night to mark the 50th anniversary of the Francophonie.

In her opening remarks, Phan Thi My Tuyet, Vice Chairwomanand Secretary General of the association, said the fest is the first eventhosted by the association following the period of social distancing imposed tocontain the spread of COVID-19.

Songs and music performed during the fest areto cheer up the country for overcoming the pandemic thanks to joint efforts, she added.
Initiated by FrenchMinister of Culture Jack Lang in 1982 and held on June 21 each year, themusic festival (Fête de la musique)has spread across Europe, French-speaking countries and part of America,with the participation of both professional and amateur artists.

The event in HCM Citythis year featured performances of Passion Music Club and Bayon Club.

Organisers said they hope the festival will helpto promote cultural and art exchanges within the Francophonie and betweenVietnam and France./.
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