Thua Thien-Hue (VNA) – The International Dance Festival 2024 concluded on August 21 evening in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue, with five gold and 10 silver medals awarded to outstanding performances.
The five gold went to "Hoa tinh nhan gian" by the Military Culture and Arts College, "The Harvest" by a troupe from Laos, the "Jagad Jiwa" contemporary dance by a troupe from Indonesia, "Nang may" by the Vietnam Dance Academy and "Ly ngu vong nguyet" by the Vietnam National Opera and Ballet (VNOB).
The Vietnam Dance Artists Association also awarded prizes to outstanding art troupes, dancers, and choreographers.
Addressing the closing ceremony, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism Ta Quang Dong said the event provides an opportunity for Vietnamese and foreign dancers to share their experience, and absorb unique and diverse artistic values in an era of integration and development.
It has fulfilled its mission of fostering friendship, solidarity and cooperation among countries around the world, affirming that culture and art play an important role in their common development, he added.
The event brought together nearly 500 artists and performers from 17 troupes representing Laos, the Philippines, China, India, Indonesia, Cambodia, the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, and Vietnam./.
