Special art program "Mid-Autumn Festival without distance" to support people in storm and flood areas

Promoting the spirit of “mutual love and support” to support people affected by storm No. 3, especially children, Vietnam Drama Theater and many artists joined hands to organize the special art program “Mid-Autumn Festival without separation” on September 17 at Ho Guom Theater, Hanoi.

The program has the participation of many artists. (Photo: Organizing Committee)

All performances are free of charge. Ticket sales and donations from benefactors will be sent to people affected by storms and floods through reputable organizations.

People's Artist Xuan Bac, Director of the Vietnam Drama Theater, said that "Mid-Autumn Festival is not far away" is organized according to the policy of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on implementing art programs to raise funds and support people in the northern provinces and cities that suffered heavy losses due to storms and floods. This is also a program that demonstrates the spirit of solidarity for the community of artists, continuing the success of the series of programs. “Share love, overcome the pandemic” was successfully organized during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Although it was built in a hurry, the program received support and participation from not only artists of the Vietnam Drama Theater, but also from many other artists. artist others such as People's Artist Tu Long, singer Ha Myo, Childhood Stars Club...

“We will try to perform an emotional night, but not a heavy program about painful loss, but to help the audience, especially the children, to immerse themselves in the welcoming atmosphere. Mid-Autumn Festival in all parts of the country", People's Artist Xuan Bac shared.

According to the Director of the Vietnam Drama Theater, the storm and flood came when the Mid-Autumn Festival was very close, so many children in the provinces affected by the storm and flood almost lost the Mid-Autumn Festival. When affected by storms and floods, Mid-Autumn Festival activities become secondary, but education through art and entertainment is still the need of children. The program "Mid-Autumn Festival without separation" was carried out to meet this need, at the same time guiding children to love and share with friends in the areas affected by storms and floods.

In addition to artistic performances such as puppetry, circus, and magic, the program will feature lion and dragon dances, star lantern parades, and many other activities to promote the spirit of solidarity, mutual support, and sharing love. The artists are also expected to create short skits praising and honoring the spirit of sharing during storms and floods.

The organizers said they have contacted publishers and manufacturers of school supplies to set up stalls selling books and school supplies at the theater on the night of the performance. Accordingly, parents and children who come to watch the show live at Ho Guom Theater, in addition to supporting by buying tickets, can also support by buying books, notebooks, school supplies, and other forms.

The program will be livestreamed on the personal channels of People's Artist Xuan Bac, People's Artist Tu Long, YAN, Hanoi Stories and many other channels on Youtube.

On this occasion, from September 15, implementing the policy of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, many art units under the Ministry also organized art programs to support people in flood-hit areas, such as: Vietnam Puppetry Theater with the program "Children's Moon"; Youth Theater with "Full Moon Night Party"; Vietnam Symphony Orchestra with the concert "Lalo Stravinsky"; Vietnam Cheo Theater with the program "Countryside Confessions"; Vietnam Contemporary Arts Theater with the music night "Hanoi - The Years"...

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism requires that art programs must be appropriate to the actual situation, demonstrating the morality of mutual love and solidarity of the nation. Donations and a portion of ticket sales during the organization of the programs will be sent to the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front to support localities and people affected by storms and floods, requiring financial transparency.

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