"Wings of Miracles" Grand Concert: A Place Connecting Cinema with Cultural Heritage and People of Binh Dinh

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Grand Music Festival, Mr. Ta Quang Dong, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said: The program "Tourism, Cinema and Sports - Proud of Vietnamese Identity" in 2024 in Binh Dinh province is a successful continuation of the program of linking to develop Vietnam's tourism brand through cinema in Khanh Hoa in 2023.

During the past 2 days, the Program's series of meaningful and diverse activities, such as: Vietnam tourism through photo space, film screenings, seminars, performances of international martial arts, etc., have attracted the participation of many businesses, investors, sportsmen, film producers, domestic and international film artists, Committees, Ministries, Branches, Central and local agencies, and a large number of people.

Mr. Ta Quang Dong, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism delivered the opening speech of the Grand Music Festival.

"We believe that, with the leadership, direction and special attention of the Party and State; the determination and great efforts of the Committees, Ministries, Branches and localities; the unanimous support of the business community and the masses; the proactiveness, creativity, positivity, and working together to "create the future - a long journey together" of those working in the fields of tourism, sports, and domestic and foreign filmmakers.

All will create "Wings of Wonder" to connect regional cultural heritage, bringing Vietnamese identity further and further on the world map through tourism, cinema, and sports products, thereby contributing to honoring and promoting tourism and unique indigenous culture of each locality in the country", Deputy Minister Ta Quang Dong added.

Director Charlie Nguyen, martial artist Nguyen Tran Duy Nhat and actor Lee Jong-hyuk (Korea) had an exchange at the Grand Music Festival.

It is known that this Grand Music Festival will take place with 3 main parts: The Essence of Martial Arts, Vietnamese Martial Arts Reaching Far and Shining Films. Accordingly, in a space imbued with historical and cultural values ​​on the peaceful and beautiful Quy Nhon coast, the audience was immersed in an artistic night with a series of special performances with wonderful images, dances, and melodies depicting and praising the beauty of nature and Vietnamese people, performed with all their hearts by talented artists, which will continue to contribute effectively to the promotion of Vietnamese culture.

At the same time, further tighten the connection between "Enterprises - Cinema, sports and Local activists" to maximize the combined strength, potential and advantages to serve the cause of developing cinema - sports - tourism and Vietnamese brands, including Binh Dinh province.

Some special art performances in the Grand Concert night

Mr. Lam Hai Giang - Vice Chairman of Binh Dinh Provincial People's Committee added: Although the program "Tourism, Cinema and Sports - Proud of Vietnamese Identity" has only been organized for the second time by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, it has become an event that has attracted the attention and reception of experts, researchers; associations, businesses, film producers, directors, screenwriters, and domestic and international film actors with the aim of "Building the future - Long journey together".

Mr. Lam Hai Giang - Vice Chairman of Binh Dinh Provincial People's Committee spoke at the Grand Music Festival

Through this, Binh Dinh province also hopes that the rich and attractive tourism, cinema and sports activities of the Program in 2024 will bring audiences and tourists attractive and unforgettable experiences, bringing Binh Dinh province the opportunity to cooperate and connect cinema, sports and tourism. From there, it opens a new door to make Binh Dinh an attractive destination for film producers and tourism businesses to invest together, exploit and promote potentials and advantages for sustainable development in the coming time.

“Through the Program, we will contribute to promoting the image of the people and country of Vietnam; the potential and development aspirations of Binh Dinh to the people in the country and international friends,” Mr. Lam Hai Giang emphasized.

Previously, on the evening of September 2, 2024, at Nguyen Tat Thanh Square, Quy Nhon City, (Binh Dinh Province), the "Quintessence of International Martial Arts" performance program took place. This activity is part of a series of events of the "Tourism, Cinema and Sports - Proud of Vietnamese Identity" Program in 2024 co-organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the People's Committee of Binh Dinh Province.

The International Martial Arts Quintessence Program consists of two parts: The opening ceremony with the Drum Festival performance and Tay Son - Binh Dinh traditional martial arts performance; the second part is the martial arts performance program, with pencak silat performances, muay boran performances, muay sparring competitions, kickboxing competitions, Vietnamese traditional martial arts performances; Kunkhmer and Kun bokator martial arts performances, wushu martial arts performances, Tay Son - Binh Dinh boxing performances, performed by martial artists and students from the country, Binh Dinh province and internationally.

Some martial arts performances at the Program

In particular, during the martial arts performance, thousands of people witnessed a Muay boran performance with the participation of the "undefeated" boxer Nguyen Tran Duy Nhat as well as many fierce matches between famous boxers from within and outside the country.

Muay boran performance with the presence of boxer Nguyen Tran Duy Nhat. Photo: HCM City Law

It can be said that this event has contributed to spreading the cultural values, the quintessence of Vietnamese and world martial arts, and is also a practical activity to preserve and promote national cultural identity, continue to light up, honor the spirit of Vietnam, along with the good values ​​of the country, people and promote Vietnamese destinations including Binh Dinh province, to international friends. This is also an opportunity for local people to participate, connect and bond more through martial arts events, develop sustainable tourism through promoting unique cultural heritage.

Also on the evening of September 3, at Nguyen Tat Thanh Square (Quy Nhon City), a "red carpet" event took place with the appearance of many famous artists, movie actors, and martial arts stars such as actor Lee Jong-hyuk (Korea), actor Doi To Nghi, manager of TVB station under Star Dream Entertainment Company; actor Lai Lok Yi (most favorite actor at the TVB Anniversary Awards, Hong Kong, 2018); Japanese actress Nakatani Akari, (who played in the movie Em va Trinh); Mr. Sirisak Kosppasharin (Thai cinema expert); Mr. Franck Priot (French cinema expert); Mr. Alexandre Jardin, famous French director and writer, and actress Sophie Marceau.

In addition, famous domestic actors and directors also gathered on the red carpet this time, including: Actor, producer Truong Ngoc Anh, People's Artist Tran Luc, People's Artist Xuan Bac; directors Charlie Nguyen, Phan Gia Nhat Linh, Phi Tien Son, Luong Dinh Dung, Nguyen Trinh Hoan, Trinh Dinh Le Minh, Nguyen Ba Cuong, Nguyen Huu Quang, Bao Phuc...

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