Opening of the 8th Vietnam International Choir Competition

The 8th Hoi An International Choir Competition will take place from April 9-13 with the participation of 29 choirs with more than 1,200 artists. Photo: QUOC TUAN

Attending the opening ceremony were Chairman of Quang Nam Provincial People's Committee Le Van Dung and comrades in the Provincial Party Standing Committee.

Provincial leaders, delegates and many people and tourists attended the opening ceremony. Photo: QUOC TUAN

The 8th Hoi An International Choir Competition will take place from April 9-13 with the participation of 29 choirs with more than 1,200 artists from Canada, Poland, Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam.

The groups will compete in 11 competitions in 7 categories with performances that both ensure the strict technical requirements of choir and demonstrate the unique identity of each country that is the choir's homeland.

Provincial leaders presented flowers to congratulate the organizing committee and delegations participating in the contest. Photo: QUOC TUAN

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Vice Chairman of Hoi An City People's Committee Nguyen Van Lanh said that the 8th Vietnam International Choir Competition - Hoi An 2025 is an outstanding music event with a prestigious, highly qualified and experienced organizing committee and jury.

Along with that, the host city of the contest, Hoi An, is also highly appreciated for its organization and the friendliness and hospitality of the local people.

Vice Chairman of Hoi An City People's Committee Nguyen Van Lanh speaks at the opening ceremony. Photo: QUOC TUAN

"The contest is an opportunity for Hoi An, Quang Nam, Vietnam to introduce its cultural and tourism images to international friends; an opportunity for artists to exchange and share experiences in the process of artistic creation, contributing to the development of global music.

At the same time, this international cultural event will enliven the "Hoi An Creative House" on its journey to join the UNESCO global network of creative cities as well as contribute to the development of choral art and chamber music in Hoi An city," said Mr. Nguyen Van Lanh.

A performance by the Thai delegation before the competition. Photo: QUOC TUAN

Competition of the representative from Thailand. Photo: QUOC TUAN

Since 2011, the International Choir Competition has been organized every two years in Hoi An by Hoi An city, Quang Nam province in collaboration with INTERKULTUR Association (Germany).

Within the framework of the competition, locals and tourists will enjoy the exciting competitions of choirs and experience many cultural activities such as: Art performance on the river "Hoai Giang Night", Re-enactment of "Hoi An Ancient Town Night in the early 20th century", street choir performance "International Melody" and visit cultural and tourist attractions in Hoi An.

[VIDEO] - Scene of the opening ceremony of the 8th Vietnam International Choir Competition - Hoi An 2025.

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