On the evening of March 28, at Tam Chuc Tourist Area (Ba Sao town, Kim Bang district), Ha Nam Provincial People's Committee coordinated with the Indian Embassy in Vietnam to organize a Vietnam - India cultural exchange program. through the Holi folk performance program and traditional arts of Ha Nam.

Attending the program were Dr. Monica Sharma - Director of Swami Vivekananda Cultural Center - Indian Embassy; leaders of departments, branches and branches of the province and districts, towns and cities; representatives of Indian diplomatic agencies and units and the dance group PRATIBHA KALA KENDRA - representing the folk dance tradition of Vrindavan city, Northern India. 

Delegates attending the exchange session.  Photo: Do ​​Hong

Speaking at the program, Mr. Ngo Thanh Tuan - Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism said: Ha Nam province is a land with a rich history and culture with a treasure trove of tangible and intangible cultural heritage. massive, precious and imbued with the identity of the Northern Delta countryside.

In recent years, along with focusing all resources on socio-economic development and foreign investment promotion, Ha Nam has also paid great attention to foreign affairs and international cooperation in culture.

Cultural exchanges and cooperation in the province are increasingly expanding and diversifying in content and form. The province has coordinated with the Embassy and many foreign localities to successfully organize large-scale cultural and sports exchange events, meeting the people's needs for art enjoyment.

And today, for the first time, the province welcomed artists from India - a country with a long and extremely rich traditional culture to perform. The history of Vietnam - India relations originates from the process of cultural and religious exchange more than 2,000 years ago and was built and nurtured by the leaders of the two countries.

Representatives of the Indian Embassy in Vietnam and representatives of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism presented souvenirs at the program.

More than 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, despite experiencing complex fluctuations in the regional and world situation, Vietnam - India has always maintained a sustainable friendship and is increasingly developing well. beautiful in many fields. The Holi dance performance exchange program is a unique performance program - a very meaningful cultural event, thereby introducing and promoting Indian culture to a large number of Ha Nam people.

As for Ha Nam province, some performances were also selected to perform in the program with the desire to exchange and introduce the unique traditional cultural features of the province to Indian friends.

Some performances by Indian artists at the program.

The first act performed at the show is called “Brajvandna”: According to Indian tradition, an event usually begins with prayers for successful results in efforts. The people of Braj begin the day's rituals by remembering Lord Krishna and Radha.

The second act titled "MayurRaas" tells the story of Radha's love for Lord Krishna.

The next performance is a segment of the dance play Raasleel which is the story of the eternal bond between Lord Krishna and his worshipers.

Some performances by Ha Nam artists

Along with the performances of Indian friends, on the Ha Nam side, People's Artist Pham Hai Hau together with the artists of Ha Nam Cheo Art Troupe participated in an exchange with traditional art performances. typical: "Invite betel, Ba quan" - Ha Nam folk song; Cheo singing "Spring Emotions" and performing Adoration "Co Be Thuong Ngan".

Ha Nam artists brought betel leaves and phoenix wings to invite guests to participate in the exchange.

A large number of tourists and residents of Ha Nam watched the performance.

The last part of the program is traditional Indian folk performances: Barsaneki Lathamar Holo dance - this is a traditional dance performed during the Holil Color Festival. This festival is held on March 25, 2024, which is exactly on the full moon day in the lunar month Phalguna or spring in India. The performance Phoolon ki Holi/Holi with flowers closed the meaningful performance and art exchange program.

Source: baohanam.com.vn