Vietnam's drum performance thrills Kuala Lumpur audience
A performance entitled “Trong com” (cylindrical drum) by Vietnam’s Le Ngoc Theatre has left a strong impression on audience at the International Drum and Dance Festival in Kuala Lumpur.
The Trong com (cylindrical drum) performance by Vietnam's Le Ngoc Theatre at the International Drum and Dance Festival in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Photo: VNA)
Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – A performance entitled “Trong com” (cylindrical drum) by Vietnam’s Le Ngoc Theatre has left a strong impression on audience at the International Drum and Dance Festival in Kuala Lumpur.
The September 14-16 event is organised by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) in celebration of Malaysia Day (September 16). It is an annual activity of DBKL to honour cultural diversity, while demonstrating the uniqueness of the art heritage of each state, especially the drum rhythm.
About 20 domestic and four foreign art troupes from Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore and Vietnam attended the festival.
Opening with the dance “Hello Vietnam”, young actors of Le Ngoc Theatre impressed the audience with their ao dai (traditional long dress) printed with lotuses and conical hats printed with red flag and yellow star. In the second part, a medley of singing and dancing combined with a vibrant and resonant drum performance and well-prepared traditional yet modern dances made the stage come alive with the cheers and encouragement of the large Vietnamese community living in Kuala Lumpur.
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