Bringing traditional art to humanities students.

This is the third time that traditional art has been organized and brought to the students of the University. The program is organized by the Department of Folklore Studies, Faculty of Literature; the University's Youth Union in collaboration with the Center for Music and Art Development.

Attending the program were musician Thao Giang, Director of the Vietnam Music Arts Center; Dr. Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy, Deputy Head of the Literature Department, University of Social Sciences and Humanities; folk culture researcher Nguyen Hung Vi, Literature Department, University of Social Sciences and Humanities; Dr. Tran Bach Hieu, Secretary of the Youth Union of the University, along with artists and a large number of students from various departments of the university.

Folklorist Nguyen Hung Vi, from the Faculty of Literature, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, delivered the opening remarks for the program.

A scientific study of Vietnamese students studying abroad has shown that Vietnamese students overseas often lack musical talent. At social gatherings and events, Vietnamese students tend to be less expressive compared to their international counterparts. In developed countries, by the end of high school, students are usually proficient in at least one musical instrument and possess a basic understanding of culture and music. Based on these concerns, the organizers of this program hope to create a platform for young people to connect more closely with music, especially traditional folk music. From there, they aim to awaken their passion for this art form, shared folk culture researcher Nguyen Hung Vi.

Composer Thao Giang, Director of the Vietnam Music Arts Center, is giving a speech at the program.

Returning to the University of Social Sciences and Humanities after 30 years in a different capacity, musician Thao Giang, Director of the Center for Research and Development of Vietnamese Music, could not hide his personal emotions. He hoped that the cultural evening would leave a lasting impression on the university's students.

Musician Thao Giang also provided additional information for young people who are passionate about this folk art form, suggesting they can watch performances every Saturday evening at Hang Dao and Hang Ngang streets. These are venues for folk art performances by the people of Hanoi and also cater to international tourists visiting the city. In addition, the center also performs on Ma May and Luong Ngoc Quyen streets about three evenings a week.

"Currently, the Vietnam Music Research and Development Center also has a training system for the public of all ages in various art forms such as folk singing, Xam singing, drumming, performance, spirit mediumship, and even musical instruments. Therefore, outside of class hours, if students of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities are interested, they can completely organize extracurricular classes on folk music," musician Thao Giang further shared.

Dr. Tran Bach Hieu, Secretary of the Youth Union of the university, thanked the artists for taking the time to perform for the faculty and students of the university.

The program opened with the performance of "Hanoi's 36 Streets and Alleys" by the collective of artists from the Vietnam Music Research and Development Center.

The shamanic ritual performance at the fifth-week festival attracted the attention of the students.

The folk singing performance "The Folk Singing Couple" in the market, with lyrics by poet Nguyen Khuyen, featured an interactive element that captivated the students' attention.

"Countryside" folk singing brings the essence of the countryside into poetry.

Chanting the "Goddess of Thac Bo" ritual.

The Xẩm song "Mother Comes to the City to Visit Her Child" is a work by the first class of university students at the Center. The work has been staged and performed in many places.

Street singer's folk song "One quan is six hundred dong"