Art festival of five ASEAN countries 2016 in Viet Nam

An art festival with the participation of five ASEAN countries, including Viet Nam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand will take place in the central province of Quang Tri on July 18.
The festival is organized by Performing Arts Department, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Quang Tri provincial Department of Culture,Sports and Tourism, International Cooperation Department, Viet Nam Dancing Artists Association and Viet Nam Musicians Asscoiation.
The event will take place from July 18-25, 2016. Nearly 960 artists and actresses from 04 international troupes and 17 domestic troupes will attend.
Art troupes from participating countries will perform songs in praise of their own country, friendly relations among ASEAN members, especially solidarity of the five participating countries. Vietnamese art troupes will feature performances in praise of the Party, Uncle Ho and the beauty of the country and people, as well as the Vietnamese people’s aspiration for a prosperous nation, a strong country, an equitable, democratic and civilized society.
Participating countries will introduce their typical features of the people, national characteristics and achievements gained in the past and at present.
Art troupes will also perform songs in praise of the friendly relations as well as the solidarity among ASEAN members.
Based on result of the Art Council, the Organization Board will president golds, silvers for some programs at the festival.
The festival is an activity of culture and arts in order to connect friendship unity and developing cooperation among ASEAN members. It is a good opportunity for artists to meet and exchange arts, strengthen the relationships and solidarity among nations in ASEAN and promote mutual understanding in the field of culture.