29 artists and musicians were admitted as members of the Ho Chi Minh City Theater Association.

(NLDO) - The hopeful continuation of the Ho Chi Minh City Theater Association when 29 new members were admitted, they are dedicated artists.

Director To That Can - Permanent Vice President of Ho Chi Minh City Theater Association (right cover) - presents membership cards to artists, musicians, and theater researchers

On the morning of July 20, in a warm and solemn atmosphere at the Small Stage Drama Theater, the Ho Chi Minh City Theater Association solemnly held a ceremony to admit new members. This is an annual event to honor the continuation of generations, affirming the role of young creative forces in the journey of preserving and developing national theater art in the midst of a period of strong transformation.

Meritorious Artist Cam Tien and People's Artist Trong Huu sing to congratulate new members

The common joy of artists

With the chairmanship of People's Artist Tran Ngoc Giau - Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City Theater Association, and the program direction of director Ton That Can - Permanent Vice Chairman, the ceremony took place in accordance with the spirit of "national - progressive - humanistic", from the content to the form of organization.
The program opened with a special performance by artists and artisans of the Music Association, with carefully selected traditional folk music, folk songs, and harmony songs.

From left to right: Director To That Can - Permanent Vice President of Ho Chi Minh City Theater Association, author Pham Van Dang, artist Quynh Khoi, Director People's Artist Tran Ngoc Giau (President of Ho Chi Minh City Theater Association)

Artists and musicians performed in concert to congratulate the artists who were newly recruited as members.

The highlight of the ceremony was the announcement and awarding of the Admission Decision to 29 new members - artists, directors, authors, and researchers who have been actively working in the fields of drama, reformed opera, stage music , children's theater, and experimental theater.

Their presence in the "common house" of the Ho Chi Minh City Theater Association not only reflects the enduring vitality of the city's theater but also demonstrates a promising continuation and inheritance.

Promoting creative resources

Speaking at the ceremony, People's Artist Tran Ngoc Giau shared: "Admitting members is not just an administrative procedure, but a development strategy of inheritance. New members are a valuable creative resource, a bridge connecting tradition and modernity, between art and the public today."

People's Artist and Musician Ho Van Thanh talks with Dr. Mai My Duyen and Dr. Le Hong Phuoc

Meritorious Artist and Musician Vo Thanh Liem shared: "2/3 of the admitted members are artisans of the Southern amateur music movement who are currently participating in many large cultural centers.

Through the introduction of Meritorious Artist Hoang Tan, they gathered and performed to welcome the new members, and congratulated each other from today on being "one family", working together to build a common home: Ho Chi Minh City Theater Association entering an era of growth".

People's Artist Trong Huu and Tan Giao came to congratulate

In a solemn but intimate atmosphere, the representative of the new member, author Pham Van Dai, spoke emotionally: "I feel happy and excited to be recognized for my professional efforts and at the same time, responsibility is placed on my shoulders. Being in the ranks of the Ho Chi Minh City Theater Association is a source of pride, but at the same time, it is also a positive pressure for me to continuously learn, create and dedicate myself.

I hope to contribute to the innovation of the stage by listening more to contemporary voices, especially from the youth, to compose cai luong scripts to serve the public."

New members at the Admission Ceremony held at the Ho Chi Minh City Small Stage Drama Theater

The admission ceremony ended with a party where generations of artists shared, connected and suggested many ideas for future artistic collaboration. It can be seen that, amidst the bustling urban life and the constant challenges facing traditional theater, the organization of new member admission is a practical action, demonstrating the long-term strategy of the Ho Chi Minh City Theater Association in building a solid creative force - both in terms of artistic quality and national identity.

People's Artist Tan Giao came to congratulate the members, he confided: "The future direction of the stage really needs the joint efforts of musicians and young authors to contribute to bringing to the cai luong stage many new works with youthful, creative investment, attracting audiences."

People's Artist Trong Huu, who attended, said: "With 29 new faces, the Ho Chi Minh City stage is having "new flames" that promise to burn forever."

Source: https://nld.com.vn/29-nghe-si-nhac-cong-duoc-ket-nap-hoi-vien-hoi-san-khau-tp-hcm-196250720220333053.htm