The first international dance festival in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue has been a great success, leaving a fine impression on audiences.
Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Vuong Duy Bien made the announcement at the closing ceremony of the festival on April 18.
Nearly 500 artists from 8 foreign art troupes staged nearly 40 live performances during the five-day event, featuring distinctive cultural identities of each participating nation.
The success of the event not only helped art troupes gauge the direction for the development of dance in line with the integration trend but also provided the opportunity for Viet Nam to elevate its prestige at the next international dance festival, said Mr.Bien.
The organizing board acknowledged the efforts of all participating teams, whose works deeply reflected all aspects of life, from history to society, as well as human relationships in the past and at present.
They also awarded 7 gold medals and 10 silver medals to art troupes.
Outstanding works included Mua Dom Dom (Firefly Season) of Viet Nam, Canh Co Bay La Bay La (The Wings of Stork) of Viet Nam, Le Kim Ma Do (Red Lekima) of Viet Nam,Phillippinescape of the Philippines, A Deep Night of China, Mua Xuan tren ban H’Mong ("Spring at the Hmong’s village) of Viet Nam, and Fan Dance of the Republic of Korea.