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On July 17th, a troupe of Lao artists presented a special show of music, dance and arts at Hanoi Opera House to open Laos Culture Days in Vietnam.
The event is being held to celebrate Vietnam-Laos Friendship and Solidarity Year 2012, the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries and the 35th anniversary of the signing of the Vietnam-Laos Friendship Treaty.
Taking place on July 16-20, the programme includes a fine arts exhibition and film screenings to introduce features of Lao culture and enhance the long-standing and close friendship between Vietnam and Laos.
The art performance drew the participation of 47-strong troupe that performed Laoatian songs, instrumental music and dances, praising the beautiful landscape and culture of the country.
The Laoatian singers sang several Vietnamese songs and one song composed by a Laoation musician that honours President Ho Chi Minh.
Traditional dresses of ethnic groups in Laos are also on display at the event.
In addition, the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) and the Vietnam-Laos Friendship Association are organizing the third Vietnam-Laos People’s Friendship Festival in the capital city, as well as the northern provinces of Tuyen Quang and Ninh Binh, from July 15-21./.
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