Ukrainian folk songs resound in Hanoi

Update at 31/03/2011 08:22

Six-member Ukrainian art troupe Grygorii Veryovka gave a performance entitled ‘Love from Ukraine’ at the Au Co Art Centre in Hanoi last night as an event to welcome Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich who is currently visiting Vietnam.

The artists featured folk songs and dances praising the beauty of Ukraine and its people as well as traditional performances from a variey of the country’s local festivals.

The Ukraine Grygorii Veryovka National Academic Folk Choir was set up in 1943 and combines Ukrainian traditional music and dances with contemporary styles and professional techniques. The troupe has been introducing the unique Ukrainian styles of dance and music to audiences all over the world.

 

 
(Nhan Dan)
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