It has become a normal occurrence for overseas Vietnamese singers to visit Vietnam to celebrate Tet (the Lunar New Year) and perform during the holidays.
Singer Phuong Dung – excited at the Tet atmosphere in her homeland
She has been to Vietnam many times to perform but this is her first visit to celebrate Tet and she will also perform at Van Nghe music club in Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City on February 14 and 15.
“Looking at people going shopping and visiting their relatives’ graves, I feel uneasy. The Tet atmosphere in my homeland brings back memories from the past. But thinking about the two nights of performance, when I will sing in front of acquaintances and others, I feel very moved.”
Phuong Dung is an American citizen who returned to Vietnam to perform for the first time last year after living and performing in the US for 35 years.
Singer Phuong Vy – full of joy
Phuong Vy’s greatest happiness is that she will perform for the first time in Vietnam, that too with her mother and singer Phuong Dung, at Van Nghe.
“It’s so exciting in Vietnam. The performance is really significant as it will be my first time in Vietnam. The arts scene is so exciting here.”
She plans to stay in the country for four months to learn Vietnamese.
Singer Quang Toan – cheerful and happy
Singer Quang Toan came to Vietnam to sing last Tet but performed only in Hue. This year he will perform in Ho Chi Minh City from February 11th to 13rd and in Phan Thiet from 14th to 16th.
“The traditional Tet atmosphere in the homeland is completely different from that in foreign countries. Celebrating Tet and performing at home makes not only me but other overseas Vietnamese singers too happy and joyful.”
Singer Nhat Ha – mainly to enjoy Tet
Nhat Ha came to Vietnam to perform during Tet last year. Being busy with her performances, she couldn’t visit relatives and friends during the New Year so this year she decided to visit here just to enjoy Tet.
“Tet is so exciting and beautiful in Vietnam. There isn’t such an atmosphere in the US. I will stay here to enjoy Tet and prepare for my new album.”
