Light festival set for December 31 in HCM City

The event themed ‘New Year’s Countdown Lights 2018’ was announced at a press conference on December 21. It reflects the story of a modern and civilized HCM City, which is forging ahead to the future while preserving traditional identities through folk art and music.

The event is expected to draw the participation of local artists such as Thanh Bui, Phuong Vy, Ngo Hong Quang, Kieu Anh, and international artists such as Alp De Ap, The Lyricist, and Jessica Reynoso. Popular music producer Michael Choi, who has collaborated with world famous stars, will also participate at the event in the role of music director.

Artist Thanh Bui, a representative of the artists attending the festival, insisted that Vietnamese artists across the world want to learn more about their roots and aspire to make greater contributions to developing their homeland.