When artists join forces to fight against COVID-19

VOV.VN - Despite the negative impact of COVID-19 on society, the pandemic cannot hinder local artists from displaying their talents and making contributions to the nation’s fight against the virus.

Recently Vietnamese artists Phuong Thanh, Tran Manh Tuan, and Quoc Daias volunteered to support the ongoing COVID-19 fight by giving live performances at field hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City, the largest coronavirus hotspot in Vietnam.

Several other popular singers in the southern city also put on performances outside field hospitals as they sent words of encouragement to frontline healthcare workers and patients suffering from the virus.

Artists, including the likes of Cam Van, Phuong Thanh, Toc Tien, Quoc Dai, Le Minh, Cece Truong and more had the unique experience of singing for up to thousands of COVID-19 patients in field hospital No.11 in Thu Duc City, part of HCM City.

The artists concerted the hospital’s yard into a special stage featuring active and optimistic items, whilst also uplifting the spirits of those in attendance and encouraging viewers.

Along with singers, Vietnamese musicians also contributed their talent to the fight, inspiring an outburst of songs to encourage people to remain home and support the Government’s efforts.

"Ghen Co Vy" which was penned by Khac Hung and released on February 23, 2020 by Min and Erik, immediately became a hit song and has since gone viral on all media platforms. This was a project initiated by the Vietnamese Ministry of Health to raise public awareness about COVID-19 prevention.

Most notably, UNICEF has also co-operated with well-known Vietnamese dancer Quang Dang, who is famous worldwide for coming up with a dance in the hand-washing song “Ghen Co Vy” which was released in March, 2020, amid the height of the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. He also participated to choreograph the moves in the song “Let’s Act Together for Nature”, a product of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, by singer Quan A.P, and Nguyen Jenda.

Musicians An Hieu and Nguyen Van Chung also wrote several impressive songs as gifts in order to encourage and honour the dedication and silent sacrifice of frontline forces whilst contributing to spreading noble values and calling on all people to stay united to weather the COVID-19 crisis.

In the field of fine arts, a number of art auctions were held by painters and charitable groups as part of efforts to raise funds for hospitals treating COVID-19 patients.

Recently, over 100 artists and art collectors participated in a painting auction, organised by fine art critic Ly Doi, journalist Van Bay of The Thao & Van Hoa (Sports&Culture) newspaper, and their partner Le Quang Dong. As part of the move, Doi’s staff gathered paintings donated by artists and collectors for display and put them up for auction on Facebook.

Approximately 70 paintings eventually sold for a total of VND1 billion, equivalent to US$43,680. The proceeds will be used to purchase 20 hospital beds, medical equipment, machinery, and medicine for COVID-19 field hospital No.5 in Thuan Kieu Plaza of District 5. 

Meanwhile, Cai luong (Renovated Theatre) artists also contributed to the COVID-19 fight by putting on a number of impressive plays.

In June, several artists from the HCM City-based Tran Huu Trang Cai Luong Theatre released two music videos on YouTube, showcasing the Vietnamese spirit in fighting against the COVID-19 pandemic.

The videos, Niem Tin (Belief) and Chung Con La Chien Si (We’re Fighters), feature songs discussing the challenges that doctors, nurses, health workers, and soldiers face during the ongoing national fight. They include messages to encourage and praise the solidarity and bravery of citizens during the pandemic.

This was done alongside a number of writing contests spreading messages of hope amid COVID-19.

Vietnamese publisher Skybooks has invited entries for a writing contest to receive submissions about life at the time of COVID-19 with the aim of exploring beautiful stories and sending positive messages to readers.

The contest provided a platform for young people to share their own experiences on how they worked from home and took care of themselves and their families, along with some of their unforgettable days during lockdown.

Although social distancing measures require the suspension of cultural and entertainment services, artists found their own ways to show their gratitude to frontline forces and their unique contributions to the COVID-19 fight.

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