Vietnamese drum performance in Malaysia

The Trong com (cylindrical drum) performance by Vietnam's Le Ngoc Theatre at the International Drum and Dance Festival in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Photo: VNA)

Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) held the International Drum and Dance Festival in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from September 14 to 16 to mark Malaysia Day (September 16).

It is an annual activity of DBKL to honour cultural diversity, while demonstrating the uniqueness of the art heritage of each state, especially the drum rhythm.

The event drew the participation of about 20 domestic and four foreign art troupes from Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore and Vietnam.

Opening with the dance “Hello Vietnam”, young actors of Le Ngoc Theatre impressed the audience with their ao dai (traditional long dress) printed with lotuses and conical hats printed with red flag and yellow star. In the second part, a medley of singing and dancing combined with a vibrant and resonant drum performance and well-prepared traditional yet modern dances made the stage come alive with the cheers and encouragement of the large Vietnamese community living in Kuala Lumpur.

This year’s edition drew about 3,000 participants. Many traditional games were also held at the festival such as tug of war, pole vaulting and archery./.