In Pictures: Rock show makes 2024 National Press Festival more vibrant

Ho Chi Minh City citizens and visitors experienced a “burning” night with rock music at a free show themed “The Convergence of Vitality” at Le Loi pedestrian street in District 1 on March 15, as part of the 2024 National Press Festival.
Taking place within the framework of the 2024 National Press Festival, the rock show is a pleasant surprise that the organisers gave to Ho Chi Minh City citizens and visitors.

Taking place within the framework of the 2024 National Press Festival, the rock show is a pleasant surprise that the organisers gave to Ho Chi Minh City citizens and visitors.

Ha My, female main singer of the band Ha Di, “burned” the stage with her powerful voice. She said the performance at a special stage within the framework of the 2024 National Press Festival was a pressing but exciting challenge.

Ha My, female main singer of the band Ha Di, “burned” the stage with her powerful voice. She said the performance at a special stage within the framework of the 2024 National Press Festival was a pressing but exciting challenge.

The appearance of a rock show at the National Press Festival causes excitement and surprise among many people.

The appearance of a rock show at the National Press Festival causes excitement and surprise among many people.

A group of young people are “burning” their hearts out with a special music night at the 2024 National Press Festival.

A group of young people are “burning” their hearts out with a special music night at the 2024 National Press Festival.

Even foreign tourists are also excited with the performances on the stage.

Even foreign tourists are also excited with the performances on the stage.

Many people stop right on the side of the street to enjoy the rock show.

Many people stop right on the side of the street to enjoy the rock show.

Journalist Le Quoc Minh, Chairman of the Vietnamese Journalists’ Association, also joined the special music night.

Journalist Le Quoc Minh, Chairman of the Vietnamese Journalists’ Association, also joined the special music night.

Journalist Le Quoc Minh presents flowers to Meritorious Artist Hai Phuong before her performance.

Journalist Le Quoc Minh presents flowers to Meritorious Artist Hai Phuong before her performance.

Veteran rocker Dzung “stirs up” Ho Chi Minh City stage with his own powerful music.

Veteran rocker Dzung “stirs up” Ho Chi Minh City stage with his own powerful music.

The special duet between 'dan tranh' (Vietnamese 16-string zither) and the electric guitar wowed the audience. In the moment, music seems to have a smooth connection between two generations, between traditional and contemporary features.

The special duet between 'dan tranh' (Vietnamese 16-string zither) and the electric guitar wowed the audience. In the moment, music seems to have a smooth connection between two generations, between traditional and contemporary features.

‘Dau van tay’ (Fingerprints), an indie band in Ho Chi Minh City continues to bring "fire" to the Le Loi stage.

‘Dau van tay’ (Fingerprints), an indie band in Ho Chi Minh City continues to bring "fire" to the Le Loi stage.

The appearance of Microwave, one of the legends of Vietnamese rock music, creates an “explosive atmosphere” on the stage.

The appearance of Microwave, one of the legends of Vietnamese rock music, creates an “explosive atmosphere” on the stage.

Photo: Thanh Dat
Photo: Thanh Dat
Young audiences show wild enthusiasm for the performances of rock artists.

Young audiences show wild enthusiasm for the performances of rock artists.

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