Speaking to a reporter from Nhan Dan Newspaper, Catherine Cordier, a representative of the Music and Friends Association, emphasised that the International Choir Festival is a non-competitive artistic event aimed at creating a friendly environment for cultural exchange.
The festival offers choirs an opportunity to freely showcase their distinctive musical identities and the unique cultures of their respective countries. Catherine Cordier also shared the message of strengthening connections among nations through the power of song.
The 28th International Choir Festival featured six choirs from Italy, Spain, Germany, and France, as well as the proud presence of the Que Huong Choir — a classical choir representing the Vietnamese community in France.
Nguyen Ngan Ha, head of the Que Huong Choir, said this marked the fourth time the group had participated in the international event. The classical music setting became even more diverse with the addition of Viet Nam’s stirring revolutionary songs performed by members of the choir.
The active and professional participation of the Que Huong Choir reaffirmed the talent of overseas Vietnamese. At the same time, the group has played an important role in preserving and promoting the essence of Vietnamese music on the global cultural map.
As part of the festival programme, the artists not only performed and exchanged musical experiences but also had the chance to explore Parisian culture through sightseeing tours and a cruise along the Seine River. The moment when all the choirs joined their voices together at Saint-Roch Church stood as a beautiful symbol of unity and world peace.
