The program featured the performance “A Glimpse of Cham Culture” by students from Ly Tu Trong Primary School in Le Thanh Nghi Ward.

The event was jointly organized by the Le Thanh Nghi Ward People’s Committee and the Department of Foreign Affairs, with the participation of the “Kuljeet Singh & Party” Punjabi Folk Arts Troupe from India, local performing arts groups from Le Thanh Nghi Ward, and a large number of residents and visitors.

The event provided local residents with an opportunity to experience the distinctive cultural and artistic traditions of India while introducing international visitors to Vietnam’s rich and diverse cultural heritage.

At the program, artists from the Indian Punjabi Folk Arts Troupe performed a range of pieces featuring distinctive Punjabi cultural characteristics, including “Bhangra–Luddi” and “Giddha–Kikli,” vibrant folk dances from Punjab associated with festivals and the joy of the harvest.

Powerful movements, lively footwork and the distinctive rhythms of the dhol drum created an energetic and captivating atmosphere. Punjabi folk songs such as “Chhalla,” “Jindua,” and “Giddha–Boliyan,” along with the “Punjabi Folk Singing” performance, brought audiences closer to the cultural life, customs and spirit of the people of Punjab.

According to the introduction at the event, Punjabi folk melodies are deeply rooted in everyday life, reflecting love, relationships, festivals, farming and various human emotions. Traditional instruments such as the dhol, tumbi, algoza and chimta contribute to the distinctive sound of Punjabi folk music.

The combined Bhangra and Giddha performance, featuring characteristic elements of Punjabi culture, conveyed the spirit of celebration, joy, solidarity and pride of the people of Punjab.

The “Giddha–Kikli” performance highlighted the graceful and joyful character of Punjabi folk art.

Alongside the performances by the Indian arts troupe, the program also featured local clubs, artists and performing arts groups from Le Thanh Nghi Ward. Through music, singing and dance, these performances brought audiences into an artistic space rich in traditional Vietnamese cultural elements.

Audiences enjoyed the Quan họ folk song “Finding You in the Afternoon at the Hội Lim Festival,” along with various dance, vocal and contemporary performances, including “Samba to Brasil,” “Afternoon in the Highland Village,” “Vietnamese Earth Mother,” “Ha Wack mo ang beat,” and “Lambada.”

The Quan họ folk performance “Finding You in the Afternoon at the Hội Lim Festival” was presented by artists from Duc Minh Residential Area.

More than an artistic performance, the Hai Phong–India exchange provided a space for people from the two countries to share, explore and appreciate each other’s distinctive cultural values. It also served as a vibrant platform for promoting people-to-people exchange and strengthening mutual understanding and friendship between Vietnam and India.

A large number of local residents attended and enjoyed the program.

Bringing an international cultural exchange program to Bach Dang Walking Street helped make cultural diplomacy more accessible and closely connected to people’s everyday lives. It also aligns with Hai Phong’s orientation toward developing cultural, entertainment and nighttime experiential spaces, contributing to the creation of additional attractive destinations for residents and visitors.

Nguyen Hanh