29 September, 2023

Moon Festival Assembly 2023 Celebrated with Spectacular Performances at BIS Hanoi

Today, the vibrant spirit of the Moon Festival filled the air as students and parents came together in their colourful Ao Dai for a memorable assembly at BIS Hanoi.

The event showcased a total of six captivating performances, highlighting the rich cultural traditions of Vietnam.

The assembly began with a warm introduction and a heartfelt welcome to everyone in attendance. The younger students, F1, F2, and F3, kicked off the festivities by showcasing their creativity through the crafting of their own lanterns.

Moon Festival Assembly 2023 | BIS Hanoi

Year 2 students took the spotlight with a graceful dance titled "Ông Trăng Miệng Cười" (The Smiling Moon), leaving the audience in awe. The popular Year 11 band followed, enchanting everyone with their rendition of "Tôi Thấy Hoa Vàng Trên Cỏ Xanh" (I See Yellow Flowers on Green Grass).

Year 3 and 6 students brought joy to the assembly, sharing their Moon Festival memories through the lively performance of "Thùng Thà Thùng Thình" (The Drum Beats on Mid-Autumn Night). After that, Year 10 students performed a captivating dance performance titled "Mời Trầu.", which they recreated from the famous poet Ho Xuan Huong’s poem. Their performance aimed to promote progressive ideas about gender equality, showcasing the poet's emphasis on women's liberation.

Year 2 students - "Ông Trăng Miệng Cười"

Year 11 band - "Tôi Thấy Hoa Vàng Trên Cỏ Xanh" (I See Yellow Flowers on Green Grass).

Year 3 and 6 students - "Thùng Thà Thùng Thình" (The Drum Beats on Mid-Autumn Night)

Year 10 students - "Mời Trầu."

Year 4 and 6 students - "Bài Ca Tôm Cá" (The Song of Shrimp and Fish)

Year 11 students - "Thị Mầu,"

Year 4 and 6 students continued the enchantment with their energetic dance performance of "Bài Ca Tôm Cá" (The Song of Shrimp and Fish). The assembly reached its climax with an enthralling dance performance by Year 11 students, presenting the content of the folk play "Thị Mầu," shedding light on societal stereotypes surrounding traditional women's roles.

The Moon Festival Assembly concluded with an expression of gratitude to all the performers, teachers, and parents who made the event a resounding success. The celebration showcased the rich cultural heritage of Vietnam and fostered a sense of unity and appreciation for diversity within the BIS Hanoi community.

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