YOUNG TALENT - Young artists perform Vietnamese songs at the cultural programme called Ôm Sài Gòn (Beloved Sài Gòn) organised by the HCM City Youth Cultural House. Photo courtesy of the programme’s organiser.

HCM CITY— The HCM City Youth Cultural House has launched a special event offering music, theatre and comedy performances as part of the centre’s efforts to entertain and attract young people.

The programme, called Ôm Sài Gòn (Beloved Sài Gòn), offers performances by veteran and young singers, dancers, musicians, and theatre artists from local theatres and art troupes.

The shows offer Vietnamese and foreign songs and music pieces designed in new concepts.

A recent show called Tình Ca Đỏ (Vietnamese Patriotic Songs) featuring professional singers of the HCM City Music Conservatory, such as Đông Quân, Hồng Mơ and Thanh Ngọc, attracted a large audience on October 15.

Patriotic music and dances about soldiers and President Hồ Chí Minh were highlighted.

ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL: The HCM City Youth Cultural House has launched 'Beloved Sài Gòn', a special cultural programme offering music and theatre performances to attract young people. Photo courtesy of the programme’s organiser.

Stand-up comedy performances by young artists Quang Trung and Hồng Phương from the comic group Sài Gòn Tếu will be staged on October 28.

Sài Gòn Tếu’s YouTube channel has attracted more than 500,000 subscribers one year after its release in 2020.

The channel’s livestream shows and online workshops about theatre and comedy entertain and educate young audiences.

“We have received many congratulations as well as encouragement from fans on our programme. Audience support will help our artists to bring laughter and meaningful life lessons through their art,” said Nguyễn Hồng Phúc, director of HCM City Youth Cultural House.

“We hope locals and visitors will learn more about the city’s culture and lifestyle through our programme.”

The shows of 'Beloved Sài Gòn' are staged at 6pm at weekend at HCM City Cultural House, 4 Phạm Ngọc Thạch Street, District 1. – VNS