18 performances featured in the 2025 Vietnam - U.S. singing contest

On the morning of October 4, the Vietnam-U.S. Friendship Association of Dong Nai province held the 3rd Vietnam-U.S. Singing Contest 2025 at Dong Nai University. The event was attended by Dao Van Phuoc, former Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, former Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Organization Commission, and current Chairman of the Vietnam - U.S. Friendship Association of Dong Nai province; Nguyen Thanh Tri, Chairman of the Provincial Union of Friendship Organizations; along with more than 500 association members and art teams representing various chapters of the Vietnam - U.S. Friendship Association.

Dao Van Phuoc, Chairman of the Vietnam-U.S. Friendship Association of Dong Nai province, presents flowers to the judging panel. Photo: Quang Phat

The organizing committee presents commemorative flags to participating units. Photo: Quang Phat

This year’s contest brought together six performance teams from three chapters of the Vietnam-U.S. Friendship Association, representing three universities: Dong Nai University, Lac Hong University, and Dong Nai Technology University. A total of 18 musical and dance performances were showcased, highlighting themes such as the praise of the Communist Party of Vietnam, President Ho Chi Minh, patriotism, love for the homeland, and the friendship and solidarity between the people of Dong Nai and the United States, as well as with the international community. The performances were vibrant, engaging, and rich in cultural expression. Following the conclusion of the contest, the organizing committee will convene to evaluate and select the three most outstanding performances to represent the association at the 6th Dong Nai Provincial Friendship Melody Festival in 2025.

A standout performance at the contest. Photo: Quang Phat

The 2025 Vietnam-U.S. Singing Contest is a cultural and artistic exchange activity for members of the Vietnam-U.S. Friendship Association of Dong Nai Province. The event aims to create a shared platform for local chapters to connect, while showcasing the land and people of both Vietnam and the United States. It contributes to fostering mutual understanding and strengthening the bonds of friendship and solidarity between the people of Dong Nai in particular, and the people of Vietnam, the United States, and international friends in general.

A musical performance at the contest. Photo: Courtesy of the Association

Consequently, the first prize went to the musical performance by the Pink Pony Girl team from The Country Club, representing the Vietnam-U.S. Friendship Chapter at Lac Hong University.

 By Nam Hai, Quang Phat, Nga Son - Translated by Hong Van, Minho