Well-known national and international artists will attend three large cultural programmes, featuring attractive songs and dances, in downtown Ha Noi on December 31.

DJ Trang Moon.jpg: DJ Trang Moon will create joyful atmosphere at this cultural events. — Photo giaobao.com

The events are being organised by the Ha Noi Department of Culture and Sports to create an atmosphere that provides excitement and motivation and hope for people in the New Year.

A countdown event is annually held at 8pm at Ly Thai To Flower Garden. The event will start with lively dances and DJ music, with lighting and sound effects.

The audience will also enjoy a colourful and musical night with joyful songs, such as Ao Xanh (Green Shirt) and Giac Mo Tuyet Voi (Wonderful Dream), and dances being performed.

The second programme, entitled Happy New Year 2016, Thang Long- Ha Noi Spirit, will also take place at 8pm at August Revolution Square in front of the Ha Noi Opera House.

The first part of the event will involve singing of songs about the party, country and Ha Noi, such as Ha Noi Niem Tin Va Hy Vong (Ha Noi Belief and Hope) and Khat Vong (Aspiration).

Music lovers will then enjoy the performances of modern bands such as DJ Battle and Remix.

The last performance will begin at 9pm at Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square, where intense songs such as Mua Xuan Dau Tien (The First Spring) and Mua Xuan Lang Lua Lang Hoa (Spring in the Flower and Rice Villages) will be performed by famous Vietnamese singers such as Khanh Linh and Quang Tuan.

There will also be modern dance performances by O'Plus, Carmen dance troop and DJ Trang Moon.

VNS