VietNamNet Bridge – One of the most popular charity events in the city, the Giac Mo Dem Mua Dong (A Dream in Winter Night) concert, will be held tonight at the GEM Centre in District 1.

For our children: Many popular singers and dancers will perform at the charity concert, Giac Mo Dem Mua Dong (A Dream in Winter Night), tonight in HCM City’s GEM Centre, District 1. VNS File Photo

Many popular singers and dancers will perform at the concert to raise funds for child patients.

The even is organised by the TTT Corporation in co-operation with the Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper.

The show was an instant hit when it was launched last year, attracting local and foreign organisations as well as residents.  

Organisers said this year’s theme, “Working Together for Needy Children at Christmas", was chosen to encourage more people to contribute to charities.

The artists, including students of the music school MPU, will perform folk and traditional music.   

Veteran singers Cam Van and Khac Trieu, and young singers Nhat Ha, Bich Ngoc and Duyen Huyen are among the performers.

Contemporary pieces choreographed by talented artists Tan Loc and Huy Truc will also be part of the performance.

The MPU students choir will perform under young conductor Tran Nhat Minh of the HCM City Ballet, Symphony Orchestra and Opera.

More than 200 tickets at VND2 million (US$90) each have already sold out.  

Le Ba Thong, a member of the show’s organising board, said: "Our event received more than VND1.4 billion ($620,000) from organisations and individuals last year.

“Many audience members are close friends of our event and have spent time and money to help disadvantaged children in the country.

"We hope to raise money to help 500 child patients through our event.”  

"Giac Mo Dem Mua Dong encourages people to come together and work for children who are suffering, to help them enjoy a happy Christmas and New Year," said pop diva Hong Nhung.  

The concert will begin at 8.30pm.

VNS