The project is organized by Thuong Nhat Company (investor of Saigon Waterbus) in collaboration with students from music schools and conservatories in Ho Chi Minh City, providing free services to the people. This is also a new highlight for sightseeing and tourism in the city center after Bach Dang wharf park came into operation.
After the first successful week held on the evening of February 26, the street music playground "A rendezvous with Saigon" returned with the second performance on Saturday evening, March 5 at Bach Dang ferry station, attracting many locals and tourists to stop and enjoy.
Photo: The show started at 5:30 p.m., but by 5 p.m., almost every seat was filled with spectators - Photo: Viet Hung
Lecturer Nguyen Tan Loc - Deputy Head of the Western Musical Instruments Department, Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music - shared: "I am very happy to be able to blend my musical soul with young people in an open space of rivers and canals, in a dynamic city like Ho Chi Minh City".
He and other teachers at the school are ready to participate in performances to motivate students to have more opportunities to experience and confidently express their music.
"I really like outdoor music stages because they help people connect easily with each other. Anyone who likes listening to music can come and listen freely and share their feelings together" - Nguyen Anh Phuong shared her joy when she learned about a new street music meeting place.
Artists performing at the music project "Appointment with Saigon" - Photo: Internet
Mr. Nguyen Kim Toan - Director of Thuong Nhat Company - said, "Co hen voi Sai Gon" is a non-profit street music and art project every Saturday, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at Bach Dang Wharf. After a period of implementation, if accepted by tourists, the project will continue to expand in terms of time and number of days held per week, and at the same time, implement more music programs on night bus routes to serve tourists.
“The project is organized with the desire to serve the community, contributing to promoting the value of historical and cultural heritage on the wharves and boats of old Saigon; at the same time bringing back the vibrant life of Ho Chi Minh City, which is reviving after the pandemic," said Mr. Toan.
