The collaboration between Ho Van Cuong, People's Artist Huu Quoc, and South Korean opera singer Cho Hae Ryong was a highlight of the Southern Vietnamese don ca tai tu art performance, celebrating Tet Binh Ngo. They presented a medley of "Arirang" (Shaun - Jenesis) and "Viet Nam Que Huong Toi" (Do Nhuan), with support from the Phuong Viet dance troupe.

Ho Van Cuong at the program. *Photo: Courtesy of character*

Ho Van Cuong surprised the audience with his smooth ca co singing alongside the veteran artist. He shared that Huu Quoc provided detailed guidance on vocal techniques for clear pronunciation, and he practiced for two days before the performance. The singer was previously taught ca co by his adoptive mother, singer Phi Nhung.

Performance of "Arirang - Viet Nam Que Huong Toi". *Video: HTV1*

The evening featured many artists, including: Bach Tuyet, Thanh Ngan, Tan Giao, and Le Tu. People's Artist Bach Tuyet performed the tan co "Tinh Tham Duyen Que". Meritorious Artist Van Khanh, Thanh Tuyet, Ngoc Dang, Thanh Mai, Ha Thu, Minh Duc, Ngoc Doi, and the Ho Chi Minh City don ca tai tu band collaborated in the musical scene "Mach Nguon Am Nhac". Most performances in the show were staged to evoke Tet memories, featuring scenes of flower boats – a unique cultural and tourism aspect of Southern Vietnamese people.

The program was part of the "On the Wharf, Under the Boats" Spring Flower Festival 2026, organized by the People's Committee of Phu Dinh Ward (Ho Chi Minh City) in coordination with various agencies and units.

Ho Van Cuong, 23, gained attention after participating in Vietnam Idol Kids in 2016. After winning, the singer moved from his hometown in Tien Giang to live in Ho Chi Minh City. Under the guidance of singer Phi Nhung, Ho Van Cuong pursued folk and lyrical music genres. His album "Ve Mien Tay", released in 2017, achieved acclaim with songs like "Con Thuong Rau Dang Moc Sau He", "Sa Mua Gieng" (Bac Son), and "Anh Ba Khia" (Son Ha). After Phi Nhung passed away during the pandemic in 2021, Ho Van Cuong took a break from singing before returning as an independent artist.

People's Artist Huu Quoc, 52, is from Ho Chi Minh City. In 1991, he graduated with honors from the Tran Huu Trang Cai Luong Theater acting school. At 19, the artist gained attention when he replaced Meritorious Artist Phuong Quang in a lead elderly role. In 2002, he first ventured into spoken drama at the Minh Nhi - Quoc Thao Drama Stage.

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