People's Artist Thu Hien.— File Photo

HCM CITY (VNS)— Sai Gon Xua Va Nay (Saigon Then and Now), a new music programme featuring Viet Nam's traditional music and dances, will be organised on Sunday evening at HCM City's Opera House.

Folk songs and vong co (southern traditional tunes) will be performed by People's Artist Tran Hieu, People's Artist Thu Hien and Viet kieu singer Huong Lan, among others.

Linh Nga, one of the most talented dancers in Viet Nam, and young performers from Bong Sen (Lotus) Theatre will perform Vietnamese traditional dance.

Vintage cars and photos featuring Sai Gon (former HCM City) in the old days will be displayed at the Opera House on the day of the show.

After this first show, the programme will be organised on the fifth of each month at the Opera House, according to organisers, officials from the Bong Sen Theatre. — VNS