First national singing contest for the disabled launched

With the theme of ‘The desired hearts’, the contest is organised by the Vietnam Association in Support of Disabled People and Orphans in co-ordination with the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs and other related agencies and social organisations.

To be held in response to the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3) and in celebration of 2014 Asia Pacific Disability Forum General Assembly and Conference hosted by Vietnam this November, the contest is also a significant event expressing the concern of the whole society to its less fortunate members and encouraging them in contributing to the country and integrating deeply into social activities.

The contest is held on a national scale until November, and will be divided into three regions: the northern contest held in Vinh Phuc province, the southern competition in Ho Chi Minh City and the central one in Nghe An province. The final round will take place in Hanoi from November 26-29. A gala award ceremony is scheduled for November 29 at Hanoi Friendship Cultural Palace and will be broadcast live on Vietnam Television.

To date, more than 7 million contestants from 40 localities have registered to showcase their talents at the contest.

About 110 excellent performers are expected to be present in the finals.

(Source: nhandan.org.vn)