“Vietnam in Me” concert raises US$160,000 for storm victims in central Vietnam
A rain-soaked night in Hanoi drew thousands, uniting music and compassion in support of Central Vietnam after devastating storms.
THE HANOI TIMES — The "Viet Nam trong toi" (Vietnam in Me) concert on August 26 raised some VND4.2 billion (US$160,000) to support residents in Central Vietnam affected by Typhoon Kajiki.
A performance at the “Vietnam in Me” concert. Photo: Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
Despite heavy rain, the free-of-charge concert gathered around 15,000 spectators at the National Exposition Center in Dong Anh Commune, Hanoi.
The event featured popular performers such as Soobin Hoang Son, Hoa Minzy, Erik, Duc Phuc, Quan A.P, Duong Hoang Yen, and Chillies band.
Through the concert, participating artists celebrated the 80th anniversary of National Day and evoked people's pride in the history.
They also conveyed solidarity and compassion, sending encouragement to storm-hit communities.
Typhoon Kajiki, the fifth tropical storm to hit Vietnam this year, has caused severe damage in central coastal provinces from Thanh Hoa to Quang Tri, with Nghe An and Ha Tinh provinces being the worst-hit.
Reports on August 26 showed that the typhoon, along with heavy rains and floods, killed seven people, and injured 34 others. One was reported missing.
The storm collapsed 15 houses, blew the roof off more than 8,700 houses, 63 schools, and eight health facilities, and flooded more than 3,600 homes.
Heavy rains and flooding submerged more than 81,500 hectares of rice, 4,500 hectares of vegetables, and 1,690 hectares of fish farms.
Strong wind broke down 21,000 trees, while landslides were recorded on many roads. The irrigation, electricity and telecommunication facilities were also damaged, affecting nearly 1.6 million users.
