Bhubaneswar, July 25: A 20-member cultural troupe from Vietnam, on a visit to
SOA Deemed to be University here, held a packed auditorium spell bound with their
scintillating performance on Wednesday.
The performers, who represented the picturesque Ninh Thuan province of
Vietnam, showcased a variety of dances linked to the Cham civilization which
originated in 400 BCE and continued till 1400 CE.
The Cham dances, also known as Apsara dance, have much similarities with the
classical and warrior dances of Odisha.
Mr. Van Cong Hoa, Vice-Director, Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of
Ninh Thuan province of Vietnam, who is heading the troupe, spoke about Vietnam’s
long-standing friendship with India thanked SOA for organizing the event.
SOA Vice-Chancellor Prof. Pradipta Kumar Nanda, Director of University
Outreach Program Prof. Nachieketa K. Sharma, Regional Director, NSS, Dr. Sarita Patel
and Dean (Students’ Welfare) Prof. Jyoti Ranjan Das were present.
Students of SOA also presented several items including Odissi dance, folk dances
and a Rajasthani song which enthralled the audience.
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