Refresher course for Lao military art troupe opened

Senior Colonel Nguyen Xuan Thuy delivers a speech at the event.

Speaking at the event, Senior Colonel Nguyen Xuan Thuy, Director of the Military University of Culture and Arts, noted that since 2019, the university has not yet organized refresher courses for artists of the Military Art Troupe of the Laos People’s Army due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, the ministries of national defense of the two countries agreed to conduct the course, showing their trust in the university. Therefore, the university has made thorough preparation to accomplish the set goals and complete the programs successfully.

During the three-month course, 22 officials, artists, and staff from the Military Art Troupe of the Laos People Army will be equipped with the skills of composing, performing, performance direction, sound and stage lighting techniques, among others. Especially, this year, trainees will study several new majors, namely stage and musical director, content design and usage of LED screens on the stage.

An art performance by Lao trainees at the event

Addressing the ceremony, Lieutenant Colonel Chanthi Buddakeo, Deputy Head of the Military Art Troupe of the Laos People’s Army, underlined that the course was opened on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Laos and Vietnam. It is also part of practical activities to welcome the Vietnam-Laos Solidarity and Friendship Year 2022.

He hoped that the Lao trainees would overcome all difficulties and creatively apply the knowledge and skills acquired from the course to their task implementation, contributing to serving the Laos People’s Army and strengthening the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.

Translated by Quynh Oanh