On the morning of May 9, 2019, Ho Chi Minh City Union of Literature and Arts Associations, led by Musician Tran Long An, Vice Chairman of Vietnam Musicians Association, President of Music Association, President of the HCMC Union of Literature and Arts Associations, organized a field trip to the creation camp at Ton Duc Thang University (TDTU) to find inspiration for art works with the theme: The city aspires to rise.

Prof. Le Vinh Danh, TDTU President, teachers, leaders of departments and Deans of faculties related to culture and arts welcomed the delegation. During the campus tour, the delegation expressed their desire to cooperate with the university in arts and cultural activities such as co-organizing concert exchange programs to perform for teachers and students, and especially would like to invite TDTU to support the venue for the Vietnam Music Festival in Ho Chi Minh City after 18 years.

Musician Tran Long An expressed: "Ton Duc Thang University is the quintessence of the whole nation, the dream of mankind. I am impressed with the educational model that integrates theory and practice. The conditions for cultural and artistic development appear everywhere in the University and in the combination of arts, sports and . During the 22 years of development, Ton Duc Thang University made us surprised and proud. To me, TDTU is a highlight in Ho Chi Minh City for inspiration of composers.

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