Paris by Night 90
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Paris By Night 90: Chân Dung Người Phụ Nữ Việt Nam (English translation: The Portrait of a Vietnamese Woman) is a Paris By Night
program produced by Thuy Nga
that was filmed at the Terrace Theater
at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center
on September 15, 2007 and September 16, 2007.
The program was inspired by the conceptual idea of To Van Lai and Nguyen Ngoc Ngan
to honor the sacrifice and endurance that Vietnamese women experience being a mother and a wife of the family as well as an ordinary citizen in times of war (Vietnam War
) and peace. The program features songs, musicals, as well as skits that poignantly portray the significant role that Vietnamese
women holds in all aspects of life throughout the years. From songs such as “Bốn Mắt Anh Yêu” and “Cô Bắc Kì Nho Nhỏ” that lively evoke the teenage pureness & innocence during high school years to more mature songs like “Mười Thương” that describes the softness and inner beauty of the Vietnamese woman. On the other hand, "Mẹ Trùng Dương" and "Mẹ Việt Nam Ơi!" metaphorically compare the woman to the ocean whom protects and gives shelters to the land of Vietnam while "Cô Gái Việt" depicts the social contribution of the women in the society besides family matters.
Several guests were also presented on the show. A introductory speech was presented by Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez
, discussing the resilience, strength , care and contributions of the Vietnamese woman in Vietnam and abroad; as well, she wore the traditional Vietnamese dress, an Ao Dai
. Other guests included Swiss philanthropist "Tim" Aline Rebeaud, who runs an orphanage for handicapped and orphaned children in Saigon, named "Maison Chance, and others.
1. Mẹ Trùng Dương, Mẹ Việt Nam Ơi!, Cô Gái Việt - Ý Lan, Khánh Ly, Họa Mi, Khánh Hà, Hoàng Oanh, Minh Tuyết, Ngọc Liên, Tú Quyên, Thanh Trúc, Như Loan, Bảo Hân, Hồ Lệ Thu, Quỳnh Vi, Hương Giang, Loan Châu, Hương Thủy, Tâm Đoan
2. Nước Non Ngàn Dặm Ra Đi - Quang Lê, Mai Thiên Vân
3. Chị Tôi - Bằng Kiều
4. Cô Hàng Nước - Trần Thái Hòa
5. Thân Phận & Được Tin Em Lấy Chồng - Quỳnh Dung, Mai Quốc Huy
6. Ru Con Tình Củ - Khánh Hà
7. Thiếu Phụ Nam Xương - Mạnh Quỳnh, Hương Thủy
8. Thoi Tơ & Bến Nước Tình Quê - Loan Châu, Thanh Trúc
9. Thương Đời Hoa - Hồ Lệ Thu
10. Cô Thắm Về Làng - Thế Sơn, Trịnh Lam, Tiến Dũng
11. Em Ghen - Bảo Hân, Tú Quyên, Như Loan
12. Người Yêu Của Lính - Hoàng Oanh
13. Tưởng Như Còn Người Yêu - Ý Lan
14. Mười Thương - Tâm Đoan
Disc 2
15. Skit: Chồng Chúa Vợ Tôi - Kiều Oanh, Ngọc Đan Thanh, Kiều Linh, Lê Tín
16. Bốn Mắt Anh Yêu & Cô Bắc Kỳ Nho Nhỏ - Lương Tùng Quang, Dương Triệu Vũ
17. Gánh Hàng Rong - Minh Tuyết
18. Giọt Nước Mắt Ngà & Trả Lại Anh - Ngọc Liên, Hương Giang
19. Musical: Bà Mẹ Quê, Lòng Mẹ Việt Nam, Lời Dặn Dò Của Mẹ - Tâm Đoan, Hương Thủy, Thanh Trúc, Michelle Nguyễn, Quang Lê, Khánh Ly, Thế Sơn
20. Tiển Bước Sang Ngang - Nguyễn Hưng
21. Một Mình - Trần Thu Hà
22. Mẹ Yêu - Trịnh Lam, Lưu Bích
23. Ai Xuôi Vạn Lý - Họa Mi
24. Trăng Sáng Vườn Chè - Quỳnh Vi
Paris by Night
Paris By Night is a popular Vietnamese language musical variety show, produced by an Overseas Vietnamese company Thúy Nga and hosted by Nguyễn Ngọc Ngạn and Nguyễn Cao Kỳ Duyên, featuring musical performances by modern pop stars, traditional folk songs, one-act plays, and sketch comedy...
program produced by Thuy Nga
Thuy Nga
Thúy Nga is a Vietnamese-oriented entertainment company that produces Paris By Night, as well as music CDs, musical specials, movies and films, magazines, audio books, posters, and calendars...
that was filmed at the Terrace Theater
Terrace Theater
The Terrace Theater is a full theatrical and performance venue located in Long Beach, California. The theater seats 3,051 patrons at its maximum configuration in Orchestra, Loge, and Balcony sections. The Orchestra seating section is arranged in the Continental seating style with no center aisle...
at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center
Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center
The Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center is a convention center located in Long Beach, California. It was built on the site of the Long Beach Municipal Auditorium beginning in 1962. The primary venues of the complex include:-Long Beach Arena:...
on September 15, 2007 and September 16, 2007.
The program was inspired by the conceptual idea of To Van Lai and Nguyen Ngoc Ngan
Nguyen Ngoc Ngan
Nguyễn Ngọc Ngạn is a Vietnamese-Canadian writer and essayist.He was born in Sơn Tây, Vietnam, but his family moved to South Vietnam when the Geneva Accords divided the country in 1945...
to honor the sacrifice and endurance that Vietnamese women experience being a mother and a wife of the family as well as an ordinary citizen in times of war (Vietnam War
Vietnam War
The Vietnam War was a Cold War-era military conflict that occurred in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia from 1 November 1955 to the fall of Saigon on 30 April 1975. This war followed the First Indochina War and was fought between North Vietnam, supported by its communist allies, and the government of...
) and peace. The program features songs, musicals, as well as skits that poignantly portray the significant role that Vietnamese
Vietnamese people
The Vietnamese people are an ethnic group originating from present-day northern Vietnam and southern China. They are the majority ethnic group of Vietnam, comprising 86% of the population as of the 1999 census, and are officially known as Kinh to distinguish them from other ethnic groups in Vietnam...
women holds in all aspects of life throughout the years. From songs such as “Bốn Mắt Anh Yêu” and “Cô Bắc Kì Nho Nhỏ” that lively evoke the teenage pureness & innocence during high school years to more mature songs like “Mười Thương” that describes the softness and inner beauty of the Vietnamese woman. On the other hand, "Mẹ Trùng Dương" and "Mẹ Việt Nam Ơi!" metaphorically compare the woman to the ocean whom protects and gives shelters to the land of Vietnam while "Cô Gái Việt" depicts the social contribution of the women in the society besides family matters.
Several guests were also presented on the show. A introductory speech was presented by Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez
Loretta Sanchez
Loretta Sanchez is the U.S. Representative for , and previously the 46th, serving since 2003. She is a member of the Democratic Party, and a member of the Blue Dog Coalition. The district lies in central Orange County....
, discussing the resilience, strength , care and contributions of the Vietnamese woman in Vietnam and abroad; as well, she wore the traditional Vietnamese dress, an Ao Dai
Áo dài
The áo dài is a Vietnamese national costume, now most commonly for women. In its current form, it is a tight-fitting silk tunic worn over pantaloons. The word is pronounced ow zai in the North and ow yai in the South of the country. Áo is derived from a Middle Chinese word meaning "padded coat"...
. Other guests included Swiss philanthropist "Tim" Aline Rebeaud, who runs an orphanage for handicapped and orphaned children in Saigon, named "Maison Chance, and others.
Tracklist
Disc 11. Mẹ Trùng Dương, Mẹ Việt Nam Ơi!, Cô Gái Việt - Ý Lan, Khánh Ly, Họa Mi, Khánh Hà, Hoàng Oanh, Minh Tuyết, Ngọc Liên, Tú Quyên, Thanh Trúc, Như Loan, Bảo Hân, Hồ Lệ Thu, Quỳnh Vi, Hương Giang, Loan Châu, Hương Thủy, Tâm Đoan
2. Nước Non Ngàn Dặm Ra Đi - Quang Lê, Mai Thiên Vân
3. Chị Tôi - Bằng Kiều
4. Cô Hàng Nước - Trần Thái Hòa
5. Thân Phận & Được Tin Em Lấy Chồng - Quỳnh Dung, Mai Quốc Huy
6. Ru Con Tình Củ - Khánh Hà
7. Thiếu Phụ Nam Xương - Mạnh Quỳnh, Hương Thủy
8. Thoi Tơ & Bến Nước Tình Quê - Loan Châu, Thanh Trúc
9. Thương Đời Hoa - Hồ Lệ Thu
10. Cô Thắm Về Làng - Thế Sơn, Trịnh Lam, Tiến Dũng
11. Em Ghen - Bảo Hân, Tú Quyên, Như Loan
12. Người Yêu Của Lính - Hoàng Oanh
13. Tưởng Như Còn Người Yêu - Ý Lan
14. Mười Thương - Tâm Đoan
Disc 2
15. Skit: Chồng Chúa Vợ Tôi - Kiều Oanh, Ngọc Đan Thanh, Kiều Linh, Lê Tín
16. Bốn Mắt Anh Yêu & Cô Bắc Kỳ Nho Nhỏ - Lương Tùng Quang, Dương Triệu Vũ
17. Gánh Hàng Rong - Minh Tuyết
18. Giọt Nước Mắt Ngà & Trả Lại Anh - Ngọc Liên, Hương Giang
19. Musical: Bà Mẹ Quê, Lòng Mẹ Việt Nam, Lời Dặn Dò Của Mẹ - Tâm Đoan, Hương Thủy, Thanh Trúc, Michelle Nguyễn, Quang Lê, Khánh Ly, Thế Sơn
20. Tiển Bước Sang Ngang - Nguyễn Hưng
21. Một Mình - Trần Thu Hà
Tran Thu Ha
Trần Thu Hà, is a Vietnamese pop singer, recording artist and entrepreneur. Raised in a music family, Hà Trần is famous as the most creative and intelligent singer who pioneered in combined Vietnamese folk music with western modern style.-Childhood:Ha Tran is the daughter of Tran Hieu and Vu Thuy...
22. Mẹ Yêu - Trịnh Lam, Lưu Bích
23. Ai Xuôi Vạn Lý - Họa Mi
24. Trăng Sáng Vườn Chè - Quỳnh Vi