Singer Kieu Nga's funeral: Elvis Phuong took care of everything, in contrast to Cong Tai, there was something strange.

In recent days, Vietnamese showbiz has been continuously receiving sad news when singer Kieu Nga passed away in the US and recently artist Cong Tai. Both are familiar and talented faces in the entertainment industry.

Funeral details and condolences from colleagues and audiences

It is known that famous singer Elvis Phuong, Kieu Nga's brother, and other family members will take care of her funeral. This information was confirmed by Phuong Hung, Elvis Phuong's son and Kieu Nga's nephew, on the morning of July 19.

According to the family's announcement, the funeral and memorial service for the "Queen of New Wave" will take place on the morning of August 8. The funeral will then begin in the afternoon of the same day, allowing friends, colleagues and audiences to come and say their farewells. On the afternoon of August 9, the family will hold a funeral and cremation ceremony, officially ending the life of a musical talent.

Many people find it strange that Kieu Nga's funeral took place quite late (nearly a month after her death), giving rise to many speculations. Some spiritual opinions say that the family chose an auspicious day to hold the funeral for the female singer so that she could rest in peace. While others say that it may be because funeral regulations in the US are complicated and require careful preparation, Kieu Nga's family held the funeral late. However, the real reason must wait for the people involved to speak up.

To commemorate the talented and ill-fated singer, Trizzie Phuong Trinh and many artists in the US have organized a special music night on July 24, 2025. The music night is expected to feature many big names in the overseas Vietnamese music scene such as famous singers Huong Lan, Y Lan, Hong Nhung, Phuong Loan, Cam Tho... This is a noble gesture, showing camaraderie and respect for Kieu Nga's contributions to Vietnamese music.

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Looking at the way overseas artists prepared for Kieu Nga’s funeral and memorial concert, one can clearly see the camaraderie and deep connection within the community. Similarly, in Vietnam, the passing of veteran artists always receives great attention and affection from the public and colleagues.

A typical example is the funeral of Cai Luong artist Bui Cong Tai, which took place in Ho Chi Minh City on July 17 and 18, 2025. Although he is not a name that often appears in the media in recent years, when the artist passed away at the age of 72 due to liver cancer, his funeral welcomed a large number of friends and colleagues from many generations to visit and say goodbye.

Different from the private and peaceful atmosphere of singer Kieu Nga’s funeral in the US, the funeral of artist Bui Cong Tai at his home in Chanh Hung Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, was filled with the affectionate atmosphere of the southern entertainment industry. During the two days of mourning, a long line of artists from many generations, from retired people to current stars, were present.

Notably, many artists did not mind the long distance, put aside their personal work to come and burn incense to bid farewell to their brother, uncle, and teacher. They not only came to pay their respects but also sat down to chat, recall memories, and share their sorrow with the late artist's family.

The tears, hugs, and sincere words of encouragement clearly demonstrated the strong camaraderie and respect for artist Bui Cong Tai’s contributions to the Vietnamese Cai Luong stage and art. His funeral will take place at 2 p.m. on July 19, after which his body will be cremated at Da Phuoc Cemetery.

Comparing the two funeral spaces, despite the differences in geography and organizational culture, the outstanding common point is that the camaraderie is always the core element. Whether in the US or in Vietnam, when a talented artist passes away, the artist community always comes together to show respect, grief and gratitude. The organization of a concert in memory of Kieu Nga in the US or the long line of people coming to pay their respects to Bui Cong Tai in Vietnam are all proof of that affection.

Funeral of NS Cong Tai was disrupted: Son was scolded, Ms. Phuong Hang was involved Keng11:46:42 19/07/2025On July 17 and 18, many artists, colleagues and audiences attended the funeral of Bui Cong Tai - a talented artist who devoted his whole life to the art of reformed opera.