A series of traditional opera performances will be organised in Hanoi this September.
Titled Tieng Trong Cheo (Traditional Opera Drum Sounds), the cultural tour is an effort by young Hanoians to understand traditional art within the framework of the cultural media project Toi Xe Dich (I Move), with the cooperation of the Vietnam Cheo Theatre.
The night shows will present famous extracts from classic cheo plays, such as Quan Am Thi Kinh at Thap communal house yard on September 5, Luu Binh – Duong Le at Kim Lien communal house yard on September 12, and Kim Nham at Xuan Dinh communal house yard on September 19.
A representative of the board of organisers said a special feature of the tour is to preserve the stage, instruments and costume of the "old" cheo that give the audience a true experience of the art form.
Besides enjoying performances by actors from the Vietnam Cheo Theatre, the audience will also gain basic knowledge about typical cheo characters and its cultural space, as illustrated by young artist Jeet Zdung.
The audience will also get a chance to enact their favourite characters during each night show of Tieng Trong Cheo.
The programme is not for profit and is being supported by community funds from the participants.
Cheo is a traditional form of art that used to be performed on small stages in communal house yards. Performing cheo plays on its original stage, which is an open space and not inside theatres, will help bridge the distance between the actors and the audience.
Nguyen Thi Thu Ha, who launched the Toi Xe Dich Project, said the programme aimed to help preserve ancient cheo as well as connect the cultural emotions among different Vietnamese generations.
Toi Xe Dich is a social media project about culture and tourism for the youth, established in June 2012. The project is expected to encourage the youth to travel more, live more meaningfully and understand traditional values better.
Thap Cummnal House locates in Cau Giay district, Kim Lien Communal House is in Dong Da꧂ district while Xuan Dinh Communal House is in Tu Liem district.-VNA
The art of architecture and sculpture, as well as local cultural features from communal houses throughout the north of Vietnam, are being displayed at an exhibition in Hanoi.
The first-ever class in xam (ancient folk songs performed by blind beggars) for primary and junior high school students has opened in the northern province of Ninh Binh's Yen Mo district.
The Tuong Theatre (classical drama) has embarked on restoring a historical play titled Tieng Goi Non Song (Motherland's Call). It was written by Kinh Dan in 1962.
A night of Vietnamese folk music featuring ca tru (ceremonial singing), cheo (popular theatre), chau van (spiritual singing) and xam (blind buskers' singing) will take place in Hanoi on January 6.
Several artists will perform traditional music in three French cities - Paris, Marseilles and Bordeaux - to celebrate the overseas Vietnamese community and the French during the Lunar New Year festival.
The “Ngay Hoi Am Nhac Mua Thu 2015” (Fall Music Festival 2015) will shake up Hanoi’s streets at ten different public locations simultaneously on August 23, featuring many local famous artists.
According to the latest FIFA women’s rankings, Vietnam ranked sixth in Asia, behind Japan (8th globally), the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (10th), Australia (15th), China (16th) and the Republic of Korea (21st).
Accessible via //a80.hanoi.gov.vn and a mobile app, the platform serves as the official information hub for parades, cultural events, exhibitions, and public services. It offers real-time updates on schedules, traffic, security, healthcare, and live broadcasts, as well as behind-the-scenes stories and community-shared moments from across the country.
Vietnamese language is now officially taught at four high schools and is one of eight optional second foreign languages in the national university entrance exam of the RoK.
Coach Masahiko Okiyama asked his Vietnamese side to step up a gear after the break, and it took only three minutes to double their lead thanks to an individual effort from Y Za Luong, who finished crisply into the bottom corner.
More than 150 images on display highlight the National Assembly’s 80-year development and the performance of the HCM City delegation of NA deputies during the 2021–2026 term.
The festival aims to foster artistic and cultural exchange, while deepening international appreciation for national identity, societal values and the missions of law enforcement agencies, especially those of the Vietnamese People's Police and their counterparts around the globe.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism plans to display up to 150 posters at Ho Chi Minh Square in Vinh for the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution on August 19 and National Day on September 2.
The competition offers a meaningful cultural and educational platform, serving not only as a creative space for Vietnamese and international children living in Hanoi but also as a forum to inspire patriotism, a love for peace, environmental awareness, and the aspiration to build a humane and sustainable world.
Taking a journey to the Cham Museum — the modest building in Phan Rang –Thap Cham, Indian writer Ankita Mahabir said that the museum might not boast size but it brims with pride for the local community, featuring carefully preserved sandstone sculptures, portraits, and rare artifacts.
For years, the Vietnamese community in many countries rarely had the chance to experience Vietnam’s traditional arts and culture actitivies organized by the Vietnam government, except the annual event “Vietnam Day Abroad” that has been organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 2010. But the year 2024 marked a turning point.
In the context of international integration and globalisation, culture and art education plays a vital role in promoting the all-round development of Vietnam's young generation.
Vietnam shared the top podium with the Philippines in the medal tally with four gold, two silver and two bronze medals at the last SEA Games in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
The “Vietnam – Colours from the Tropics” Cultural Festival in Moscow, Russia, has wrapped up after drawing 968,000 local residents and visitors, surpassing expectations and surprising organisers with the vibrant interest it sparked in the Russian capital.
Numerous commemorative activities highlighting the national remarkable achievements will be held nationwide in celebration of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945 – 2025) and National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025).
The BaDen Mountain International Marathon 2025 took place in the southern province of Tay Ninh on August 3, attracting more than 6,000 domestic and international runners.
Illustrative image (Source: Internet)
