Young artists of the Hong Hac Drama Troupe are working on a series of new plays to mark 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and France.
The Vietnam National Drama Theatre (VNDT) on February 15 began production on the play “Người đi dép cao su” (The Man in the Rubber Sandals) by Algerian playwright Kateb Yacine.
Vietnamese artists are working on new web dramas that will bring heart-warming laughter to audiences during the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday which falls on January 22 this year.
Artists of Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) are cooperating to produce a play titled “Ben khong chong” (Quay of the spinsters), the first work in a long-term project on cultural exchange between the two countries.
Directors Lam Tung of Vietnam and Kim Min-jeong from the Republic of Korea (RoK) have worked together to create a drama about the wounds people carry in their hearts after the war and women’s desire for happiness. The special art project aims to celebrate the 30th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries this year.
After more than 20 years of working in film, photography, and travel relating to the art of “boi” singing (classical drama), Tran Ngoc Van from the south-central province of Binh Dinh has created a cultural tourism product from the art form: “boi” singing masks made from plastic composite materials and stone powder.
A special art programme will be held on March 4 evening at Vietnam National Drama Theatre in Hanoi to celebrate the 132nd birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19) and the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the theatre (1952-2022).
Information about the characters in Vietnamese hat boi (classical drama) is now available in English on ichLinks, an online platform providing information about intangible cultural heritages in the Asia-Pacific region.
“Bo Gia” (Dad, I’m sorry), by directors Tran Thanh and Vu Ngoc Dang, was honoured as the Best Feature Film at Golden Kite Awards 2020 which was held by the Vietnam Cinema Association (VCA) in Hanoi on December 22.
Artists from the Vietnam Tuong Theatre will perform at the China-ASEAN Theatre Festival and Forum, which opens in Nanning in China’s Guangxi province on November 27.
Famous plays will be performed at the Hanoi Opera House from October 21-27 during the commemoration week on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Vietnamese drama (1921-2021).
A special contemporary dance show inspired by traditional classic drama (tuong) will be staged at the Tuoi Tre (Youth) Theatre in Hanoi on May 15, heard a press conference held on April 14.
Vietnamese drama film “Mat Biec” (Dreamy Eyes) has been chosen to be sent to the qualifying round of the 93rd Oscars Academy Awards, said the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
A new documentary film on tuong or hat boi (classical theatre) produced by Vietnam Television will be released in Hanoi, Can Tho and HCM City this month as part of the station’s efforts to introduce Vietnamese culture and theatre to audiences.
A collection of four French documentary films and one Vietnamese drama movie will be presented during the Fashion Film Week 2020 that will be held in Hanoi from September 28 to October 6.
The play Dieu Con Lai (Thing That Remains) about the life of the people and soldiers after the war is scheduled to be staged on May 29 at the Hanoi Opera House as an effort to bring cultural activities back to life.
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