Vietnamese performing arts include various types, with Cheo (traditional opera), Tuong (classical drama), cai luong (reformed theatre) and water puppetry being among the most commonly performed ones.
The Vietnam Drama Theatre’s troupe performed the comedy play “Benh Si” (Egotism) in Prague, the Czech Republic, on August 18 as part of its Europe tour.
A run of sold-out performances at the Hanoi Opera House this month, featuring award-winning plays and the capital’s leading actors, have experts hoping for a revival of Vietnam’s theatrical heritage.