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Rich culture and victorious history are special points that lure international friends to come to Vietnam. Meticulous art shows are great tools for them to learn more about this amazing country and the typical life of each region. These performances not only express artisans’ stage skills, but also introduce tourists to the tradition, culture, and diversity in Vietnamese art. Let’s check out 11 art shows that ensure to bring about memorable moments and a visually overwhelming party!
Audiences enjoy the art show (Source: Bao Quan doi Nhan dan)
A magical sound and light system (Source: Elite Tour)
After 10 years of designing and performing, The Quintessence of Tonkin proudly is the first live stage that expresses traditional folk elements in a modern and creative style, giving viewers a special and memorable experience of the Red River Delta in Vietnam. The entire show is a perfect combination of visual elements, sound effects, complicated choreography, acrobatics, and puppetry.
Each performance is meticulous and satisfying (Source: Bao Thanh nien)
There are 6 parts including Poetry, Buddhist Realm, Nostalgia, Music and Painting, Peace and Joy, and Festivals. Each recreates Vietnamese legends and folk culture most authentically, allowing viewers to go through different emotional levels, and giving a special experience in the process of learning about the history and culture of the North.
Ha Noi: Thang Long Water Puppet Theater, 57B Dinh Tien Hoang, Hang Bac, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
Ho Chi Minh: Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater, 55B Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Ben Thanh, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Tourists line up to check in (Source: Thang Long Water Puppet Theater)
Water puppetry is considered ‘a national cultural heritage’ in Vietnam. Coming to these shows, audiences can enjoy excellent performances including special stage skills and magical sounds performed by traditional instruments such as two-stringed fiddle, flute, three-stringed zither, monochord, and Cheo songs.
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Water puppetry - a national cultural heritage of Vietnam (Source: mega.vietnamplus.vn)
Those plays are diverse and imbued with unique Vietnamese cultural identity, varying from famous literary works to familiar folk tales and myths. The art of water puppetry vividly recreates the typical lives and beliefs, giving the audience a wonderful experience and a deeper insight into local people's lives.
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Ao Dai Show is a story about Vietnamese traditional culture from the past to the present. It introduces the history of Vietnamese dynasties and the formation of traditional culture through many generations for the past 1,000 years.
This show honors the cultural, aesthetic, and historical value of Ao dai (Source: Danang Fantasticity)
Ao Dai was recognized as the national costume of Vietnam during the reign of Lord Nguyen Phuc Khoat (1739 - 1765). This show is presented through images of royal brocade costumes of the Nguyen Dynasty - the last dynasty of Vietnam.
The program is a connection from the royal court to the people, where traditional and modern cultures intertwine. It aims to introduce to visitors a better understanding of the cultural history and development of the country and people of Vietnam, as well as the formation of the traditional Vietnamese national costume Ao Dai.
A scene in Village Market (Source: Danang Fantasticity)
Ducashow is another must-see show when traveling to Nha Trang. This program is known as an ‘entertainment and tourism specialty’, combining various art forms like dance, circus, magic, music, and time performances.
Choreography delivers the history of the mysterious and attractive Ponagar Tower (Source: NhaTrang Today)
Including 4 scenes with a duration of 60 minutes, skilled and professional actors have conveyed the quintessence and most typical features of traditional arts in each region (North, Central, South, and Nha Trang). These parts are the Northern Spring Festival, Heritage Journey, Southern Flavors, and Nha Trang Convergence respectively.
Life Puppets is an art show that innovates the water puppet heritage and new puppetry forms based on the story of the 12 zodiac animals of Eastern culture, subtly applying folk materials, distilling the quintessence from ancient cultural regions but still close to the contemporary art language.
Life Puppets innovate the art of water puppetry (Source: WOWWEEKEND)
On the foundation of innovating traditional water puppetry, the show is an unprecedented combination of Water Puppetry - String Puppetry - Shadow Puppetry - Animated Puppetry - Contemporary Dance with a musical ensemble of Southeast Asian indigenous peoples. The show will bring the audience a multilingual, spaceless, timeless stage and bring you the most genuine emotions.
Each night show is a unique experience (Source: CafeBiz)
A scene in Hoi An Memories Show (Source: Danang Fantasticity)
Hoi An Memories is a famous large-scale outdoor art show to both domestic and international tourists. With a theme revolving around the traditional Vietnamese ao dai, it depicts the more than 400-year history of Hoi An Ancient Town through many scenes harmoniously combining music, sound effects, and lighting technology.
An exquisite setting for the show (Source: VinTravel)
Hoi An Memories gathers more than 500 professional actors and lasts 75 minutes. This program is divided into 5 chapters telling historical anecdotes of Hoi An including Life, Wedding, Boat and Sea, Wharf, and Ao dai. They will definitely bring you unforgettable memories with impressive scenes and different emotions.
Teh Dar Show is an opportunity to admire the “sacred soul of the Central Highlands mountains and forests” right in the middle of nostalgic Hoi An. The highlight is bamboo circus art - a special art form combining ‘telling stories’ circus, using all bamboo-made properties and vivid live music.
Impressive performances express the soul of people in Central Highlands (Source: Teh Dar Show)
This program is a close-up but aesthetic view of the lifestyle and culture of the Central Highlands ethnic people. Traditional events are depicted in detail with many artistic foundations and materials as well as more than 20 types of folk musical instruments such as gongs, elephant drums, Kipa, Goong, etc.
A O Show is a rustic harmony of the Vietnamese countryside mixed with youthful, bustling chords. Coming to the show, you will see a vivid picture of Vietnam, contrasting and harmoniously between the peaceful countryside and the bustling city, expressed through the extremely unique bamboo circus art.
A show uses unique bamboo circus art (Source: A O Show)
Kiss of the Sea is a unique outdoor show, that combines water music performance, multimedia art, and advanced technology. It goes beyond the concept of traditional theater performances, creating an endless space, stretching vertically and horizontally, and immersing the audience in a beautiful visual space, with unlimited effects.
A visual overwhelming performance (Source: John’s Tours Phu Quoc)
Kiss of the Sea creates an interesting adventure through the galaxy with an alien girl (character Kim). She will confront mysterious creatures to save the universe, finally win all, and stop at Sunset Town to sublimate with overwhelming emotions. With unique content and impressive visual art, this show definitely attracts all ages and audiences.
Magnificent firework display (Source: Traveloka)
Applying modern projection technology, lighting, and music, The Quintessence of Vietnam recreates cultural activities in ancient Vietnamese villages in a realistic and vivid way. The show includes 12 performances with 4 chapters: Origin, Life, Journey of Learning, and The Quintessence of Vietnam.
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One of the most modern art shows in Vietnam (Source: red river tour)
Passing through the gate, visitors feel like living in a historical film recreating the ancient citadel space. This is a project that restores the cultural quintessence of the ancient Vietnamese people. From the architecture, communal house yard, and tiled roof to every leaf and blade of grass, all are recreated in their original ancient form.
The harmonious blend of light, sound, and choreography (Source: Happy Vivu)
Fishermen Show is a unique art show with the participation of many professional contemporary dancers and local Kinh Cham artisans. The entire program is a harmonious blend of traditional musical instruments and live singing with water technology, flying trapeze, LED interactive screens, and flying dunes to make the show both lively and magnificent.
Fishermen have to confront many obstacles in the sea (Source: Facebook)
Kate festivals, praying for the Whale, singing and dancing activities of Cham fishermen in Phan Thiet fishing village, seafaring, salt making, and fish sauce making are recreated authentically and intimately. Fishermen Show promises to bring unique experiences and new insights into lives in coastal areas.
These art shows will be a special highlight of your Vietnam travel, which brings wonderful experiences, relaxing moments, and a better understanding of Vietnamese history and culture. Are you ready to explore a creative art space with Asia King Travel? Contact us now and let’s plan your trip!
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