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A scene from the show (Photo: thequintessenceoftonkin.com) Invested
in by Tuan Chau Group, the project explores six aspects of the cultural
essence of the Tonkin, including Poetry, Buddhism, Nostalgia, Music and
Painting, Joy and Festivities.
Drawing
inspiration from the spiritual history of the nearby Thay Pagoda, the
60-minute live spectacle also tells the story of the pagoda's founding by the
venerable monk Tu Dao Hanh and the history of the ancient Thang Long royal
palace.
Arranged
on an interactive stage with the support of state-of-the-art technology and a
stunning setting, the show features an array of traditional art forms and
ritual practices from the northern delta, including Ca Tru(ceremonial
singing), folklore melodies, Quan Ho (love duet singing), Hau
Dong (mediumship ritual), and water puppetry.
The stage
of the show was built in between the auditorium and the hill on which Thay
pagoda rests with a total water surface area up to
The stage
is permanently submerged under the water, and is large enough to accommodate
250 performers at one time.
Directed
by director Hoang Nhat Nam, the show will feature the participation of two
groups of performers, including the local families of farmers, who are
expected to bring their experience and showcase their lives to the audiences.
Young talented students from the Hanoi College of Dance will also perform,
promising to bring their vitality and energy to the stage.
Tickets
to the show are priced at VND 800,000, VND 900,000 and VND 1.2 million.
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Source: NDO
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