New Hanoi Opera house tour to launch in September

by H.N16 August 2017 Last updated at 08:00 AM

Credit: Dan tri
Credit: Dan tri

VTV.vn - In September, visitors will get the chance to visit and learn about the more than a century-old Hanoi Opera House, one of most popular symbols of the capital, in a special new tour.

At the tour, guests will be able to learn about the architectural, historical and cultural values of the building, as well as the traditional arts included in its programs.

Visitors will get the chance to learn more about the core values of Vietnamese culture through activities such as learning about the architecture, historical and culinary arts and enjoying the many different music genres featured at the opera house.

The first tour will whisk tourists around the city by electric car, taking in the Old Quarter and the National Museum of History before finishing at the Opera House, where tourists will hear about the architecture of the iconic colonial building and watch a 30-minute art show.

The show will be performed by artists from four leading theatres, namely the Việt Nam Singing and Dancing Theatre, the Việt Nam Tuồng (Classical Drama) Theatre, the Việt Nam Chèo (Traditional Opera) Theatre, and the Việt Nam Puppetry Theatre.

Excerpts of folk art plays have been selected for inclusion in the show.

 

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