Traditional opera festival celebrates revolutionary spirit

The 2013 National Professional Cheo Festival, featuring 24 traditional operas performed by 17 art groups from across the country will be held in Hai Phong city from October 19th to November 1st.

The operas reflect the undaunted spirit of generations of Vietnamese people during the age of national construction and defence, celebrating the revolutionary heroism displayed in the two great wars, as well as the country’s achievements in the Doi Moi (Renewal) process.

Gold and silver medals will be presented for outstanding plays with rich content and high artistic quality. Exceptional directors, scriptwriters, musicians and costume designers will also be honoured at the event. The event has been organized by the Department of Performing Arts, the Hai Phong Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Vietnam Association of Stage Artists (VASA). The festival is an occasion for participating artists to exchange experiences and create new plays to entertain audiences on national holidays in 2014 and 2015.