Director of Bac Ninh Quan Ho Folk Song Theater speaks out about controversial seats

Speaking to VietNamNet, Mr. Cuong affirmed: “I have just taken over the management of the theater since January 2023, many audiences have praised the design and spacious seats. There are many types of wood now, and they can still be used in everyday life. If we keep saying that using wood destroys the forest, Dong Ky will lose its traditional craft village.”

Audience enjoys art at Bac Ninh Quan Ho Folk Song Theater.

People's Artist Thuy Huong said that since the theater opened, she has performed in this space many times.

“I find this place very polite and solemn. When guests come to visit, we offer betel and water in the most solemn space. With the characteristics of Quan Ho singing, this space is reasonable, the table and chairs are very beautiful. We are performing artists, being able to interact more closely with the audience, that is happiness,” People’s Artist Thuy Huong shared.

Previously, as VietNamNet reported, social media users argued about the audience seats inside the theater. Many people said that the seats "smell of money, do not look suitable for the theater space, not to mention whether using so many wooden chairs is environmentally friendly" .

Another opinion says: "very suitable for the space to listen to Quan Ho".

Bac Ninh Quan Ho Folk Song Theater.

The consulting unit later shared with VietNamNet: “The commendable innovation here is the tea table between the two rows of seats. Because quan ho is a love song, each time the singers sing, they will offer betel and tea. That is why we advised placing the table and aisle wide so that the artists can approach each audience to interact. For example, at the Hanoi Opera House, the seats are too narrow, and people have to move around to avoid people.

Dong Ky wood is also used because it is a local material, which somehow contributes to introducing domestic and foreign tourists to the materials and traditional craft products of Bac Ninh," the representative shared.

(Source: Vietnamnet)

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