'Tuong Lyrics - Young Voices' connects ancient Tuong art and contemporary life

In response to Youth Month 2025, Vietnam Tuong Theater launched an art program with the meaning of connecting tradition and modernity, between ancient Tuong art and the breath of today's youth: "Tuong lyrics - Youth voice".

The program is not simply a performance, but also a bridge to help young people understand and love the art of Tuong more, while encouraging them to join hands in preserving and developing this traditional art form.

In which, “Lyrics” represents long-standing cultural values, classic plays imbued with national spirit, and “Youthful Voice” is the symbol of a generation of young people full of creativity, dynamism and thirst for innovation.

"Tuong Lyrics - Young Voices" is expected to be a bridge to help young people understand and love the art of Tuong more. Photo: Vietnam Tuong Theater

“Lyrics - Voice of Youth” brings new perspectives on Tuong, helping young audiences see that this art is not far away but can still blend with modern life. Through excerpts on the theme of youth and youth, the Theater hopes to inspire the younger generation to follow in the footsteps, preserve and spread the quintessence of national culture.

According to the representative of the Vietnam Tuong Theater, "Lyrics - Voice of Youth" will bring a contemporary perspective when combining traditional Tuong with new stage elements, bringing a modern breath while still maintaining the traditional spirit. At the same time, the audience will have the opportunity to experience the Tuong art exhibition space for free at Hong Ha Theater.

The highlight of the program is excerpts from classic plays with the participation of artists from the Traditional Troupe - Vietnam Tuong Theater.

Specifically, the excerpt from the historical play “Tran Quoc Toan goes to war” recreates the image of Tran Quoc Toan - a heroic young man of the Tran Dynasty, with a strong patriotism and determination to fight against foreign invaders.

Next is an excerpt from the historical play “The Legend of Muc Pond”, which tells the story of a student of the Confucian scholar Chu Van An, the son of King Thuy (the river god), who used water from his teacher’s inkstone to create rain. Thanks to the heavy rain, the drought-stricken crops in Thanh Dam were saved…

Finally, an excerpt from the modern play “Mother’s Love”. Here, an emotional encounter between Mr. Le - a staunch revolutionary soldier and his old mother in dire circumstances is recreated.

The excerpt "Mother's Love" not only depicts the mother's noble sacrifice, but also honors the indomitable revolutionary spirit, expressing great patriotism that surpasses that of blood relations.

The program "Lyrics - Voice of Children" takes place at 8pm on March 22 and 29, at Hong Ha Theater, 51A Duong Thanh, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi.

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