Art programmes celebrate Hanoi’s Liberation Day

At the The Huc bridge and Ngoc Son temple by the Hoan Kiem Lake, a fashion show themed “Huong Sac Thang Muoi” (Fragrance and Colour of October) is performed by the Hanoi Traditional Opera Theatre. Within 60 minutes, a programme introduces three collections of ao dai (Vietnamese traditional dress), intervened by singing and dancing performances. 

According to Trinh Thuy Mui, Director of the Theatre, the programme is meticulously staged to honour Hanoi cultural values as well as Vietnamese culture in the capital’s major event. 

An art performance is also held at the Octagon House nearby. 

At the My Dinh Stadium’s square, the Thang Long music, dance and song troupe stages an art performance with best songs about Hanoi. 

Earlier on October 8-9, art programmes took place at districts and town. 

According to the municipal Department of Culture and Sports, the city set to organise around 20 art programmes featuring traditional opera, quan ho singing, cai luong (renovated opera) across the city on this occasion.