115 years of Hanoi Opera House storytelling: Heritage speaks through light and technology

On November 5, the Hanoi Opera House announced to the press about the project titled “115 years of the Storytelling Theatre - a heritage that speaks with light and technology”. This is a special art project to celebrate the 115th anniversary of the inauguration of the Hanoi Opera House, an architectural work bearing a strong historical mark and a cultural symbol of the capital.

Báo Nhân dân•05/11/2025

Organizing committee representatives shared and answered questions at the press meeting.

For the first time in history, the Hanoi Opera House temporarily closed its daily performance doors to become “its own stage”. The entire space from the lobby, stairs, auditorium to the dome was “awakened” by light, images and sounds, recreating memories of more than a century of architectural heritage.

The project was organized at the right time when the theater was about to enter the restoration phase, as an emotional tribute. Not only an artistic event, this is also an effort to connect history-art-technology, transforming the Opera House from a heritage to admire into a living space to experience.

The program uses advanced performance technologies such as 3D mapping, hologram, augmented reality (AR) and multi-layer storytelling art; bringing the public an immersive experience - where the boundary between the audience and the performance space is blurred.

Mr. Nguyen Xuan Bac, Director of the Department of Performing Arts, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism spoke at the event.

Viewers not only observe but also immerse themselves in the flow of the story, interact with space and light, and feel history in the language of the digital age. This is an important step forward in applying technology to preserve and promote heritage, contributing to affirming the position of Hanoi - a Creative City recognized by UNESCO, where classical values are revived by contemporary art.

The program structure includes 4 chapters, corresponding to the 115-year journey of Hanoi Opera House, connecting the past, present and future: Chapter 1 - Opening Night 1911; Chapter 2 - Hanoi in the heart of the Opera House; Chapter 3 - 115 Years of Hanoi Stage; Chapter 4 - Heart of Art.

Mr. Chu Anh Hung, Deputy Director of Hanoi Opera House shared at the meeting.

“115 years of Storytelling Theatre – Heritage speaks with light and technology” was created with the desire to bring art closer to the public. In each frame of light, each melody of sound, people can find a part of the memory of the Capital.

This is an opportunity to affirm the position of the cultural-creative center in the region and in the world . Here, heritage is told through the language of technology, both honoring the past and opening up the future. The project is a pioneering model in "heritage storytelling with technology", proving that preservation is not only about preserving, but also about reviving and spreading values through digital creativity. The project will be implemented from November 22 to December 31.

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