Director of Hai Phong Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism Tran Thi Hoang Mai speaks
Special art gifts for children
Speaking at the press conference, Director of Hai Phong Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism Tran Thi Hoang Mai affirmed: "Implementing the direction of Hai Phong Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Hai Phong Traditional Theater staged a puppet show The Swans are a special artistic gift for the city’s children this summer. With the urgency, responsibility, enthusiasm and creativity of the artists and actors, the play was completed at a very meaningful time – during the month of action for children.
According to the Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Hai Phong, the work is the focal point in the plan to coordinate the implementation of the Month of Action for Children in 2025. The goal of the plan is to create safe, healthy and useful playgrounds for children through the activities of the entire sector; prioritize the organization of cultural, artistic, recreational, entertainment and sports activities suitable for the age and physical, intellectual and spiritual development of children.
The work "The Swans" is invested in elaborate and attractive staging.
From European folk and fairy tale materials Flock of Swans The Swans by Hans Christian Andersen has been associated with the childhood of children all over the world . The puppet show The Swans tells the challenging journey of a little girl named Eliza - who has overcome deep forests, darkness and fear to rescue her brothers who have been cursed to turn into swans.
A moving journey of love, sacrifice and inner strength – told through the vivid and poignant form of puppets.
Different from traditional plays, Swans combines modern puppetry language, advanced lighting and sound techniques with cinematic storytelling, creating an engaging and creative artistic space, awakening the imagination and emotions of the audience and children. The play is not only an entertaining work but also a profound lesson about courage, sacrifice, family love and belief in goodness.
This is the first play under the name of Hai Phong Traditional Theater.
The success of the play is due to the creative team, gathering veteran names and talents in the field of stage arts such as: Author Hoang May, director People's Artist Nguyen Tien Dung, puppet designers People's Artist La Viet Sinh and People's Artist Vuong Loi, stage art by People's Artist Dat Tang, music by musician Tuan Nghia, choreographer Phung Khai, art direction by Master Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy - Director of Hai Phong Traditional Stage Theater.
A spectacular start to a new brand
Former Vice Chairman of Hai Phong City People's Committee, Dr. Hoang Van Ke shared: “I have seen the work. As an elderly audience member, with grandchildren, I would like to thank director, People's Artist Nguyen Tien Dung and the creative team for bringing Hai Phong audiences an extremely good work of art. Although the work was commissioned by the city's Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism to serve children, audiences of all ages found it attractive.”
The puppet show's creative team talks at the press conference
Dr. Hoang Van Ke believes that the work will be even more meaningful and valuable when it is given priority to be performed at the Hai Phong City Theater on weekends during the summer months of 2025. The audience of teenagers and children will have the opportunity to enjoy it in a wonderful performing arts space, which is a very valuable favor of Hai Phong City for children during the summer.
On behalf of the production crew and director, People's Artist Nguyen Tien Dung shared: "The favor and attention of the city leaders, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Hai Phong as well as the trust of the board of directors of the Hai Phong Traditional Theater forced me and the creative crew to work seriously.
The positive response from the audience at the first performances made us extremely happy. We really hope to join hands with Hai Phong artists to create a familiar address for the audience during the summer, and parents can also feel secure when bringing their children to the City Theater to watch works of art with valuable content and art."
Delegates attending the press conference
Director, People's Artist Nguyen Tien Dung said that he was extremely happy when he heard a student audience member talking to a friend after watching: "A play this good, even adults would like to watch, let alone children!", that statement was a great encouragement for the artist to continue to contribute to art.
Swans is an opportunity for children to be exposed to cultural values, learn how to live humanely and persistently, and develop visual, emotional, and aesthetic thinking in a safe and humane environment. In each child there is a brave swan , who can overcome the darkness with the light of kindness and love.
Sharing at the press conference, Director of Hai Phong Traditional Theater Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy said that, following the direction of the leaders of Hai Phong Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Theater has developed a communication plan with very specific goals, and that is why the Theater is very confident in launching continuous performances from June 12 to the end of August 2025 at Hai Phong City Theater.
At the press conference, there were many businesses and school leaders attending. Many direct orders were announced by the delegates right at the press conference.
The puppet show The Swans is the first production of Hai Phong Traditional Theater since the merger of the following troupes: Hai Phong Cheo Troupe, Hai Phong Puppetry Art Troupe, and Hai Phong Cai Luong Troupe.
The work was invested in luxuriously with a famous creative team and a large number of participating artists, showing the affirmation of a new vitality by the worthy brand of Hai Phong City's Traditional Theater.
According to Culture newspaper
Source: https://bvhttdl.gov.vn/hai-phong-cac-suat-dien-bay-chim-thien-nga-se-duoc-sang-den-trong-3-thang-he-20250609150606896.htm
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