Hai Phong brings traditional theater to young audiences

The play

The play "The Swans".

Speaking at the launch, Ms. Tran Thi Hoang Mai, Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Hai Phong emphasized the important role of caring for children's spiritual life, considering it a common responsibility of the whole society. Traditional art stage is not only a means of entertainment but also an effective means of spiritualeducation , especially for children, the young buds who are forming their personality and worldview.

Ms. Tran Thi Hoang Mai, Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Hai Phong city.

The play is inspired by the famous fairy tale by writer Andersen, telling the story of the arduous journey of a girl named Eliza overcoming all dangers to save her brothers who have been turned into swans.

Through that, the work honors courage, family affection, sacrifice and love - core life values that need to be nurtured early in every child.

Staged in a modern style, the puppet show “The Swans” harmoniously combines traditional puppetry with advanced stage techniques. The sound and lighting systems, character creation, and cinematic storytelling promise to bring a vivid and engaging experience to young audiences.

In addition, the play also helps children develop their emotions, aesthetic thinking and imagination, important factors in the comprehensive development of young children.

The play will officially premiere at Hai Phong City Theater from August 12-31, 2025.

People's Artist Nguyen Tien Dung, director of the play, shared: "The Swans" is not only a work of art, but also a humane message to children and adults: to live kindly, be resilient and know how to love.

A highlight of the program is the call from the Organizing Committee to mobilize benefactors to sponsor free performances for children in difficult circumstances, especially children at Hoa Phuong Children's School and SOS Children's Village Hai Phong.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy, Director of Hai Phong Traditional Theater said: We want every child, regardless of their circumstances, to have access to art, to live in a world of hope, faith and love.

Participating in the performance are prestigious artists such as: author Hoang May, director People's Artist Nguyen Tien Dung, puppet designer People's Artist La Viet Sinh, People's Artist Vuong Loi, musician Tuan Nghia and experienced artists of Hai Phong Traditional Theater.

Investing in quality children's plays like "The Swans" demonstrates Hai Phong's strong commitment to developing traditional arts and culture in conjunction with educating the younger generation.

This is also part of the project "Hai Phong Television Stage", contributing to preserving and promoting national cultural values, while improving the spiritual life of the community in the context of increasingly diverse entertainment culture.

Source: https://baotuyenquang.com.vn/hai-phong-dua-san-khau-truyen-thong-den-voi-khan-gia-nhi-213214.html