Excited about Hat Boi on Saigon River

The "Saigon Art Cruise" tour program is attracting tourists because it includes performances by opera artists.

Visitors witnessed with their own eyes talented artists of hát bội reenacting this long-standing traditional art form on the Saigon River, with the backdrop being a realistic image of modern, civilized Ho Chi Minh City.

Tuong artists attract tourists on a cruise ship. Photo: LINH HIEN

Excerpts from the once-famous operas such as: "Chung Vo Diem Dai Chien Ngo Gia", "San Hau", "Than Nu Dang Ngu Linh Ky"... were served to tourists and received enthusiastic applause. The performance space is more attractive when the boat passes through beautiful scenes along the Saigon River with images of Ba Son Bridge, Landmark 81 building, Nha Rong Wharf, Bitexco building...

Meritorious Artist Linh Hien excitedly said that this was the first time he performed hát bội on the Saigon River. He hopes that this unique stage will bring many experiences to tourists, and at the same time, through this activity, it will help young people discover and love the traditional art of hát bội, practically contributing to the preservation and promotion of national cultural heritage, conveying unique cultural values ​​to domestic and foreign tourists.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/hao-hung-voi-hat-boi-tren-song-sai-gon-196250214212340549.htm