Attending the event were representatives from a number of departments, branches, sectors and localities in the province, along with many artisans, actors and people who love the art of Cheo.
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Comrade Truong Quang Hai delivered the opening speech of the Festival. |
In his opening speech, Mr. Truong Quang Hai, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, emphasized: The First Festival of Amateur Cheo Clubs in Bac Ninh Province is a cultural event of special significance, aiming to honor Cheo art - a unique folk theater form of the nation; at the same time, recognizing the efforts of the clubs in maintaining, promoting and spreading the traditional art movement at the grassroots level.
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The organizers presented souvenir flags to the participating delegations. |
In recent times, Bac Ninh province has always paid attention to preserving and promoting the value of Cheo art; implementing many investment programs and projects to restore the activities of clubs; creating favorable conditions for the Cheo singing movement to develop sustainably, truly becoming a source of nurturing the cultural life of the community.
This year's festival brings together more than 500 artisans, actors and amateur musicians from 12 Cheo clubs in the following communes and wards: Bac Giang , Nenh, Canh Thuy, Yen Dung, Song Lieu, Tien Phong, Bao Dai, Nghia Phuong, Quang Trung, Dong Viet, Phuc Hoa. This is the core force of the Cheo singing movement in the province, supported by Bac Ninh Cheo Theatre to nurture, restore and maintain regular activities during the period 2005 - 2025.
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Competition performance of Bac Giang Cheo and Folk Song Club (Bac Giang ward). |
At the request of the Organizing Committee, each group brought a competition program lasting from 25 to 50 minutes, including excerpts, ancient Cheo melodies and new compositions praising the homeland, country, Party, Uncle Ho; reflecting the spirit of solidarity, self-reliance; achievements in socio-economic development of the province. Right after the opening ceremony, the audience enjoyed the competition performances of the clubs... with many rich performances such as solo singing, duet singing, group singing, scenes, Cheo excerpts... Many performances were elaborately staged, with beautiful props and costumes, vividly recreating the traditional Cheo stage space, creating a strong impression and receiving enthusiastic cheers.
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Competition performance of Dong Viet Cheo Club (Dong Viet commune). |
The festival will last until December 7. The Organizing Committee will award prizes to the entire group; prizes for scenes and excerpts; and individual prizes for actors who sing and perform well. The festival aims to evaluate the quality of the Cheo singing and performing movement in the province; and at the same time, effectively implement projects to support investment, restoration and construction of new amateur Cheo clubs at the grassroots level.
Thereby contributing to the preservation, conservation and promotion of the value of Cheo art - a unique folk theater form, long associated with the cultural and spiritual life of the people of Bac Ninh and the Northern Delta. This is also a playground for clubs to exchange, learn experiences, and continue to improve the quality of the mass art movement.
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