Huu Chau and the box of powder he gave to Luong The Thanh 21 years ago.

Viewers were touched to see artist Huu Chau posting a picture of the makeup box he gave to artist Luong The Thanh 21 years ago, which the latter still carefully preserves.

Artists Huu Chau (left) and Luong The Thanh in the play "Duyen The" - Photo: LINH DOAN

What's even more interesting is that Huu Chau repurposed a candy box to hold the blush.

Huu Chau makeup box accompanies Luong The Thanh on his stage journey.

Artist Huu Chau revealed that this makeup box is as old as many young actors today. He recounted that back in 2004, when Luong The Thanh first joined the Idecaf Theater, he only played minor, supporting roles.

Seeing that his junior colleague didn't have enough makeup, Huu Chau gave Luong The Thanh a box of blush.

Last week, at Thien Dang Theatre, they performed the play "Duyen The ," and Huu Chau was surprised to see that Luong The Thanh still kept the makeup box that he had given him more than 20 years ago.

He exclaimed, "Wow, you still have it? The powder is still there!" He added that it was lucky it was Hue's traditional face powder, so the longer it lasted, the more beautiful and smooth it looked on his face.

Looking at his old makeup box, artist Huu Chau felt a sudden joy in his heart. In Huu Chau's status update, Luong The Thanh liked the post and wrote: "I'll probably use this box until I'm old, brother. When I'm old, please give me another one." Huu Chau laughed and replied: "By the time you're old, I'll probably be far away already."

The makeup box gifted by older brother Huu Chau has accompanied Luong The Thanh on his stage journey - Photo: FBNV

Thúy Diễm, Lương Thế Thành's wife, jokingly messaged Hữu Châu: "Could that box be the dowry you gave him?"

Many colleagues and fans commented on the status to express their emotion at the camaraderie among the artists, with some even taking the opportunity to ask Huu Chau for a box of makeup to use for stage makeup.

It's not just about material things.

The makeup box that Huu Chau gave to Luong The Thanh is not just a material gift; it also represents affection and carries immense spiritual value.

Actress Xuan Lan (famous for her role as Princess Bich Van in the play "Weaving Silk by the Bridge" ) once confided to Tuoi Tre Online that when she performed with the Thanh Minh - Thanh Nga Cai Luong Troupe, actress Thanh Nga often shared with her younger colleagues her makeup boxes and lipsticks that she found effective.

Luong The Thanh is backstage before performing the play "Duyen The," still using the blush box his older brother gave him 21 years ago - Photo: FBNV

A makeup box and lipstick are not only a way to help younger artists have enough tools to apply makeup before going on stage, but also a way to show the kindness and care of those who came before them.

For stage artists, it's also a belief that receiving the gifts passed down by their predecessors gives them more opportunities to enjoy and continue the graceful legacy of their profession.

In Northern Vietnamese dialect, it's like "asking for blessings," hoping to receive the aura of honor and favor from those who came before you.

Recently, young artist Dong Tuong was overjoyed and showed off on Facebook the fake beard that his teacher, artist Bach Long, had given him. That beard not only holds memories of Bach Long's memorable roles, but Dong Tuong also hopes to receive blessings from his admired teacher.

People's Artist Kim Cương also once showed off to Tuổi Trẻ Online a red, bejeweled purse that was nearly 100 years old. It was the purse her mother, artist Năm Phỉ, used when playing the role of Lan in the play "Lan and Điệp" .

Kim Cương carefully preserved that purse so she could play the role of Diệu in the play "Lá Sầu Riêng" (The Durian Leaf ) for thousands of performances.

The wallet was worn and old, but it was truly precious to Kim Cương. It carried the image of her ancestors and seemed to further deepen her connection to her profession in each performance of "The Durian Leaf ," a play that has become deeply ingrained in the hearts of the audience.

LINH DOAN

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/huu-chau-va-hop-phan-21-nam-truoc-tang-cho-luong-the-thanh-20251028135430636.htm