'Nam Viet Emperor - Ten Thousand Spring Seasons': Creative highlight of the Thai Nguyen Province Ethnic Arts Troupe

On the evening of October 22, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Thai Nguyen organized a presentation of the Cheo play "Nam Viet De - Van Mua Xuan" - a special work elaborately staged to participate in the National Cheo Festival in 2025. Attending were comrade Vu Duy Hoang, member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial Fatherland Front Committee; along with many delegates, artists, and audiences who love traditional arts.

Delegates attending the presentation of the play "Nam Viet Emperor - Ten Thousand Spring Seasons".

The play consists of 6 scenes and 14 characters, written and directed by Doctor, People's Artist Le Tuan Cuong. The work recreates the life, career and aspiration to build the country of King Ly Nam De - the national hero who led the people to revolt against the Liang Dynasty, establishing the Van Xuan country (542-602).

Using traditional Cheo language combined with modern stage techniques, “Nam Viet Emperor – Ten Thousand Spring Seasons” brings viewers back to heroic historical pages, where patriotism and belief in people's strength are vividly portrayed.

From the lyrics, the melody to every gesture and look of the actors, everything is imbued with national pride. The image of King Ly Nam De that emerges is not only a wise king but also a symbol of self-determination, the desire for independence and a steadfast belief in the country's future.

A scene from the play "Nam Viet Emperor - Ten Thousand Spring Seasons".

After a period of serious and diligent practice, the artists and actors of the Thai Nguyen Province Ethnic Arts Troupe gave the audience a touching and complete performance. The clear and skillful singing, the delicate coordination between music , costumes, lighting and choreography created a harmonious and inspiring artistic whole.

The play not only has profound artistic and ideological value but also has great educational significance: arousing national pride, reminding today's generation of the origins of building and defending the country, and the responsibility to continue the traditions of their ancestors.

Delegates congratulated the Thai Nguyen Province Ethnic Arts Group.

The presentation received high praise from leaders, experts and audiences. Many opinions said that the play is a creative highlight in the way of expressing historical themes in the Cheo language, both preserving the rustic, sophisticated features of tradition and bringing a contemporary breath, close to today's audience.

With “Nam Viet Emperor – Ten Thousand Spring Seasons”, the Thai Nguyen Province Ethnic Arts Troupe will come to the 2025 National Cheo Festival held at the Bac Ninh Provincial Cultural and Exhibition Center (from October 20 to November 2).

Source: https://baothainguyen.vn/van-hoa/202510/nam-viet-de-van-mua-xuan-diem-nhan-sang-tao-cua-doan-nghe-thuat-cac-dan-toc-tinh-thai-nguyen-5300e57/