The program took place at the Ho Chi Minh City Opera House (No. 125A, Chau Van Liem Street, Cho Lon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City), with the participation of artists from the famous Ngāti Rangiwewehi Kapa Haka Art Troupe.
At the program, the Ho Chi Minh City Opera Theatre introduced many interesting contents revolving around the history of formation and development of opera art, some features of the Ho Chi Minh City Opera Theatre, characteristics of the art of character makeup...
At the same time, the performance of the typical opera excerpt On Dinh chops Ta, along with an excerpt from the play Hero (author: Vuong Huyen Co, adapted by People's Artist Huu Danh, director: Vo Ho Hoang Vu) - the play that just won the Silver Medal at the 2025 National Tuong and Folk Opera Festival.
Artists of Ngāti Rangiwewehi Kapa Haka Art Troupe (New Zealand) were very happy to participate in interesting exchange activities, directly experience the art of hát bội, practice basic actions, choreography, character laughter... with the guidance of talented artist Bảo Châu.
Next, artists from the Ngāti Rangiwewehi Kapa Haka Art Troupe took the stage to perform some traditional music and dance performances and to explain to the audience more about the troupe's performing arts.
In it, the explanation of Maori tattoos on the artists' faces, meaning as a message to future generations. To get this unique patterned tattoo, the tattooist must use thorns dotted with meticulous colored powder to create each sharp pattern line.
New Zealand artists also introduced unique wooden costumes, props, and the Haka dance, a traditional cultural dance of the indigenous Maori people of New Zealand, famous for its powerful movements, stomping, clapping, and fierce facial expressions...
Through the performances, artists from both countries learned and acquired more knowledge of stage performance, and shared pride in the traditional arts and culture of each country.
Cultural stories are conveyed in each movement, melody, rhythm of the instrument, drum, sound… helping the exchange to be lively, joyful, attractive, honoring the unique beauty of each artistic culture, while clearly demonstrating the spirit of respect, care, understanding and connection between artists.
The program also demonstrates the power of performing arts, transcending language borders, touching common cultural values of the community and contributing to fostering lasting friendship between Vietnam and New Zealand.
Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/nghe-si-new-zealand-kham-pha-nghe-thuat-hat-boi-post826040.html
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