That Theatre: An artistic destination

The phrase "extremely surprised"...

"Utterly amazed" was the initial exclamation of Mr. Jean Michel Puiff, Director of the Senart National Theatre in France, when sharing his thoughts on the Đó Theatre, an international-class artistic and cultural symbol and a new highlight of tourism in Nha Trang, Khánh Hòa in particular, and Vietnam in general, which he described as "a magnificent structure." Besides its creative design, inspired by the "đọ" – a traditional Vietnamese fishing tool – the Đó Theatre is also one of the rare theatres in Vietnam today that meets the stringent standards for world-class artistic performances, as its entire mechanical system, stage technology, sound, and lighting are imported directly from Europe.

That Theatre - An international-class cultural and arts center in Nha Trang

" From what I've observed, "This is the first theater in Vietnam built to the same standards as major theaters in Europe. I congratulate the investor and partners on this project's 'boldness.' Because the challenges in building a theater in France are already tremendous. I can hardly imagine the difficulties and challenges in Vietnam," Jean Michel Puiff expressed his admiration.

Expected to become an international-class cultural and artistic center in Nha Trang, the theater is projected to host numerous national and regional cultural and artistic events in the future. Most impressive among these is "Life Puppets - Dream Puppets," a show that elevates theatrical art by subtly incorporating folk elements and distilling the essence of Vietnamese culture, such as the twelve zodiac animals, bamboo, ethnic diversity, community, and society, to tell stories that are both relatable and nuanced, full of surprises and emotions, reflecting the very essence of human life.

The combination of music , dance, lighting, water puppetry, etc., has been presented in a modern and creative way in "Life Puppets - Dream Puppets".

Accordingly, with "Life Puppets - Dream Puppets," at the world's first simultaneous stage performance, viewers will witness a show combining innovative water puppetry with diverse puppet forms such as water puppetry, string puppetry, shadow puppetry, cartoon puppetry, and contemporary dance, all harmoniously and impressively blended under the guidance of an orchestra of indigenous Southeast Asian peoples (SEASOUL). The entire performance, from music and handcrafted stage effects to the puppetry performances themselves, is live – not pre-recorded or programmed – combined with a completely new community-based creative approach, contributing to offering tourists a unique and unprecedented tourism product in Vietnam.

…to "extremely impressive" with its modern and creative presentation.

With its blend of colorful indigenous cultural elements such as folk music and instruments, traditional costumes and props, and traditional art forms, "Life Puppets - Dream Puppets" not only creates a vibrant and colorful artistic tableau but also embodies the dedication and appreciation for Vietnamese culture of the collective of artists and artisans who have painstakingly nurtured and conceived this one-hour show for 15 years.

"Life Puppets - Dream Puppets" at the theater is a work that reflects the team's dedication to cherishing and respecting Vietnamese culture.

Highly appreciating the dedication of those involved in the program, Ms. Sophie Maysonnave, Counselor for Cooperation and Cultural Activities, Director of the French Institute in Vietnam, shared: "I am extremely impressed with 'Life Puppets – Dream Puppets' because of the subtle blend of traditional and modern characteristics excellently expressed in each scene. It was even more wonderful to enjoy this special performance at the Đó Theatre, an artistic work with a unique design concept that highlights Vietnamese and Southeast Asian culture in many aspects. It can be said that the combination of music, dance, lighting, water puppetry… was presented in a modern and creative way in 'Life Puppets - Dream Puppets' at the Đó Theatre."

Representatives from the French Institute in Vietnam highly praised the show, stating that it would be one of the upcoming wonderful travel experiences for tourists in Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa. "I have never seen a show as impressive and spectacular as this. It will have a significant impact not only on Vietnamese people but also on foreign tourists," affirmed Sophie.

With artistic values ​​that transcend mere local cultural experiences, the "Life Puppets - Dream Puppet" theater and show are expected to be promising factors in elevating Vietnamese culture to a global level in the future.

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