Playwright Tran Duong has passed away.

(NLĐO) - Playwright Tran Duong passed away after a period of treatment for age-related illness. He was the author of the famous Cai Luong play "17 Years of Enduring Hatred".

Using literature to sow seeds of goodness.

Playwright Tran Duong, a storyteller of inspiring tales, has brought his life's journey to a close. His passing at 0:40 AM on June 6th, at the age of 81, leaves a deep sense of loss in the Southern Vietnamese Cai Luong (traditional opera) community.

Playwright Tran Duong passed away after a period of treatment for age-related illnesses.

The artist quietly spent his entire life writing about filial piety, human kindness, and good deeds. When he left the stage of life, what remained were his famous plays and the way he used literature to sow seeds of goodness in the hearts of the public.

Some artists enter the world under the dazzling spotlight. Others spend almost their entire lives behind the scenes, quietly writing the destinies of their characters so that others can shine. Playwright Tran Duong belonged to that group. His real name was Duong Van No, born on January 1, 1945. Playwright Tran Duong passed away at the age of 81, ending a long journey dedicated to Cai Luong (Vietnamese traditional opera) and the arts movement in An Giang – the land that nurtured his soul and creative inspiration for many decades.

Guiding people towards filial piety.

The news of his passing arrived quickly on the morning of June 6th, shocking many artists, colleagues, and fans. Just recently, he had received the 50-year Party Membership Badge – a milestone marking a lifetime dedicated to the ideals and culture of the local arts. His passing therefore leaves many feeling deeply saddened.

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When Trần Dương is mentioned, many people immediately think of "17 Years of Enduring Hatred" - a cải lương (Vietnamese traditional opera) script that left a deep impression due to its tight structure, strong emotions, and poignant reflections on human relationships.

But that's just a glimpse into the vast body of work he left behind. "Waiting at the Wharf," "Moonlight on the River," "Love in the Countryside and the Rice Fields," "A Date with You in the Falling Leaves," "Song of Longing," "By My The Bridge"... each work bears its own unique mark, but they all share a common thread: guiding people towards filial piety, loyalty, and a decent way of life.

Experts have commented that Tran Duong's writing is rich in literary merit, emotionally charged but not overly sentimental. He develops his characters through their inner lives, placing them before moral choices, thereby revealing humanistic values ​​that resonate with the Southern Vietnamese audience. Perhaps this is why his works transcend local boundaries, being chosen and staged by numerous Cai Luong (Vietnamese traditional opera) troupes throughout the country for many years.

Besides writing, playwright Tran Duong also dedicates much of his time to more low-key work: serving as a judge, a member of the art council, and accompanying young talent search competitions in the southern provinces.

Many young artists who met him at the Cai Luong (Vietnamese traditional opera) competitions still remember him as a strict teacher, but gentle with the younger generation. He offered advice on every lyric, every scene, and every way of handling the characters' psychology, hoping to preserve the quality of Cai Luong for the next generation.

Playwright Tran Duong (center) receiving flowers and gifts from the Vietnam Association of Stage Artists.

An artist has passed away, but his characters remain on the stage, in the memories of the audience, and in the young artists he mentored. A life of writing about compassion and loyalty has come to an end. But the stories of goodness that playwright Tran Duong left behind will likely continue to be told long after the final drumbeat of the funeral procession.

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On June 7th, his remains will be cremated at Phuc Lac Vien Cemetery in My Hoa, Long Xuyen.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/soan-gia-tran-duong-qua-doi-196260606175457442.htm