Children offered training in traditional opera

August 23, 2018 - 15:30

Children interested in traditional opera can have a chance to learn songs and dances and perform skills of the art at a free training on August 26 at Hào Nam Communal House, Vũ Thạch Street, Đống Đa District in Hà Nội.

Professional artists perform Thị Màu Lên Chùa (Ms Mau Visits a Pagoda), an ancient chèo play. Children interested in the art will have a chance to learn it this Sunday at Hào Nam Communal House. — File Photo
Viet Nam News

HÀ NỘI — Children interested in chèo (traditional opera) will have the chance to learn songs and dances at a free training session on August 26 at Hào Nam Communal House, Vũ Thạch Street, Đống Đa District in Hà Nội.

Professional artists and volunteers will guide the children using a variety of methods.

The show is part of a series to offer young people the chance to learn about Vietnamese arts, and is being organised by the Hà Nội Culture and Sports Department and Chèo 48h (48 Hour Traditional Opera) project.

Previous shows featured ca trù (ceremonial singing), trống bồng (traditional drums from Triều Khúc Village) and hát xẩm (folk singing by blind buskers). — VNS

E-paper