Music afloat on Huong river

(09-04-2009)

Music afloat: Tourists on a boat decorated in the royal style listen to Hue traditional royal music while travelling down the Huong River. — VNS Photo Thai Loc

THUA THIEN-HUE — The Hue Theatre of Traditional and Royal Arts on Tuesday began hosting traditional music and dance shows at Nghinh Luong Temple.

The threatre is also offering a boat cruise along the Huong River.

Two shows, performed from 7pm to 10.30pm every night, consist of dancing, nha nhac (royal music), poem recitation and a royal tea ceremony.

The theatre is also organising royal banquets for groups of more than 20 tourists on a royal boat.

The ticket price for the show and the boat cruise is VND50,000 (US$2.9) and VND150,000 ($8.6), respectively. The musical performance and the banquet cost VND500,000 ($28.6). — VNS