VIETNAMESE BAMBOO CIRCUS PAR LUNE PRODUCTION
Read moreLune Production's shows are an excellent introduction to the historical and cultural imagination of Vietnam by subtly blending breathtaking acrobatic prowess, contemporary dance and theatrical visual art. A portrait of the Vietnamese culture takes shape through different paintings: daily life in the villages, galloping urbanization... Representations are also given in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
CA-TRÙ, CONCERT DE MUSIQUE TRADITIONNELLE
Read moreIn this temple in the Old Quarter, performances of traditional ca trù singing , inscribed in 2009 on Unesco's List of Intangible Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding. This is one of the main forms of traditional music in Vietnam. First performed in the 15th century, it is characterized by complex singing techniques and the use of special instruments: the cô phach (rattles), the dan day (three-stringed lute) and the trông châu (praise drum).
VIETNAMESE BAMBOO CIRCUS - LUNE PRODUCTION
Read moreLune Production's shows are unmissable and highlight the historical and cultural heritage of Vietnam by subtly mixing breathtaking acrobatic prowess, contemporary dance and theatrical visual art. A portrait of the Vietnamese culture is drawn through different scenes: daily life in villages, rapid urbanization... Performances are also given in Hanoi and Hôi An.
THANG LONG WATER PUPPET THEATER
Read moreOne piece of advice: go for it. It is a beautiful show of about 45 minutes, accompanied by musical instruments, singers, inspired by the landscape of the Red River delta, the ponds and pools, which play a central role in village life. Performances of this theater were already held in front of the royal court in the early 20th century. To avoid any unpleasant surprises, it is best to make a reservation the day before at the box office at the entrance of the theater.
GOLDEN DRAGON WATER PUPPET THEATRE
Read morePuppet show on the water. An artistic tradition of several centuries and which allows you to discover the myths, folklore and scenes of daily life in the villages and countryside of Vietnam. The representation is in Vietnamese, but the stories, which are of universal simplicity, are easily guessed. Singers and musicians animate the show. A poetic and colourful moment that will surely seduce young and old alike.
GOETHE INSTITUT
Read moreThe Institut Goethe is located close to the Temple of Literature, in two beautifully restored Art Deco colonial villas. German courses, conferences, exhibitions: cinema, video, painting, dance, theater... The Institut Goethe has a pleasant café and a peaceful patio where you can have lunch or dinner for a modest price and sample German gastronomy. In the evenings, a kebab vendor is on hand to satisfy the munchies of night owls who don't like phô..
HANOI OPERA
Read moreBuilt between 1901 and 1914, it is a free interpretation of the Parisian model of the Palais Garnier. Architect: François-Charles Lagisquet. The building rests on 30,000 bamboo piles that stabilize the foundation of the building in a marshy terrain. Inside, the organization of the levels, the stage, the staircases and the entrance hall is that of the European theaters of the early 20th century. Classical dance performances, concerts. It is here that the foreign troops of passage in Viêt Nam come to perform.
INSTITUT FRANÇAIS DE HANOI - SPACE
Read moreInaugurated in September 2003, the Institute aims to show the general public the richness of contemporary creation, both Vietnamese and French. The Art Deco building built in 1928 first housed the Imprimeries d'Extrême-Orient and then the newspaper Nhân Dân ("The People"). The Institute has a library, a media library and a 200-seat auditorium. For the calendar of events, visit the website.
THÉÂTRE D'OPÉRA TRADITIONNEL HONG HÀ
Read moreIn the heart of the Old Quarter, traditional Tuong theater performances take place. A few English subtitles provide a brief introduction to an unfamiliar universe, which will seduce the foreign spectator with the beauty of the costumes and the variety of masks, the bewitching character of the traditional music and gestures. This small theater is also home to the sublime My Village shows by the Lune Production company, alternating with the Hanoi Opera.
THÉÂTRE CONG NHAN
Read moreThe Four Palaces(Tu Phu in Vietnamese) is a magnificent show inspired by the mediumistic rituals of traditional Vietnam and the veneration of the four Mother-Goddesses representing different elements (Mother-Goddess of the sky, the forest, the water and the earth). Bewitching music and songs, splendid colored costumes, lights highlighting the stage and the actors... The Four Palaces is a show that allows you to apprehend a part of the folk culture of the country and that transports you into another universe...
VIETNAMESE BAMBOO CIRCUS PAR LUNE PRODUCTION
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THE QUINTESSENCE OF TONKIN
Read moreMagnificent show organized on the site of the Master's pagoda and inspired by the history of the place. More than a hundred artists sublimate a puppet theatre performance on the water. A lively outdoor show, with sound and light, to discover the cultural heritage of this region of northern Vietnam. Calendar of performances and bookings on the website, by phone, at the Hanoi office, which can arrange the transfer from/to Hanoi.
MIEN QUE SHOW
Read moreTraditional music show from the south known as đờn ça tài tử, inscribed since 2013 on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. A musical art with scholarly and popular roots, inspired by the life of peasants in the Mekong Delta. Music and songs performed during festivals and celebrations. Performers use a wide variety of instruments: moon-shaped lute, two-stringed violin, sixteen-stringed zither, pear-shaped lute, percussion instrument, monochord and bamboo flute.
THE ESCAPE BAR & CAFE
Read moreCompletely unexpected in this small highland town. The bar is run by Curtis King, an American musician who has won numerous awards, including the Grammy awards. Jazz classics, with a touch of soul, blues and rock... Improvised orchestras brighten up the evening that stretches into the late night. Beautiful atmosphere, a connoisseur and curious public, this is the place to have a last drink when all the bars lower the curtain. Nice muffled atmosphere that goes with the music we play there. Program to follow online.
A O SHOW - LUNE PRODUCTION
Read moreSuperb musical and choreographic performances - the circus is also honored - which constitute an excellent introduction to the historical and cultural imagination of Vietnam. Bamboo is honored in an exceptional scenography illuminated by the grace and flexibility of the dancers. Performance schedule, times, reservations and special offers available on the website. An exceptional show warmly recommended.