Concert halls Hanoi

In 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).

Puppet show on water.

One 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.

The 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..

Built 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.

Inaugurated 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.

In 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.

The 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...