Public concern has been raised over the new colour of the Hanoi Opera House after recent maintenance, with cultural experts and architects agreeing it should adhere to the building's original historic and architectural values. Many claim historical integrity has been compromised Residents in the capital were surprised by the facelift of the Hanoi Opera House, which has been painted in too bright and modern colour. Architect Tran Huy Anh, a member of the Vietnam Association of Architect regretted seeing what had been done to one of the city's cultural symbols. Bright yellow paint for the old Hanoi Opera House Workers painting the rear of the Opera House The original colour of the Hanoi Opera House, and several other French-styled buildings, is a pale yellow, not bold and bright.“In 1996, the house was restored and the project successfully preserved the original historical and cultural values of the work,” Anh said. … [Read more...] about Hanoi Opera House facelift stirs public concern
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Hanoi Opera House to have more diverse shows
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has announced plans to bring a variety of shows to the Hanoi Opera House to help small drama troupes, and attract more audiences to the theatre. Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Vuong Duy Bien Deputy Minister Vuong Duy Bien said the plan aimed to preserve traditional arts. Asides from diversifying the shows at the opera house to attract both domestic and foreign audiences, this is also a chance for artists to communicate and show off their talents and introduce Vietnam's traditional arts to the world. Head of the Department of Performing Arts Nguyen Dang Chuong said the ministry's plan had encouraged many artists as more people would have chance to perform at one of Vietnam's biggest stage without worrying about the costs. Ticket sales will be managed by the ministry and managers of Hanoi Opera House. "The ministry will open the door to everyone, no matter if they are in private or state-owned troupes, as … [Read more...] about Hanoi Opera House to have more diverse shows
High Hanoi Opera House tour fees prove controversial
Many visitors and tourism firms have complained about the VND400,000 (USD17.60) package to enter the Hanoi Opera House. An overview of the Hanoi Opera House. Hanoi Opera House was opened to tourists from September 6. The visitors can tour the opera house, enjoy tea and an art performance for VND400,000. Students and people under preferential treatment policy have half price entry. Other options for those who only want to tour the opera house haven't been implemented and the specifics of the tour haven't been promoted to the public.Many locals who were eager to tour the opera house on the first day were disappointed after realising that there was an entrance fee. Many were upset and said that the tour price was too high given local wages.Representatives of several tourism firms also disagree with the fee. According to them, the initial fee should be around VND200,000 (USD10) and discount programmes were needed. Dang Bich Tho, deputy director of Hanoi Red Tour, said, "At first, the … [Read more...] about High Hanoi Opera House tour fees prove controversial
Hanoi Opera House virtual tour launched
The virtual tour of Hanoi Opera House, under the digitalisation project of cultural heritages implemented by the Institute Francophone International, was officially launched at a ceremony in Hanoi, on July 12.Accordingly, with technological devices which can connect to the internet, audiences can enjoy images and footage of the Opera House.In addition, the soundtracks accompanying the tour are famous French songs and the introductions of destinations were compiled in three languages: Vietnamese, French and English.The tour provides visitors with knowledge of the construction and unique architecture of the house, as well as the procession of modernisation in Vietnamese theatre and music since the early twentieth century.During the tour, visitor can also learn about the life and contributions of playwright Vu Dinh Long – the father of the Vietnamese drama industry and Claude Bourrin - the first director of the Hanoi Opera House.At the launch ceremony, the Opera House’s … [Read more...] about Hanoi Opera House virtual tour launched
Hanoi Opera House presents a month of drama
A series of plays by artists from five leading troupes in the capital city will be performed at the Hanoi Opera House in August. A scene from Caucasian Chalk Circle, a play produced by the Youth Theatre (Photo: nhahattuoitre.vn) The plays follow the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism directive to bring high quality art performances back to the prestigious venue since last year.Artists from the Youth Theatre, Hanoi Drama Theatre, Vietnam Drama Theatre, Drama Troupe of People’s Public Security Ministry and the Drama Troupe of People’s Army will perform popular plays that have won prizes at national and international contests.The plays are: Caucasian Chalk Circle directed by German director Dominik Gunther (Youth Theatre); Cat Bui (Sand) directed by Xuan Huyen (Hanoi Drama Theatre); Kieu (The tale of Kieu) directed by Anh Tu (Vietnam Drama Theatre); Bao Cua Hoang Hon (Storm at Sunset) directed by Le Hung (Drama Troupe of People’s Public Security Ministry) and … [Read more...] about Hanoi Opera House presents a month of drama
Hanoi Opera House – one of Hanoi’s grandest buildings
Built by the French in 1911, and renovated in the late 1990s, this is an incredible building. Hanoi Opera House is an old theatre with French architecture and typical Gothic and Mosaic characters reflected on the door domes and the glassed room respectively. The facade is colonial French with pillars and balconies overlooking the city center. The 900-seat opera house plays host to visiting foreign performances as well as Vietnamese symphonies. The exterior is a delightful mix of French neo-classical design with shuttered windows, wrought iron balconies and tiles friezes.For a long time, Hanoi Opera House has been a rendezvous for those who love theatrical performance and traditional songs and music, symphonies, opera and classical opera. It is also a tourist attraction for local and foreign visitors.Hanoi Opera House has a great value in history, architecture as well as its use. It was a historical evidence of Vietnamese social and cultural development under French rule, a vestige for … [Read more...] about Hanoi Opera House – one of Hanoi’s grandest buildings
Approving a plan about organizing a 100 year anniversary of Hanoi Opera House
(Cinet) – On June 01, Deputy Minister of the MOCST Huynh Vinh Ai has signed Decision No.1700/QĐ-BVHTTDL about approving an organizing plan of the 100 year anniversary of Hanoi Opera House (1911-2011). The 100 year anniversary of Hanoi Opera House honours a historical and cultural heritage in Vietnam. The anniversary develops a cultural exchange between the Eastern and Western; promotes a proud of Vietnam’s culture in the international integration. Through that, the anniversary introduces Vietnam land and people to international friends. The content of the festival consists of: art performance welcoming the anniversary; introduction and speech of the ministerial leaders, a certificate ceremony of national cultural relic site, etc. The MOCST has entrusted some ministerial sectors as follows: A Management Board of Hanoi Opera Theatre: establishes an approach against downgrading; builds a book of Hanoi Opera Theatre, fulfills a balance sheet of a … [Read more...] about Approving a plan about organizing a 100 year anniversary of Hanoi Opera House
Meeting of the Organization Board on a100 year anniversary for Hanoi Opera House
(Cinet) – An office of the MOCST has had a Document No.471/TB-VP on informing a result of the meeting of the Direction Board on an occasion of the 100 year anniversary of the Hanoi Opera House. Accordingly, the 100 year anniversary of the Hanoi Opera House is marked on December 09, 2011. To prepare for organizing the anniversary, Deputy Minister Huynh Vinh Ai required that head of some sectors should inspect to prepare for giving some plans according to the Decision No.1700/QĐ-BVHTTDL on June 01, 2011. The Direction Board of Hanoi Opera House: works with Literature and Arts Board of Vietnam Television to endure to broadcast directly on VTV1 according to Document No.709/TKBT on November 09, 2011 of the Secretary Board of the Vietnam Television. The Ministry proposed some representatives for Hanoi Opera House to make a speech at the meeting and submit to the leader of the Ministry for approving the speech as well as establish graph for seats and associates with the Office … [Read more...] about Meeting of the Organization Board on a100 year anniversary for Hanoi Opera House
Hanoi Opera House in the past and at present
The Hanoi Opera House celebrated its 100th birthday on December 9. The theatre was recognized as a national relic the same day. Construction of the Hanoi Opera House began in 1901 and was completed 10 years later. Since then, the original architectural work has helped beautify the capital city and has seen many historic events of both Hanoi and greater Vietnam. It has also contributed considerably to the country’s international integration process by hosting many art programs and friendship meetings between Vietnamese people and their international friends. The theatre does not change after 100 years There was a statue in front of the theatre But it was removed to have space for the August Revolution Square … [Read more...] about Hanoi Opera House in the past and at present
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The Hanoi Opera House is situated on Le Thanh Tong St., Hanoi; near the Red River and several hundreds meters east of Hoan Kiem Lake. It is an old theatre with French architecture and typical Gothic and Mosaic characters reflected on the door domes and the glassed room respectively. For a long time, the Hanoi Opera House has been a rendezvous for those who love theatrical performance and traditional songs and music, symphonies, opera and classical opera. It is also a tourist attraction for local and foreign visitors. Vietnam. Its construction started in 1901 and completed in 1911. Previously the site was a big pond, adjacent to the city gate of Tay Long (also called Tay Luong) of the ancient Thang Long Capital. The construction met with many difficulties, because the foundations of the theatre were built on the pond. Before building a concrete foundation, nearly one metre thick, the pond was emptied and dredged, then 30,000 hard bamboo stakes were placed on its bed. The Hanoi Opera … [Read more...] about Hanoi Opera House