Artists perform "Benh si" play (Source: baochinhphu.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) – Hanoi’s theatre has officially reopened with the play“Benh si” (Egotism) of late playwright Luu Quang Vu after a long suspension dueto the COVID-19.
The play has received great acclaim fromaudiences since its premiere in 2016. It has been performed throughout thecountry and many European countries such as the Czech Republic, Germany,Poland, Austria, Hungary, Russia and Ukraine.
Directed by People’s Artist Tuan Hai fromthe Vietnam Drama Theatre, “Benh si” is one of the most famous plays written byVu. It stars actors Xuan Bac, Phu Don, Viet Thang and Ho Lien.
Set in a rural village in the north, theplay is about a commune chairman and his officials, who are ordinary andgood-natured people. However, they begin to consider themselves ‘noble’ and goin hunt of glory. Many ridiculous scenarios arise as the officials battle theirgood nature and try to adapt to their new roles.
The play marks the return of culturalactivities of 12 theatres managed by the Ministry of Culture, Sports andTourism with the aim to bring cultural events back to life.
The next performances financially supportedby the ministry include circus, water puppetry, cai luong (reformed theatre),ballet and singing/dancing shows.
In addition, the theatres are preparing forthe International Children’s Day (June 1). The Youth Theatre plans to present 3,000-4,000 tickets for children ofdoctors, nurses and those working on the front line of the COVID-19 fight./.
Due to filming delays caused by the COVID-19 crisis, TV-serial makers in HCM City are rushing to finish their works and offer their films to viewers at home.
Theaters stages all over the country have started to light up again following forced closures due to COVID-19. With Children’s Day approaching, artists have been rehearsing with the desire to bring quality works to the audience.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
The cultural event in Canberra not only fostered cultural exchanges between Vietnam and Australia but also contributed to promoting Vietnam’s image internationally
The U23 competition will run from June 16 to 22, followed by the U17 event from June 23 to 28, while athletes competing in the U23 category will undergo weight and skill checks ahead of the matches starting June 18, while similar checks for U17 athletes will take place before June 23.
Vietnam continues to sit just behind continental powerhouses Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia, China, and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
Artists perform "Benh si" play (Source: baochinhphu.vn) 
