Hue artists take part in promoting Hue Royal Tuong (classical opera). (Photo: VNP/VNA)
Impressive images of Tuong artists on the streets of Hue. (Photo: VNP/VNA)
More than 200 artists take part in a street performance to introduce and promote Hue Royal Tuong. (Photo: VNP/VNA)
A classical opera troupe on the way to the Imperial Citadel in Hue. (Photo: VNP/VNA)
The highly-expressive movements of Hue Royal Tuong. (Photo: VNP/VNA)
Hue artists revitalising classical opera
During its ruling time, the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945) developed the art of Tuong (classical opera) to its brilliant peak. Hue’s Royal Tuong is an outstanding representative of classical theatre and the artistic heritage of the Vietnamese people.
