Vietnamese, Korean artists cooperate in play production
Artists of Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) are cooperating to produce a play titled “Ben khong chong” (Quay of the spinsters), the first work in a long-term project on cultural exchange between the two countries.
Members of the production team give information about the play at a press briefing on October 12. (Photo: hanoimoi.com.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) – Artists ofVietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) are cooperating to produce a playtitled “Ben khong chong” (Quay of the spinsters), the first work in a long-termproject on cultural exchange between the two countries.
Meritorious Artist Nguyen Xuan Bac,Director of the Vietnam National Drama Theatre, said his theatre and the KoreaAssociation of Performing Arts Producers (KAPAP) join hands to produce the play as an activity marking the Vietnamese theatre’s 70th anniversary and the 30th founding anniversary of the two countries’diplomatic ties.
The play, adapted from writer DuongHuong’s novel “Ben khong chong” (Quay of the spinsters), is scripted by Vu ThiThu Phong and directed by Meritorious Artist Lam Tung of Vietnam and Kim Min-jeongof the RoK.
The novel is about the persons in atypical Red River Delta village of Vietnam who have to struggle with backwardcustoms and stereotypes from their clans and neighbours to move forwards. It usedto be adapted into films for several times.
Bac noted the cooperation in playproduction reflects not only the friendship but also cultural similaritiesbetween the two countries.
The first shows of “Ben khong chong”will be staged in the RoK on November 12 - 13. In Vietnam, the play and otheroutstanding performances of the National Drama Theatre will serve the audienceon December 7 - 18, on the occasion of the theatre’s 70th anniversary, he added.
For his part, Production Director UmDong-youl expressed his hope that through this project, the Korean audience canlearn more about the culture of Vietnam and Vietnamese artists’ talent.
He described the project as aprerequisite for more cultural cooperation projects between the two countries inthe future./.
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Members of the production team give information about the play at a press briefing on October 12. (Photo: hanoimoi.com.vn) 
