Northern Ha Nam hosts National Cheo Festival
(VOVWORLD) - Around 1,000 artists of cheo (traditional opera) from the northern art troupes will attend a national festival in Ha Nam province between October 12 to 28.
 Artist Thuc Hien in "A Kind Lost in The Wind" play by the Vietnam Cheo Theatre (Photo: nhahatcheovietnam.vn) |
Cheo is believed to have originated in the 10th century and has its roots in village festivals in the Red River Delta.
The National Cheo Festival will feature 16 troupes, including Ha Noi Cheo Theatre, Ninh Binh Cheo Theatre, Thai Binh Military Theatre and the host province.
The troupes will conduct 27 performances to entertain traditional chèo lovers and inspire young audiences.
The best performances and artists will be awarded gold and silver medals and cash rewards during the closing ceremony at Culture Centre in the province.