The newly opened Au Co Art Performing Centre in Hanoi is expected to become a favorite cultural spot for locals attracted by various, quality art performances.
Run by the Music, Song and Dance Theatre, the centre is the result of a VND150-billion (USD7.8 million) project, which was aimed at creating a modern venue for art performances.
According to theatre’s director, Nguyen Quang Vinh, the centre’s architectural design was completed with the support of leading Vietnamese and foreign experts. The centre is also equipped with an international-standard lighting and audio system.
“The birth of the 730-seat centre is an important milestone of our theatre’s development. Different generations of theatre artists have dreamed of performing in such a modern venue, and now our dream has come true,†said the Meritorious Artist.
To celebrate the birth of the centre, the theater is presenting seven performances featuring different art forms, including cheo (traditional opera), quan ho (love duet), ca tru (ceremonies singing), and light music.
The performances have gathered not only the theatre’s artists and singers, but also folklore artisans, and artists from other art troupes nationwide.
The show “Vong Tay Ban Be†(Friendship Arms), alone has attracted 30 artists from the Guangxi Music Academy during the first week.
“Thanks to our abundant shows as well as the art genres presented in the centre, the audiences will have more options for their entertainment,†Vinh said.