Japanese artists recently introduced Kyogen, the first comedic art form in Japan with a history of more than 650 years, to Vietnamese audiences. This UNESCO-recognized World Cultural Heritage portrays the daily life of ordinary people from the Middle Ages. Kyogen is renowned for its subtle humor, sophisticated language, and refined acting style, making it a popular form of entertainment in Japan. By introducing this comedic style to a new audience, the artists hope to bridge cultural divides and deepen understanding between the two countries.
The Ha Nam Culture and Tourism Week held from May 14 to May 20 will feature an array of activities, such as art performances, a firework display, the first hot air-balloon festival, and a trade show exhibiting items from the local area.
The programme, which took place in Ha Nam province, was a great success.
In 2022, the Ha Nam People’s Committee and the Japanese Embassy in Vietnam successfully organised an exchange programme on traditional art forms such as Kyogen and Cheo singing. The event, which took place in Ha Nam province, was a huge success and drew many admirers. It provided a great opportunity for people to learn about and appreciate the culture and art passed down through generations.
Programme encourages love for Vietnamese traditional opera among Hanoi students
NDO – A programme entitled ‘Experimenting the arts of ‘Cheo’ – Vietnamese traditional opera’ was recently held at Hao Nam Temple in Hanoi, allowing the capital city’s students to learn more about the charm of ‘cheo’, a Vietnamese intangible cultural heritage, thus encouraging their love for the heritage.
Connecting Vietnamese Traditional Arts to a Global Audience Through the Ha Long Theatre
Visitors to the northern border province of Quang Ninh province can enjoy the stunning, world-renowned vistas of the UNESCO-recognized Ha Long Bay, and take in unique works of architecture like those found on Yen Tu Mountain, or the Tra Co Communal House in Mong Cai city.
Ha Nam to Host Vietnam-Japan Traditional Art Exchange
An exchange programme of traditional art between Vietnam and Japan will take place in the northern province of Ha Nam on the 14th of May to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries in 2021.
Introducing Japan’s Traditional Art of Comedy Performance at the Temple of Literature
On May 10, two esteemed Japanese artists, Ogasawara Tadashi and Ogasawara Hiroaki, took part in an art programme showcasing Kyogen, a traditional form of Japanese comedic stage art, at the Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature) in Hanoi.
