“Asia - Europe Dialogue” art performance program opens in Hoi An

Featuring contemporary dance, opera and ballet inspired by Dong Ho folk paintings, the program is being staged free of charge for local residents and visitors over three nights from November 12 to 14.

The program is jointly organized by the Hoi An World Cultural Heritage Conservation Centre and the Vietnam National Opera and Ballet, featuring 20 professional performers from the theater.

Through the expressive movements of contemporary dance, the work “Firefly Season” evokes a poetic setting where the glow of fireflies reflects human emotions and connections with nature.

The program continues with famous opera arias by renowned composers from around the world, followed by “Dong Ho”, a ballet piece inspired by Vietnamese folk paintings.

The three performances offer audiences different artistic experiences, from appreciating the expressive movements of the human body and enjoying music to discovering how traditional folk paintings can be brought to life through ballet.

The program provides local residents and visitors with greater opportunities to enjoy various forms of performing arts, as well as creates a platform for artists to interact and share their work with the public.

Through these performances, Hoi An Theatre is gradually strengthening its role as a venue for artistic performances and cultural exchange, with the goal of maintaining regular activities where artists can showcase their work and experiment with creative ideas.

According to a representative of the organizing committee, the program aims to enrich Hoi An’s cultural life by bringing professional performing arts closer to the community, while expanding opportunities for creativity, artistic exchange and appreciation at the local level.

The event reflects the efforts of the Hoi An World Cultural Heritage Conservation Centre to bring heritage values into everyday life.

It aims to transform Hoi An Theatre into more than just a performance venue, making it a vibrant cultural space where artists meet audiences and artistic values are shared and spread throughout the community.