Traditional performing arts blend into Hanoi’s old quarter

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A traditional performance takes place in the cultural space of Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Photo: Khanh Hoa – VNA
The traditional art performances attract great interest from both residents and tourists. Photo: Khanh Hoa – VNA
The traditional art performances attract great interest from both residents and tourists. Photo: Khanh Hoa – VNA
An artist introduces traditional musical instruments to locals and visitors. Photo: Khanh Hoa – VNA
The traditional art performances attract great interest from both residents and tourists. Photo: Khanh Hoa – VNA
Young performers passionate about traditional arts take part in the show. Photo: Khanh Hoa – VNA
Traditional performing arts blend into Hanoi’s old quarter
Every Saturday evening, traditional music and songs resonate in front of the ancient house at 64 Ma May Street (Hoan Kiem ward, Hanoi) as part of a weekly traditional performing arts show. Excerpts of tuồng (classical drama), chèo (traditional opera), xẩm (folk singing by blind buskers), and hát văn (spiritual singing) captivate both locals and visitors. Amid the vibrant pace of the pedestrian streets, these folk melodies continue to echo, showcasing the enduring vitality of Vietnamese culture in the heart of the capital. Photo: Khanh Hoa – VNA