Tuong - Vietnam’s ancient theatre art

Tuong performers' masks or face-paint are meant to express the core of their characters, which helps the audience to quickly recognise the characters' role in the performance. Key tuong characters include “The Loyal Man”, “Artful Man”, “Traitor” and “Flatterer”, depicted using different colors and brush strokes. VNA Photo: Khánh Hòa
Each tuong performer displays an ideal of their character under painted mask, so they must be skilled in putting on heavy make-up to change their character's feelings throughout the play. VNA Photo: Khánh Hòa
Key tuong characters include “The Loyal Man”, “Artful Man”, “Traitor” and “Flatterer”, depicted using different colors and brush strokes. VNA Photo: Khánh Hòa
Tuong artists perform highly stylized and exaggerated gestures. VNA Photo: Khánh Hòa
"On Dinh chem Ta" - a classic Tuong play performed at Vietnam Tuong Theatre in Hanoi. VNA Photo: Khánh Hòa
Tuong performers' masks or face-paint are meant to express the core of their characters, which helps the audience to quickly recognise the characters' role in the performance. Key tuong characters include “The Loyal Man”, “Artful Man”, “Traitor” and “Flatterer”, depicted using different colors and brush strokes. VNA Photo: Khánh Hòa
Tuong artists perform highly stylized and exaggerated gestures. VNA Photo: Khánh Hòa

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06/16/2025 08:40 | TTXVN |

Tuong, also known as “boi singing”, is a famous traditional theatre art of Vietnam. According to historical books, tuong began during the 13th century (Tran Dynasty) and flourished in the 19th century (Nguyen Dynasty). In this art form, there is a combination of many elements such as singing, dancing, music, fine arts, literature, and acting. The actors are dressed and made up elaborately and impressively. The content of the plays often have a majestic sound, upholding the spirit of patriotism and loyalty, ready to sacrifice themselves for a great cause. In recent years, young people help spread Tuong art and popularise it through social media platforms, bringing hope of the continual of Vietnam’s classical drama in young generation. VNA Photo: Khánh Hòa

Tuong - Vietnam’s ancient theatre art

Tuong, also known as “boi singing”, is a famous traditional theatre art of Vietnam. According to historical books, tuong began during the 13th century (Tran Dynasty) and flourished in the 19th century (Nguyen Dynasty). In this art form, there is a combination of many elements such as singing, dancing, music, fine arts, literature, and acting. The actors are dressed and made up elaborately and impressively. The content of the plays often have a majestic sound, upholding the spirit of patriotism and loyalty, ready to sacrifice themselves for a great cause. In recent years, young people help spread Tuong art and popularise it through social media platforms, bringing hope of the continual of Vietnam’s classical drama in young generation. VNA Photo: Khánh Hòa
Tuong - Vietnam’s ancient theatre art

Tuong, also known as “boi singing”, is a famous traditional theatre art of Vietnam. According to historical books, tuong began during the 13th century (Tran Dynasty) and flourished in the 19th century (Nguyen Dynasty). In this art form, there is a combination of many elements such as singing, dancing, music, fine arts, literature, and acting. The actors are dressed and made up elaborately and impressively. The content of the plays often have a majestic sound, upholding the spirit of patriotism and loyalty, ready to sacrifice themselves for a great cause. In recent years, young people help spread Tuong art and popularise it through social media platforms, bringing hope of the continual of Vietnam’s classical drama in young generation. VNA Photo: Khánh Hòa
Tuong - Vietnam’s ancient theatre art

Tuong, also known as “boi singing”, is a famous traditional theatre art of Vietnam. According to historical books, tuong began during the 13th century (Tran Dynasty) and flourished in the 19th century (Nguyen Dynasty). In this art form, there is a combination of many elements such as singing, dancing, music, fine arts, literature, and acting. The actors are dressed and made up elaborately and impressively. The content of the plays often have a majestic sound, upholding the spirit of patriotism and loyalty, ready to sacrifice themselves for a great cause. In recent years, young people help spread Tuong art and popularise it through social media platforms, bringing hope of the continual of Vietnam’s classical drama in young generation. VNA Photo: Khánh Hòa
Tuong - Vietnam’s ancient theatre art

Tuong, also known as “boi singing”, is a famous traditional theatre art of Vietnam. According to historical books, tuong began during the 13th century (Tran Dynasty) and flourished in the 19th century (Nguyen Dynasty). In this art form, there is a combination of many elements such as singing, dancing, music, fine arts, literature, and acting. The actors are dressed and made up elaborately and impressively. The content of the plays often have a majestic sound, upholding the spirit of patriotism and loyalty, ready to sacrifice themselves for a great cause. In recent years, young people help spread Tuong art and popularise it through social media platforms, bringing hope of the continual of Vietnam’s classical drama in young generation. VNA Photo: Khánh Hòa
Tuong - Vietnam’s ancient theatre art

Tuong, also known as “boi singing”, is a famous traditional theatre art of Vietnam. According to historical books, tuong began during the 13th century (Tran Dynasty) and flourished in the 19th century (Nguyen Dynasty). In this art form, there is a combination of many elements such as singing, dancing, music, fine arts, literature, and acting. The actors are dressed and made up elaborately and impressively. The content of the plays often have a majestic sound, upholding the spirit of patriotism and loyalty, ready to sacrifice themselves for a great cause. In recent years, young people help spread Tuong art and popularise it through social media platforms, bringing hope of the continual of Vietnam’s classical drama in young generation. VNA Photo: Khánh Hòa
Tuong - Vietnam’s ancient theatre art

Tuong, also known as “boi singing”, is a famous traditional theatre art of Vietnam. According to historical books, tuong began during the 13th century (Tran Dynasty) and flourished in the 19th century (Nguyen Dynasty). In this art form, there is a combination of many elements such as singing, dancing, music, fine arts, literature, and acting. The actors are dressed and made up elaborately and impressively. The content of the plays often have a majestic sound, upholding the spirit of patriotism and loyalty, ready to sacrifice themselves for a great cause. In recent years, young people help spread Tuong art and popularise it through social media platforms, bringing hope of the continual of Vietnam’s classical drama in young generation. VNA Photo: Khánh Hòa
Tuong - Vietnam’s ancient theatre art

Tuong, also known as “boi singing”, is a famous traditional theatre art of Vietnam. According to historical books, tuong began during the 13th century (Tran Dynasty) and flourished in the 19th century (Nguyen Dynasty). In this art form, there is a combination of many elements such as singing, dancing, music, fine arts, literature, and acting. The actors are dressed and made up elaborately and impressively. The content of the plays often have a majestic sound, upholding the spirit of patriotism and loyalty, ready to sacrifice themselves for a great cause. In recent years, young people help spread Tuong art and popularise it through social media platforms, bringing hope of the continual of Vietnam’s classical drama in young generation. VNA Photo: Khánh Hòa

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