VietNamNet Bridge – The heroic stories of revolutionaries who fought the French colonialists in the south before 1940 will be presented in a cai luong (reformed drama) play to mark the National Day (September 2) this year.

Young artists of the Ha Noi-based Viet Nam Cai Luong (reformed opera) Theatre will stage Hung Dong, a historic play about revolutionary hero Phan Dang Luu and his comrades in the south before 1940, in HCM City to celebrate the 71st anniversary of National Day, September 2. - Photo htv.com.vn

The historic play will be staged at the HCM City Opera House by young artists of the Ha Noi-based Viet Nam Cai Luong Theatre on Friday.

Hung Dong (Breaking Dawn) highlights the revolutionary life of Phan Dang Luu, a communist and patriot who dedicated his life to national independence.

It also includes the stories of Luu’s comrades Nguyen Van Cu, Dao Duy Anh and Ha Huy Tap. All these heroes played important roles in preparations for establishing the Vietnamese Communist Party in 1930.

Luu, who was caught and sentenced to death by the French colonial regime in 1941, is remembered to this day by grateful Vietnamese citizens. Many streets, schools and parks around the country are named after him.   

Directed by Meritorious Artist Trieu Trung Kien, Hung Dong features young talents who will present new styles in performing cai luong.

"Through my performances, I have gained valuable insights into love for the country and have enormous respect for national heroes and soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the people’s peace and happiness," said actor Quang Khai, who plays Luu.

Khai said he and fellow artists have been practicing their singing and dance routines for hours each day to provide theatre fans "a great show with strong and melodic voices as well as appealing and powerful stage presence”.

Hung Dong, first staged early this year in Ha Noi, has left a very strong impression on audiences.   

Director Kien said he has invited veteran designers to participate in making costumes.

The play will be staged at 8pm for two nights, September 1-2, at the Opera House, 7 Lam Son Square in District 1.

Source: VNS