The Quintessence of Tonkin show – Attractive weekend destination in Hanoi Capital, Vietnam

Located about 25km west of Hanoi center, Tinh Hoa Bac Bo was built in Sai Son commune, Quoc Oai district (Hanoi). Proud to be the first “live” stage in Vietnam, Tinh Hoa Bac Bo aims to honor the beauty of Vietnamese culture, making every tourist a must-see when coming to Hanoi. Let Anvui Travel take you on a journey to discover the vibrant and interesting folk culture of the North!

INTRODUCING THE QUINTESSENCE OF TONKIN SHOW
The Quintessence of Tonkin Show is located in the entertainment and cultural complex Baara Land (Tuan Chau Ha Noi Joint Stock Company). The show leads the audience into a story about nature and the rich spiritual life of the Vietnamese people in the Red River Delta. From poetry, music to Buddhism, beliefs, … The vibrant life on the wharf and on the boat, students studying, festival activities,…

The Quintessence of Tonkin Show

The Quintessence of Tonkin Show is a long-standing play, having been staged and performed for 10 years. The show has a large-scale support prop system and modern sound and lighting systems. It is performed on a water stage, leaning against Thay Mountain. Traditional folk elements and cultural quintessence are performed in a modern and creative style, creating a special experience for visitors.

• Address: Tuan Chau Hanoi Tourism, Entertainment, Eco-Urban Area – Da Phuc Village – Sai Son Commune – Quoc Oai – Hanoi
• Show time: 19:30 – 20:45 every Saturday and Sunday (depending on weather conditions)

THE QUINTESSENCE OF TONKIN SHOW – OVERWHELMED BY THE FIRST LIVE STAGE IN VIETNAM 

The Quintessence of Tonkin Show is inspired by the history of Thay Pagoda. It is the story of the revered Zen master Tu Dao Hanh – who founded the pagoda and explains the ancient connection between religion and the monarchy. The Quintessence of Tonkin Show lasts 55 minutes with 6 main parts including: poetry, Buddha realm, nostalgia, music and painting, joy and festival.

At Quintessence of Tonkin Show, traditional folk elements are performed in a modern and creative way, giving viewers a special experience of the Red River Delta, the cultural center of the North at that time. With the intention of promoting culture through artistic language, this is a play that combines interesting elements such as a cast of indigenous people, a large-scale support prop system, a water stage leaning against Thay Mountain,…

Part 1: Poetry
Inspired by the verses in the poem “Thu Dieu” by Nguyen Khuyen, the folk song “Tat nuoc dau dinh” and the lullaby of the Northern region, the first scene opens up to the audience a peaceful, rustic Vietnamese countryside scene. Bringing us back to the simple, everyday moments of the ancient North: with the bamboo fences of the village, with the lullaby of the mother. It will surely make your heart flutter.

Poetry at Quintessence of Tonkin Show

Part 2: Buddha Realm
According to legend, Zen master Tu Dao Hanh – the founder of Thay Pagoda. Before becoming a monk, he was a healer, treating poor people without charging money. He also taught people how to grow crops and folk games, typically water puppetry. Now it has become a typical art form of Vietnam.

Buddha Realm at Quintessence of Tonkin Show

Part 3: Nostalgia (Tents and Beds)
This scene in Quintessence of Tonkin Show recalls the ancient Thang Long Imperial Citadel. The opening scene is the image of the candidates taking the exam in tents and beds. Part of the old examination scene is recreated on a water stage of more than 4,300 square meters. The tradition of studiousness, literary and martial arts training is shown under the heroic background music and modern lighting. This is a scene that helps the audience understand more about the proud history of the nation.

Nostalgia at Quintessence of Tonkin Show

Part 4: Music and Painting

Inspired by the poem Tranh To Nu by Ho Xuan Huong, on the dark lake surface, 4 paintings of four to nu paintings appear vaguely. The 4 girls perform different musical instruments in traditional music, including: Flute, pipa, erhu and moon lute.

Music and Painting at Quintessence of Tonkin Show

This is the most beautiful scene when the fairies rush onto the stage and perform graceful dances on the water surface.

Part 5: An vui

Belief is one of the important factors that influence people’s beliefs and activities in life, for example, the worship of the Third Holy Mother and the Mother Goddess religion. This scene also recreates the scene of farmers going to the fields. Their hands are nimble, harvesting a bountiful crop. All will be fully reproduced from sound to image on the stage of the Quintessence of Tonkin.

An vui at Quintessence of Tonkin Show

Part 6: Festival
The festival is the final part of the Tinh Hoa Bac Bo Show. Recreating the image of the hometown festival with Quan Ho folk songs, folk games, Song Loan and Song Dinh palanquin processions, etc. are brought to the stage realistically and vividly. At the end of the play, the song “Nguoi oi nguoi o dung ve” resounds like a farewell to hold on to visitors. It will definitely be an unforgettable farewell moment.

Festival at Quintessence of Tonkin Show

SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE SHOW
The performers are farmers
Have you ever seen a play on a real stage but the actors are simple and honest farmers? This is definitely only available at the Quintessence of Tonkin Show. There are two main performing groups in Quintessence of Tonkin, one is the farmers of Sai Son commune, the other is the students from the Vietnam Dance College.

The largest live stage in the North
The Quintessence of Tonkin Show performance stage is the water stage. All activities take place on the water with a stage of more than 4300m2. The show brings creative performances

Show with many records
The Quintessence of Tonkin Show is a show with many records and major awards. The show has achieved Vietnam records twice: Show with the largest water stage in Vietnam and Show with the most farmers in Vietnam.

The show also won the gold prize of the Stevie Awards Asia – Pacific in 2018 and the award for “live cultural performance program in early 2019”. In addition, The Quintessence of Tonkin Show was also voted by CNN as “a must-see show when coming to Hanoi”.

Other entertainment activities

• Country market
  Visitors to the Quintessence of Tonkin Show can visit the countryside market space from 5:30 p.m. with Quan Ho melodies, culinary exploration or folk games, etc.
• Seagull performance
  This is a performance that attracts a lot of audiences before the start of The Quintessence of Tonkin Show. Time from 18:30 to 18:50 and tickets are available.

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