Traditional cultural events which take place on an on-going or recurring basis.
The Wanderer’s Song
The Wanderer’s Song
Hát xẩm is a style of Vietnamese song traditionally performed by the poor, the blind, and especially wanderers. Only one instrument, the two-stringed violin (đàn nhị) or the single-stringed zither (đàn bầu ) accompany the singer.
Street in front of Đông Xuân Market
Đông Xuân St.
Shows every Saturday 7:30pm
Free
Translation from English to Vietnamese by Bùi Phương Thảo.
Water Puppets
Thăng Long Water Puppet Theatre
57B Đinh Tiên Hoàng
Tel: 04-3822-0268
Shows in the afternoons and evenings at:
3:30, 5:00, 6:30, 8:00, 9:15
Tickets: 40 000 – 60 000vnđ
Sunday mornings 9:30 (special ½ price for children)
Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
Hguyễn Văn Huyên
Tel: (84-4) 3756 2193,
e-mail: [email protected]
web: http://www.vme.org.vn
Shows every Saturday and Sunday at: 10:00am, 11:30am, 2:30pm, 4:00pm
Tickets: 20 000vnđ for adults, 10,000vnđ for children, children under 6 are free. This fee is in addition to the regular museum entrance fee.
National Circus Theater
National Circus Theater
67-69 Trần Nhân Tông
Tel: 04-3942-2116
Shows every day at 10:00am and 8:00pm
Tickets: 40 000 – 50 000vnđ
Hà Nội Chèo Club
Hà Nội Chèo Club
15 Nguyễn Đình Chiểu
Tel: 04-2943-7361
Traditional Vietnamese opera accompanied by traditional orchestra.
Shows Mondays and Fridays at 8:00pm
Tickets: 50 000vnđ
Việt Nam Tuồng Theater
Việt Nam Tuồng Theater
51 Đường Thành, Hanoi
Tel: 04-3828-7268
Five excerpts from classic tuồng plays.
Shows Wednesdays and Thursdays at 5:00pm
Tickets: 50 000vnđ
Ca trù Thăng Long
Ca trù Thăng Long
87 Ma May, Hanoi
Tel: + 01223 266 897, 0906 266 897, + 04. 3853.6732
Shows 8 pm – 9 pm Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Tickets: USD 10
