Hồ Gươm Theatre, a landmark of Hà Nội's architecture and culture, opens to the

public
July 09, 2023 - 15:51
The theatre is a cultural space for both modern and traditional art, connecting
with historical and architectural landscapes surrounding the Sword Lake to form
a cultural complex of the capital.

The main hall of Hồ Gươm Theatre that opened in Hà Nội on Sunday.

VNA/VNS Photo Phạm Kiên.
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HÀ NỘI — Hồ Gươm Theatre, a modernised cultural, art and entertainment
complex near the lake it is named after (Sword Lake or Returned Sword Lake),
officially opened to the public on July 9.
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Its inauguration ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính,
Minister of Public Security General Tô Lâm, Minister of National Defense
General Phan Văn Giang, as well as leaders of relevant departments and
agencies.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính spoke of
the importance of culture, which makes a great contribution to the sustainable
development of the nation.

"Hồ Gươm Theatre is of great significance, not only for the people's police
đồng chí cụ thể hóa
comrades, for Hà Nội but also for concretising and organising the
thưcj hiện to make real or
implementation of the Party's line, contributing to raising the spirit of the
Communist Party and Vietnamese people,” he said.

The PM added that the theatre is a cultural space for both modern and
traditional art, connecting with historical and architectural landscapes
surrounding the Sword Lake to form a cultural complex of the capital.

Hồ Gươm Theatre, located at 40-40A Hàng Bài Street, Hoàn Kiếm District, has
been constructed by the Ministry of Public Security and Hà Nội People's
Committee since December 2021, with the aim to turn it into an international art
ecosystem, which offers a variety of modern services that meet all performance
requirements for a variety of different art forms.

The PM expected that more exchanges between domestic and international

theatres would take place there to bring high-quality performances to the
citizens, contributing to improving their spiritual life. It is also expected to
promote Việt Nam's images and arts to international friends.

Violinist Bùi Công Duy expressed his joy when Hà Nội has a modern and well-
invested cultural institution.

“Hồ Gươm Theatre is located in a prime location of the capital rich in cultural
values. With advanced and modern equipment, applying the world's leading
technology, the venue meets all conditions to become one of the world's leading
opera houses where many major political, cultural and artistic events could take
place. I believe this place will also attract world-famous art troupes and artists
đoàn nghệ thuật
to perform," he told vietnamplus.vn.

Also at the ceremony, attendees had the chance to see the performances by the
Sun Symphony Orchestra (SSO), the Royal Opera House of Versailles, famous
Opera voice – soprano Phạm Khánh Ngọc and artists from the People's Police
Music and Dance Theatre.

Covering a total area of 5,000sq.m, Hồ Gươm Theatre can accommodate up to

1,400 guests. The centre stage system and the seats can be raised or lowered to
help transform into many different types of stages.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính (centre, front row) and delegates at the
ribbon-cutting ceremony to inaugurate the Hồ Gươm Theatre. VNA/VNS
Photo Phạm Kiên.

It is equipped with a high-tech system, which includes an Array speaker system

and a Constellation sound system - the most modern sound system in the world.
The theatre also has a backstage area, multi-purpose space, as well as service
areas that fulfil the needs of artists and guests. Other areas of the theatre serve
as art exhibitions, seminars, conferences, and outdoor performance areas.

It has old European architecture but still recreates a part of the history of Việt
Nam, through traditional patterns representing Vietnamese culture. VNS