[Photo Gallery] 48-Hour Traditional Vietnamese Opera Gala - I Row Back to My Homeland

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Quang Minh (in the middle), Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, delivered the opening speech for the program.

Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Ky (in the middle), Deputy Director of the Vietnam Cheo Theatre, delivers a congratulatory speech.

The organizing committee presented flowers to thank the sponsors and collaborating units.

The traditional Vietnamese opera performance opened the gala night.

The hall was packed, and many students who arrived late had to stand to watch the show.

The 36 Streets of Hanoi Xam Singing Performance

Artist Nguyen Tuan Kha (in red shirt) performing with fellow students.

Some photos from the gala night.

The program also included a Q&A session with the artists who guided the young people throughout the 15 sessions of the 48-hour traditional Vietnamese opera project.

Artist Vu Khanh Ngan (in brown shirt, far left), from the Vietnam Cheo Theatre, is instructing students on how to perform the role of Thi Kinh.

Artist Nguyen Tuan Kha (in red shirt) is instructing the male students on how to play the role of Mr. Ma.

The male students also had the opportunity to try their hand at playing the role of Thien Si.

Following the interactive session, the audience was treated to an excerpt from the performance "The Xam Couple".

The program concludes with an excerpt from a shamanic ritual.