Cheo Opera- A form of popular theatre in Vietnam
Published: 22/05/2012 02:10
Cheo opera is an integral part of Vietnamese theater and is well-enjoyed by people in both country and town, and by foreign spectators as well.
Cheo which has its roots in ancient village festivals is a form of popular theatre in Vietnam. It consists of folk songs with pantomime, instrumental music and dances, combined with instructive or interpretive sketches dealing with stories from legends, poetry, history or even daily life. Also brought into play are acrobatic scenes and magic. Cheo tells tales of chiefs, heroes and lovely maidens and offers an eclectic mix of romance, tragedy and comedy. Traditionally Cheo was composed orally by anonymous authors. Today's playwrights compose Cheo operas along traditional lines: the characters in the plays sing time-tested popular melodies with words suited to modern circumstances. The costumes, makeup, gestures and language create typical characters familiar to every member of the audience. The props are simple. As a result, there is a close interchange between the performers and the spectators. |
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