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Text & photos by Hieu Truong

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The 2024 International Dance Festival, held from August 17 to 21 in the historic city of Hue, brought together nearly 500 artists from 17 art troupes representing nine countries – Laos, the Philippines, China, India, Indonesia, Cambodia, the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia and Vietnam.

The festival featured a diverse range of performances, from short dances to dance poetry and dance dramas, showcasing folk, classical, and modern styles. Over five nights of captivating performances, the festival awarded five gold and 10 silver medals to the most outstanding acts.

The dance performances were rich in cultural expression, reflecting the vibrant and diverse traditions of the participating countries and ethnic groups. Each performance offered a creative and vivid portrayal of societal and cultural life, deeply resonating with audiences and leaving a lasting impression.

A contemporary folk dance titled “The Mask” by the troupe from Ha Giang, Vietnam’s northernmost province
A beautiful performance by Vietnam’s Bong Sen troupe
A mesmerizing performance titled “The Time of Embroidery” by the Guangxi art troupe from China
A graceful hand fan dance by the Vietnam National Opera and Ballet troupe
Dancers in traditional ao dai from the Thua Thien-Hue Province troupe
A vibrant dance by the Indonesian troupe
An impressive solo performance by a Vietnam National Opera and Ballet dancers
Another great performance by the Guangxi art troupe
Vietnam’s Thang Long troupe showcasing the art of Tuong
The Hue royal court dance opens the festival on the first night
A lively performance by the Malaysian troupe
An energetic performance by the Filipino troupe

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