HOI AN MEMORIES SHOW

Features:  Featuring five breathtaking acts  that provide an exhilarating experience for visitors

Acts 1: Lives

Every stream has its origin, and the historical flow is no exception. “Lives” serves as the starting point for the journey of exploring the formation and development of Hoi An over more than 400 years. However, in this stage, the audience is transported to an even earlier time, to the beginning of a life, to the cry announcing the birth of a person who is part of the historical flow of the nation.

In the opening stage, a traditional frame will weave a path of light, and upon it, 100 young women in Ao Dai will step forward as the starting point for a historical exploration. Then, the sound of a newborn’s cry will pierce the air, symbolizing the commencement of a new story, a new land, with countless people coming together to build a new narrative.

Acts 2: The Wedding

The second stage of this remarkable art performance delves into the historical roots of Hoi An, to the time when this land became part of Vietnam. It all began with the wedding of King Chi Thanh and Princess Huyen Tran in the 14th century, during the prosperous period of the Tran dynasty.

Thanks to this union, the two regions of Chau O and Chau Ly were brought to Dai Viet, providing the Tran dynasty’s people with a place to explore and settle. The great sacrifice of Princess Huyen Tran brought a vast land and a peaceful life to the Vietnamese people of that time.

In stage two, the audience will witness graceful and enchanting dances by the performers, echoing the Champa dance style. Alongside this, the stage recreates the splendid scene of the mighty Champa empire.

Acts 3: Lanterns and the Sea

Every person, every life, is a part of history. In Hoi An, hundreds of simple lives have lived and built a rich and beautiful Hoi An. Among these people are simple yet devoted love stories and loyalty. Stage three brings us a love story, that of an unnamed couple, representing millions of Vietnamese people.

He is a young man, bravely navigating the four seas, building a career and homeland, riding the waves far from home. She is a young woman with a determined heart, eagerly awaiting his return to fulfill their fateful connection. These young men and women of Hoi An represent the generations of Vietnamese people with unwavering determination, steadfast hearts, values passed down to this day.

Acts 4: Integration

This is the golden age when Hoi An became the largest trading port in Asia. Gathering merchants from all over the world, they engaged in trade, exchanging material wealth as well as cultural and spiritual values from many diverse cultures. It was also a time when many ethnic groups coexisted on the land of Hoi An, from China, Japan to distant Western cultures. Today, the ancient town still preserves many relics and structures that attest to the golden age of contemporary Hoi An.

Stage four brings a lively, cheerful performance, showcasing the openness and integration spirit of the people of Hoi An at that time. Alongside this are details and characters with diverse cultural styles, all performing together in a lively act.

Acts 5: Ao Dai

The Ao Dai marks the conclusion of the program, aiming to reaffirm the image of the Vietnamese people. Scenes of gentle bicycles gliding through the ancient town or graceful

dances in Ao Dai depict the modern Hoi An. A Hoi An that is gentle, graceful, yet still beautifully traditional and distinctly Vietnamese.