How impressive is the Hoi An show - Memories of Hoi An?

1. What is the Memories of Hoi An show?

Introduced to the audience on March 18, 2018, Hoi An Memories is a spectacular real scene performance show recreating Hoi An's 400-year history of ups and downs. Accordingly, using the traditional Vietnamese Ao Dai as the main narrative material, Hoi An Memories takes audiences back to the 16th and 17th centuries, witnessing Hoi An's early days to its prosperous development through integration and cultural exchange at the Faifo port. The show also did not forget to bring to the audience Hoi An of the present, a romantic city, still bearing the subtle marks of time but equally dynamic and vibrant.

Some basic information about Memories of Hoi An show:

• Location: Hoi An Memories Land - No. 200 Nguyen Tri Phuong Street (turn left), Cam Nam Ward, Hoi An City
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Showtime: Starting at 8:00 p.m
• Performance schedule: Weekdays from Tuesday
• Seat class: There are 3 types of seats: ECO - HIGH - VIP with prices also vary depending on seat class

Memories of Hoi An is a grand-scale scene show.

2. What makes the impression of the Memories of Hoi An show?

During the preparation process, Hoi An Memories clearly demonstrates the importance of three factors that make up the appeal of a real scene show. The first is the script, the splendid images, recreating the Hoi An space recorded in the history pages of the Nguyen Lord's time. Secondly, the accurate representation of 16th and 17th centuriesVietnamese costumes, including wearing a sword on the shoulder, three-tiered hats, cross-waisted pants, and splendid royal costumes. Thirdly, the performances clearly reveal Vietnamese style to honor the cultural heritage and national history through each detail shown on stage. Additionally, the specialness of this show is also exuded through the following factors:

• Stage: A large area of up to 25,000 square meters recreates the scenery of Hoi An through simulated shapes such as rows of ancient houses, bridges, stalls, coconut trees and more. In particular, the stage is built on an island in the middle of the Hoai River, taking advantage of the river space to enhance the vividness and poetry of the show.
• Actors: With the participation of nearly 500 professional actors carefully selected from all regions of Vietnam, who underwent thorough training for more than a year under the guidance of famous choreographers. Therefore, each actor appearing in the show is not only flexible in dance but also excellent in expression, bringing lively performances to the audience.
• Content: Carefully compiled by historians and literary experts, Hoi An Memories skillfully brings to the audience a story full of ups and downs of the ancient town through 5 performances: Life, Wedding , Lamp & Sea, Integration, Ao Dai. Each performance carries a meaningful story about love, neighbors, marriage and patriotism, etc. Thanks to the well-structured content, each performance brings diverse emotions to the audience, sometimes excited, nostalgic and bursting with happiness and pride.
• Performance schedule: One of the distinctive features of the show is its daily frequency. It can be said that there are rarely any large-scale shows that perform almost throughout the week (except Tuesday) like Hoi An Memories. Because of that, the show has created an opportunity for all tourists to admire the artistic performance whenever they visit the ancient town.
• Investment level: Hoi An Memories not only invests in content and actors but also pays meticulous attention to every detail such as costumes, props and more. As a result, all props used in the show are specifically designed with a 1:1 scale, thus giving audiences a sense of authenticity and vibrancy. Furthermore, hundreds of tons of the modern sound and lighting equipment have been imported and operated by leading engineers.

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Memories of Hoi An show not only invests in content and actors but also pays meticulous attention to every detail such as costumes and props.

3. The influence of the real scene and memory show in the country - Memories of Hoi An show

Meticulousness in the process of compiling content, the rigorous selection of actors, thoroughness in stage setting and perfection in each dance that has made this show an artistic symbol in Hoi An in particular and Vietnam in general. The influence of Hoi An Memories shown is expressed through assessments from famous individuals and organizations such as:

• Vietnam Guinness: Recognized two prestigious records: the scenery artistic show gathering the most actors and largest scenography Vietnam show.
• People's Artist Nguyen Quang Vinh - Head of the Department of Performing Arts: "I highly appreciate the efforts of the entire team when implementing an attractive and rich real scene artistic show like the Memories of Hoi An show. A mass show will hardly satisfy everyone aesthetically. While I don't praise the details, I still think we should support this model for its development.
• Miss Vietnam 2020 - Ngoc Han: each part of the Memories of Hoi An show also reveals the audience a beautiful and ancient image of Hoi An. What impressed Ngoc Han was the image of hundreds of graceful girls in elegant Ao Dai appearing on stage along with the graceful and charming dances.

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The influence of Hoi An Memories is shown through reviews from well-known individuals and organizations.

4. How does the global tourist feel about the real scene show - Hoi An Memories show?

Not only receiving positive feedback from domestic audiences, Hoi An Memories also created a significant reputation internationally, causing prestigious and famous organizations to also give "wingful" compliments to the show, specifically:

• Reuters: "The show that had humble beginnings in the small city of Hoi An has now grown into a global phenomenon"; "The most beautiful in the world" and "Visual feast for the eyes" are what the audience commented on the Memories of Hoi An show. The newly upgraded version from March 20 will help the show reach its peak of perfection and emotion. Reuters' article was followed by a "rain of compliments" from 220 other reputable news agencies around the world.
• The Guide Awards 2019: Honoring Hoi An Memories as "Hoi An Memories Spectacle Show - Where Vietnamese Values of History and Culture Awaken in Art" - a real scene artistics show possessing the best cultural and historical values in Vietnam of The Guide Awards 2019.
• Tripadvisor: Achieved Travelers' Choice 2021 award on Tripadvisor
• Times Square: Hoi An Memories was shown at Times Square, New York, USA on March 14, 2019.

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Memories of Hoi An show created a big buzz internationally

With the efforts of the organizers, production team, the cast and more. Hoi An Memories hopes to help arouse pride in the ancient Dai Viet past in the hearts of Vietnamese. Moreover, Memories of Hoi An show also wants to become a new spiritual feast so that international tourists can admire the distinctive culture as well as gain a deeper understanding of the Vietnamese. If you need further advice on anything, feel free to contact us through our website https://hoianmemoriesland.com/, Fanpage Hoi An Memories Land or hotline 1900 63 66 00 - 0904 636 600!