Back in time with Hoi An Cultural Show: 3 Beautiful Symbols of the Show

Each scene is not only about the dances or music but also delivering the meaning of Hoi An, and their people. If you are planning any trip to Hoi An Memories Show then do not miss this article. Through our sharing contents, you will have a closer look to the message for the show that we want you to see through, ensuring you a fully enjoyed experience.

1. People of Hoi An - A simple but soulful beauty 

1.1 Hoi An Women - elegant and faithful

"Hoi An Memories Show" - Hoi An Memories Island not only offers visitors beautiful cinematic portrayals of Hoi An's culture and history but also skillfully highlights the image of Vietnamese women with their qualities.

Vietnamese women appear in Hoi An Memories Show, first a gentle and modest image of the women. Act I “Birth of Existence”, with an image of a woman sitting next to the loom - this is also the narrator for this night show, or a mother figure carrying her child, being the proof of gentleness, warmth from Vietnamese women. As the ao dai flying through 5 acts in this show, is also an icon for gracefulness, elegance of the women in this land.

The Vietnamese woman in Hoi An Memories Show is not only gentle but also faithful and strong. Act III will be the story of a woman waiting for her long time gone boyfriend, who has left for a bigger purpose, days to nights, setting floating lanterns with one dream for the man to come home soon. This image represents the fidelity and valuable personality of the Vietnamese women.

Additionally, Vietnamese women in Hoi An Memories Show are also shown as Princess Huyen Tran (Act II). Giving up her own youth, beauty, in exchange for peace for her country. She is the symbol for strong will, sacrifice for the bigger purpose of Vietnamese women.

It can be said that the image of Vietnamese women in Hoi An Memories Show is built in a specific and varied way, keeping the core of tradition, also showing the will power of the Vietnamese women.

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Vietnamese woman sitting next to the loom

1.2 Hoi An men - Hard-working and mettle

Beside the elegant and faithful figure of a woman. Hoi An Cultural Show also has other scenes to show the characteristics of Vietnamese men.

Act I starts with strong and muscular men, together they built houses, villages. This is an image which is a symbol for power and capability, always ready to handle the purpose of Vietnamese men. Additionally, there is a scene where mens after failing still help together and go toward. This image represents teamwork, with each other’s power to achieve one thing, for them, for the Vietnamese people.

Though strong and powerful, these men still love boys in love and protect their own girl. Act II will bring to you the story of the man with his ambition to trailblaze the sea, leave aside the love and start the journey to the seven seas. This image symbolized the resilient, sacrificial and responsibility of a Vietnamese man, always putting family, country on top.

It can be seen that, Hoi An Cultural Show has successfully built the perfect image of Vietnamese men with valuable characteristics: strong, handy, romantic, still responsible and sacrificial. This show played a role in honoring the traditional values of Vietnamese people.

Strong mettle of Vietnamese men

2. Ao Dai - a symbol of elegant and delicate in Vietnamese culture

Ao Dai - playing the role as the main language for Hoi An Cultural Show, represents the forever changing timeline. According to the director’s share, Mr. Nguyen Hong Hai, the image of Vietnamese women in ao dai appears for the entire show, leading the audiences “warping” through the history and culture of Hoi An. From the beginning, departing through the Silk Road, living through many love stories at the birth of everything, to the integration process to the society, then come back to the present day where peace is the most important.

Ao Dai in Hoi An Cultural Show is not simply a costume  but also an icon for Vietnamese culture values. Each ao dai, each color, representing each period of the past, and each story to tell.

By using Ao Dai, the show is not only recreate the Vietnamese culture in an impressive and lively way but also an affirmative claim about the nature beauty of the country, of the people in V vietnam, especially in Hoi An. The ao dai smoothly fly by has become a highlight, attraction towards the foreign visitors, spreading the beauty of Vietnamese culture to the world.

It is true that Hoi An Cultural Show has succeeded in using ao dai in an elegant and effective way for the show. Ao Dai is not only the costume or outfit, it is also the soul, the message in which Hoi An Cultural Show wanted to share to all the guests, audiences and visitors.

Ao Dai is the soul, the message of Hoi An Cultural Show

3. Hoi An - the journey lasts for 400 years

Hoi An Cultural Show is not only an art performance but also the journey to explore 400 years of history, the culture of Hoi An. Each scene, each performance is a piece of the puzzle which will create a liveful picture, guiding you back in time, experiencing the ups and downs of Hoi An through the flow of time.

3.1 Hoi An from the beginning of existence

The journey starts from the beginning, when the first people step onto the land near Thu Bon River. Audiences will observe images of built houses, the people working continuously, farming, fishing, weaving, cutting woods, sifting sand,... Each action, gesture showing the bond to this land, and the optimism and hope of life.

The start of the performance “Birth of Existence” is an image of the light road with 100 girls in their ao dai. Representing the flow of time, taking the audiences back in time, and observing the birth of Hoi An. The images of the first living form showing the happiness of the mom and dad to their first child. From here, the first living existence gradually grows and spreads, creating an abundant and peaceful Hoi An.

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Hoi An from the birth of the land

3.2 Hoi An Commercial Port at the Golden Period

Hoi An has gradually become a busy Faifo commercial port. The act scene “Integration”, where the bustling, busy port was recreated, a port where is an arrival for ships around the world such as China, Japan, Spain, Portuguese,... This is the time of culture exchange, creating unique characteristics for Hoi An. Act IV opens with a bustling and catching melody from the orchestra played by my iconic instruments from around the world. Music is a connection string, linking every tourist towards the journey to explore the diverse culture of Hoi An. 

Highlighting the stage with vibrant, colorful and traditional dances from the locals. These dancers, along with the beautiful costumes, smooth dances, representing all the cultures from countries have been a part of the bustling port in Hoi An. This act IV is also a highlight for 30 girls who played the part in their ao dai outfit, smoothly and elegantly playing the gourd zither, playing the harmonious song of integration. The gourd zither played alongside the upbeat music, creating a cultural atmosphere that is both traditional and modern.

Hoi An Cultural Show also offers tourists with the iconics buildings and monuments of Hoi An such as the Japanese Bridge, Tan Ky Ancient House,... This is a proof of the creativity and essence of the local people.

The show concludes with the boats from merchants, house after house, symbolizing the forever development of Hoi An. Tourists through this can feel the vitality of the people and this land.

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The Golden Period of Hoi An Commercial Port in the Act “Integration”

4. Conclusion

Hoi An from the perspective in Hoi An Cultural Show reflects all good characteristics of the people - hard-working, naive and friendly. The elegant Ao Dai - the symbol of Vietnamese women - is also honored through charming dances. After going through 5 Acts of the show, audiences can feel the peace of Ancient Town even though it had going through 400 years with ups and downs. We hope that, with this share from Hoi An Memories Land, tourists can easily picture their own image about Hoi An Memories Show.

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