In Ho Chi Minh City, many places of worship and large stages such as the Father's Church of Meritorious Artist Hoai Linh, Idecaf stage, Thien Dang stage, Truong Hung Minh, Hong Van, Trinh Kim Chi... are bustling with hundreds of artists, actors, and singers coming to offer incense.
People's Artist Trinh Kim Chi said that she and her students and colleagues stayed up many nights to prepare for the anniversary of the ancestors' death. For Kim Chi, the anniversary of the death anniversary of the Stage Team has great significance for artists. This is an opportunity for them to look back on their careers and pray for peace and a good career.
At Hong Van stage, the female People's Artist and her students also prepared a solemn offering tray. The female artist put other artistic activities on hold to focus on her father's death anniversary.
At Truong Hung Minh stage, many artists such as Viet Huong, Phi Phung, Quyen Linh, Chau Thanh... were present early.
Sharing with reporters, artist Viet Huong emotionally shared that she is always grateful to Mr. Minh Nhi - the person who guided her since she was a student at the University of Theatre Arts 2 (now Ho Chi Minh City University of Theatre and Cinema).
At Idecaf Drama Theater, many familiar faces such as Meritorious Artist My Duyen, Hoa Hiep, Dinh Toan gathered at the Father's altar. Artist Dai Nghia received special attention from his colleagues after the injury incident. The solemn yet warm atmosphere has become an opportunity for generations of artists to meet, visit and share work and life.
Meritorious Artist Hoai Linh's Ancestor's Church is also a destination that attracts a large number of artists. Faces such as Quach Tuan Du, Tuyen Map, Hoang Map, Nam Thu... were present to offer incense.
In addition, many veteran artists such as People's Artist Kim Xuan, Meritorious Artist Huu Chau, and actor Tran Bao Son also attended the Ancestor's death anniversary at Thien Dang stage. Actor Luong The Thanh said he always values this day, because it is an occasion for many colleagues to gather, show gratitude for his acting career and the audience.
The death anniversary of the stage team takes place every year from the 11th to the 13th of the 8th lunar month (ie October 2 - 4 this year). In particular, August 12 of the lunar calendar was chosen as Vietnam Theater Day, affirming the position of performing arts in cultural life.
