Circus art strives to conquer the public
On TikTok, the Central Circus keyword attracted about 15 million views, more than 3,000 posts with the same theme, searched with content such as circus, circus ticket prices, circus performance schedules... Accounts of good circus artists of the group of young circus lovers also received hundreds of thousands of views and interactions.
The videos sharing the experience of watching circuses on weekends, the "heart-throwing" magical acrobatics arouse the curiosity of the audience. Since then, the circus has attracted more people to watch, and content related to circus art has spread more widely.
People's Artist Tong Toan Thang - Director of the Vietnam Circus Federation - said that on social networking platforms, there are many young people who follow and love circus.
"Thanks to the support and attention of the public, circus art has changed a lot, no longer just a physical sport but now has integrated emotional elements such as acting, dance, singing... Circus plays are staged to recreate history, combining many art forms that can touch the hearts of viewers", said People's Artist Tong Toan Thang.
The upcoming Vietnam Circus Federation will set up and perform the circus program "Non River Day" on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the country's unification. People's Artist Tong Toan Thang said that the ticket of the program is selling very well, despite the topic of discourse and history, not pure entertainment. Circus plays about revolutionary war, cultural history of the Vietnam Circus Federation always receive strong support from the audience.
Modern circus programs today are focusing on creating interactive experiences, allowing audiences to participate directly in performances, while building diverse topics, suitable for many audiences.
Non Song On the Day of thong nhat
The program " Non Song Doi Nhat Nhap Nhap" directed by People's Artist Tong Toan Thang, brings an interactive and experiential space, where memories and emotions interact. Each participant will be able to explore the depth of the three regions' cultures, immerse themselves in history in their own way, spread the spirit of gratitude and national pride through 3 stages of the journey: dropping your feet in the battle, Rear Throwing and Victory Song.
The contexts, scenes and content in the program are not only an opportunity to look back on the national journey, but also a gentle but profound reminder of the responsibility to preserve, protect and promote the valuable historical values of the nation. The story of the veteran, the soldiers on the fierce battlefield and the joy of the victory day will bring the audience to have a journey back to the time back to the unforgettable historical and memories of our army and people in the national defense.
With the language of circus art combined with revolutionary songs, the participation of circus artists and People's Artist Anh Thu, singer Minh Chuyen, Duc Cuong, the glorious historical imprints are recreated on stage not only for viewing, but also for feeling, for absorption and for pride.
"The program has profound historical significance, was elaborately staged, combining traditional and modern circus art, in line with the current audience trend. When organizing the program, the Vietnam Circus Federation also received media support from a group of young people from the Academy of Journalism and Communication.
People's Artist Tong Toan Thang shared: "With your youth, you have helped "translate" our messages into content close to young audiences, thereby spreading circus art. I am very grateful and proud to see young people enthusiastic and creative, contributing to the development of the circus.
Circus is not only a technical performance, but also an art of storytelling through sound, light, and the connection between the soul of the artist and the audience. That is when history is no longer on paper, but comes back through all senses, touching emotions, touching hearts, existing in every look, beat and breath of the audience.
