People's Artist Bach Tuyet recalls old stories about her teachers, People's Artist Phung Ha and Meritorious Artist Thanh Nga

People's Artist Bach Tuyet recalls old stories about her teacher, People's Artist Phung Ha at the Artist Pagoda

People's Artist Bach Tuyet, artist Thanh Hang and 50 candidates who passed the preliminary round of the Cai Luong Academy program visited the Artists' Pagoda (Go Vap District, Ho Chi Minh City) and the Artists' Cemetery.

This is the resting place of many famous artists who have made many contributions to the performing arts, especially Cai Luong - a popular art form in the Southern region.

People's Artist Bach Tuyet said the tradition of "remembering the source of the water you drink" still plays an important role in the behavioral culture of Vietnamese people.

To have the development of Cai Luong theater over the past 100 years, our predecessors have worked hard to cultivate and sacrifice a lot for the common cause.

People's Artist Bach Tuyet and Ms. Kim Yen - a companion unit that loves Cai Luong art and young members

Even having to endure many hardships and difficulties to stick with and persevere with the stage. Therefore, this is an opportunity for the next generation to remember the merits of their ancestors, understand the role of artists to strive in the future.

At the Artists' Temple and Cemetery, artists and 50 contestants offered incense and visited the artists' graves.

When stopping at the grave of People's Artist Phung Ha, People's Artist Bach Tuyet recalled her memories with her. People's Artist Phung Ha was the teacher who made important contributions to training People's Artist Bach Tuyet when she first started her career.

Artists and students visit the Artist Temple

"I remember every word she taught me, from when I started my career until I became famous. Whatever I did according to her words, everything came true. This is a great blessing in life, which few people have. My mother passed away when I was 8 years old. Therefore, she was like a support for me. I can only promise that while I still have breath, I will do Cai Luong well" - People's Artist Bach Tuyet shared.

People's Artist Bach Tuyet and Artist Thanh Hang in front of the altar of People's Artist Phung Ha

People's Artist Bach Tuyet and artists and students burn incense at the Artist Pagoda

The Cai Luong Academy program is accompanied and supported by the Fresh shampoo brand (Saigon Cosmetics Company). Ms. Kim Yen, representative of this unit, shared: "We believe that investing in supporting traditional culture and arts is extremely important.

Because this is an important premise for the development of people and the country. We expect the new generation of cai luong artists to continue to beautify the art and culture in general, and cai luong art in particular."

On this occasion, People's Artist Bach Tuyet and artists and students also visited the tomb of the late Meritorious Artist Thanh Nga - known as the queen of the stage.

During her lifetime, she was a star of the Cai Luong stage. She was also an idol, having a great influence on many artists who came after her, including People's Artist Bach Tuyet.

People's Artist Bach Tuyet visits the grave of Meritorious Artist Thanh Nga

Source: https://nld.com.vn/nsnd-bach-tuyet-on-chuyen-cu-ve-thay-nsnd-phung-ha-va-nsut-thanh-nga-196240119074841114.htm