Staged by the Victoria SchoolEducation System, the musical marked the first time an official school production was presented at DANAFF, leaving a strong impression on more than 1,000 domestic and international audiences. affirming Victoria's emerging position in arts education and international integration.
The musical marks the first time an official school production has appeared at DANAFF.
At a time when Da Nang has just expanded its administrative boundaries, aiming to become the leading cultural - creative - technological center in the region, "The Enchanted Crossbow" has become a living symbol of the spirit of innovation, openness and national pride.
Vietnamese legend - Global spirit
Based on the legend of the Magic Crossbow, the musical performed by more than 50 students has brought a new wind: combining the quintessence of Vietnamese culture with modern Broadway stage, music composed and arranged by itself, performed entirely in English. The work is not only attractive in terms of art, but also a breakthrough in integrated education - where students are sublimated in terms of thinking, emotions and international expression skills.
Dubbed the "Cannes of Asia", DANAFF III with the theme "Bridging Asia" brings together big names such as Dai Sijie, Stanley Kwan, Meriette Rissenbeek... in the context of Da Nang's strong transformation into a global creative city. In that big picture, the presence of a school musical is a testament to a young generation full of potential, courage and deep integration.
With "The Enchanted Crossbow", students are sublimated in thinking, emotions and international expression skills.
Nurturing talent - from the classroom to the international stage
The play recreates the legend of the Magic Crossbow through a unique lens, combining tradition and modernity.
Speaking at the performance, Dr. Ngo Phuong Lan, President of the Vietnam Association for the Promotion and Development of Cinema, shared: "The performance by Victoria School is one of the most inspiring highlights of DANAFF Talents. This is a meaningful step in bringing professional art closer to students - the talents of the future".
The event also had the special presence and companionship of Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao - an inspirational self-made billionaire who is always devoted to education, culture and the young generation. With two emotional performances performed by her on stage, the show strongly spread the spirit of creativity and the desire to reach high.
Two performances by Dr. Phuong Thao on stage strongly spread the spirit of creativity and the desire to reach high in the show.
Dr. Phuong Thao also sent congratulations to Dr. Ngo Phuong Lan, whose heart and passion for cinema art has persistently built Danaff over the years for the success of the Festival: "DANAFF III not only honors cinema but also inspires belief in the power of art in connecting communities, promoting sustainable development and nurturing young talent. I believe that with the companionship of UNESCO, Vietnamese cinema will shine more and more - not only on the silver screen but also in the hearts of international friends".
Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao sends her most sincere and respectful congratulations to Dr. Ngo Phuong Lan
An artistic gift of the new age
"The Enchanted Crossbow" is not just a performance. It is an artistic declaration of the young generation in the integrated era, an inspiring milestone of Victoria School on the journey of liberal education, and a cultural gift with a strong identity that contributes to the brilliant success of DANAFF III.
Source: https://nld.com.vn/the-enchanted-crossbow-cua-victoria-school-toa-sang-tai-danaff-iii-196250705135714862.htm
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