This is the first outdoor musical to take place on the Saigon River, gathering more than 1,000 actors and 9,000 spectators. The program is a unique combination of music, theater, cinema and modern technology, recreating the heroic historical stories of the nation in a vivid and emotional way.
Historical journey through legendary trains
"The Storytelling River - The Legendary Ship" takes the audience back in time, exploring the nation's historical journey through special ships that once sailed on the Saigon River. From the first Vietnamese ships launched, the ships that set sail carrying the fate of the entire nation, to the resounding ship battles on the river, the ships reuniting after decades of separation and the ships that brought Vietnamese brands to all five continents...
Scene from part 1 - Launching of the Legendary Ship show on rehearsal night.
Each train journey is a story, a milestone in history, a source of national pride. The program is not only a spectacular artistic performance but also a valuable historical lesson, evoking patriotism and national pride in each person.
The combination of "four great talents" and prestigious experts
The program is produced by the "four great talents" in the field of creativity and art: General Director Nguyen Hai Yen, Stage Director Pham Hoang Nam, Music Director Duc Tri, Chief Choreographer Tan Loc and designer Viet Hung.
In addition, the program also has the participation of prestigious experts and content consultants such as Mr. Phan Xuan Bien, Historian Duong Trung Quoc, Dr. Tran Du Lich, Associate Professor - Dr. Huynh Quoc Thang, People's Artist Tran Van Giau, Dr. Nguyen Thi Hau, painter Hua Thanh Binh...
Scene reenacting Uncle Ho's journey to find a way to save the country.
Modern technology brings unique experiences
"The River Tells Stories - The Legendary Train" uses many modern technologies such as cinema effects, 3D Mapping projection technology, water screen, moving water stage, drone performance, fireworks... promising to bring the audience unique and unforgettable experiences.
Grand stage, flexible setting
The outdoor performance space at Nha Rong Port - Khanh Hoi - Saigon Port will be transformed into a large film studio, with the stage and background changing continuously, creating surprises for the audience.
Going beyond the usual limits of the stage, "Storytelling River - Legendary Train" brings a unique artistic experience, combining education and entertainment (edu-tainment) to honor historical and cultural values, evoking national pride in the youth community.
The grand stage promises to bring many memorable experiences to the audience.
Discover the Saigon River - the river of history and culture
The program is not only an art performance but also a journey to discover the Saigon River - the river of history, the flow of time, connecting Ho Chi Minh City with all continents and cultures around the world.
"The River Tells Stories - The Legendary Train" is a special art program, promising to bring the audience unique and emotional experiences. The program is the highlight of the 2nd Ho Chi Minh City River Festival, contributing to promoting the image and culture of Ho Chi Minh City to domestic and foreign tourists.
