People's Artist Le Thien "choked up" missing Vu Linh, recreating the memories of the old Cai Luong stage

The night of Thanh Thanh Tam's performance at Tran Huu Trang Theater was touching when People's Artist Le Thien shared memories, recalled the past of Cai Luong and the image of the late artist Vu Linh, creating an emotional space, reminiscent of many ancient artistic imprints.

People's Artist Le Thien appeared at the concert of the elite artist Thanh Thanh Tam taking place at Tran Huu Trang Theater – an iconic place of Vietnamese Cai Luong art. The event not only attracted the attention of the audience who loved traditional arts but also became an emotional reunion between generations of artists attached to the Cai Luong stage.

In the solemn and cozy atmosphere of the night, People's Artist Le Thien shared things that touched many people. She choked up, almost shed tears when standing in front of the audience and expressed her love for Thanh Thanh Tam as well as her love for the art of Cai Luong. Her sincere confidants have evoked many memories associated with the development of Tran Huu Trang Theater, and at the same time aroused pride in a golden age of traditional theater.

People's Artist Le Thien opened with a cordial greeting: "Hello to all the audience here, who I think love Thanh Thanh Tam in particular and Cai Luong art in general.

It was here 50 years ago that Tran Huu Trang Theater was established. We were the ones who took over and performed the first Cai Luong plays here. After the theater, Tran Huu Trang Cai Luong Training School was also established.

And Thanh Thanh Tam was one of the first students of that first training course. Also in this place, after 3 years of study, the little Thanh Thanh Tam had to act from the smallest role, playing the roles of the masses.

Up to now, decades have passed, we have a Thanh Thanh Tam who is still very beautiful. When I met Thanh Thanh Tam again, I lost my soul. I lost my soul when I heard Thanh Thanh Tam talk about his age. I thought I was very young, I didn't think I was old. Hearing Thanh Thanh Tam say that he was over 60 years old, I realized that I was also old. My two nieces and nephews are extremely happy to see each other again after so many years. I am happy because I have managed Thanh Thanh Tam and Vu Linh.

Just now, I watched Thanh Thanh Tam perform, I couldn't stand it. Yesterday when I watched the audition, I burst into tears when I saw the image of Vu Linh at the end again. This is the couple I have managed and watched many of their shows. I myself also contributed to the staging of this couple's play Hon Vong Phu.

It has been several years since Vu Linh died, but when I watched Thanh Thanh Tam perform, I still imagined where Vu Linh was standing, how he was moving. I couldn't hold back my heart. Although Vu Linh is no longer here, I still see Vu Linh flying somewhere in my heart. Yesterday I finished watching it and couldn't sleep.

I'm sad because there have been bad things happening recently, but I think these things will be solved eventually. I have to thank Thanh Thanh Tam because after 14 years away from my homeland, I never forget my country, the Fatherland and the place where I lived, grew up, and was nurtured with talents."

The emotional sharing of People's Artist Le Thien not only shows the deep affection between the artists but also shows the strong attachment to the profession and the Cai Luong stage. Thereby, the audience also feels more clearly the value of relationships built from long-term companionship in art.

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