What to do and see in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: The Best Performances

Teh Dar is one of the Vietnamese Bamboo Circus performances. Teh Dar, which means ‘traveling the circle’ in the K’Ho tongue, is an epic tale of the birth-death-rebirth circle of every living being on earth, told with captivating color and flare of Vietnamese tribal culture. Combining breathtaking handling of bamboo, storytelling circus arts, and enchanting live music from authentic tribal instruments such as the Gong, elephant drum, buffalo horn, and T’Rưng, the show depicts a realm of mythical mountains and jungles, tribal life in all its wildness and beauty. Teh Dar is Lune Productions’ newest Bamboo Circus show, yet it had a record-breaking debut year and has been in continuous demand all throughout Europe since 2018 and on into 2020.

With a great passion for traditional Vietnamese music, Truc Mai music house have been operated by the 3rd generation. Truc Mai music house is just a 5-minute-drive from the city center, standing on a small alley amidst a bustling. Visitors can come, enjoy a traditional music performance and try their hands on over 20 instruments including monochord, stone, bamboo xylophone,...

When it comes to a professional-grade and authentic Vietnamese traditional art show in HCMC, The Touch of Masters' Hands show has become a must-come venue for all art-lovers in town. Whether you're new to Vietnam, a returning-traveler who like to discover the hidden charm of Vietnamese culture, you'll find here the whole world of the different mesmerizing sound from Vietnamese traditional instruments, such as Dan Tranh (Vietnamese Zither), Dan Bau (Monochord), Sao (Vietnamese Flute), Dan Nhi (Vietnamese Fiddle), T'Rung (Bamboo Xylophone), Cong (Gongs) and beauty of vocal and traditional dance waiting for you in an 28-seat small yet intimate place in the heart of Saigon.

Follow an emotional narrative that tells of the stories of Southern Vietnamese farming communities and their daily struggles out at the field. This heartwarming story begins with a misty dawn setting and depicts the hardships brought by storms and other natural disasters, as well as the unwavering willpower of the locals to rise above the humble muddy fields, up until the joyous exhilaration felt at during a bountiful harvest. The cast of performers skillfully tell the stories with the movement of their bodies, making use of neo-classical and contemporary dance techniques to connect with the audience. Head over to the Saigon Opera House in Ho Chi Minh, exchange your voucher for a physical ticket, and enjoy an uplifting show that will tell you more about Vietnamese lifestyles.

Fantastic performances in academic art by symphony orchestra, ballet dancers and opera artists.