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Lights over citadel: a dazzling night draws 10,000 to Hue live show

Over 10,000 people gathered at Ngo Mon Square to enjoy a night of light shows created by French artists at the Hue Imperial Citadel, a symbol of the ancient capital.

At 8 p.m. on Tuesday, a diverse crowd, including both locals and tourists, gathered at Ngo Mon (Meridian) Square within the Hue Imperial Citadel to witness a music and light performance in the event titled “Hue by Light – The Live Show,” organized by the French Embassy in Vietnam.

This marked the conclusion of a series of activities commemorating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and France.

The Ngo Mon Gate, the main entrance to the Hue Imperial Citadel, along with the Ngu Phung (Five Phoenixes) Pavilion, a notable structure within the Ngo Mon Gate, were adorned with a 3D mapping light show created by French artists.

The event showcased collaborations between artists from both France and Vietnam, presenting performances that blended modern music with traditional instruments.

The program’s theme, “Four Seasons,” blended Art Nouveau, an art style drawing inspiration from natural forms like the sinuous curves of plants and flowers, with traditional Vietnamese lacquer art.

It also merged minimalism with depictions of dragons and phoenixes, integrated elements of Art Deco—a style recognized for its luxurious influence on architecture, visual arts, and fashion—and combined with representations of plants and trees significant in Vietnamese culture.

The “Hue by Light – The Live Show” represents over a year of work by the crew, shedding light on the architectural surfaces of Ngo Mon Gate within the Hue Citadel.

Unique motifs were recreated on the Ngo Mon Gate and Ngu Phung Pavilion through lighting effects.

While 3D mapping was previously showcased during the opening program of Hue Festival 2022 on the Ngu Phung Building and Ngo Mon Gate, the night of the “Hue by Light – The Live Show” made these performances more vibrant and noticeable.

Ngo Mon Square was filled with visitors expressing satisfaction with the performance that unfolded over a span of more than 60 minutes.

Some audience members climbed to the Thuong Thanh area, the rampart surrounding the Hue Imperial Citadel, to get a better view of the show.

The building was adorned with patterns, thanks to the lighting effects.

The Ngo Mon Gate and Ngu Phung Pavilion shimmered in a shade of purple.

Following the program, young people from Hue collaborated to clean up plastic bottles and bags, restoring cleanliness to Ngo Mon Square.

Source: vnexpress

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