Under the drizzling spring rain, the courtyard in front of Thai Hoa palace was full.  Although crowded, everyone kept order to enjoy the lyrics, music and dances which were previously reserved for the royal court.

Ms. Pham Thi Thuy, a tourist from Da Nang, said: “Although not everyone understands the ancient lyrics, but from the movements, eyes, smiles and crisp, cheerful sounds in a place full of spring colors, the actors and performers have helped visitors to understand more about the unique culture and art of the ancient capital ”.

Below are some photos of Thai Hoa palace courtyard on the second morning of the Lunar New Year 2020:

Visitors gathered in front of Thai Hoa palace even before the performances took place

Visitors gathered in front of Thai Hoa palace even before the performances took place

The opening of the program is the

The opening of the program is the "Thập thủ liên hoàn" performance

"Trình tường tập khánh" - a dance to wish for longevity, used in the Birthday Feast of the king’s fortieth – fiftieth birthdays

Next was the performance with ancient instruments

Next was the performance with ancient instruments

Melodious “chầu văn” tunes

Melodious “chầu văn” tunes

The beautiful visualization of

The beautiful visualization of "Vũ phiến" performance

Not only adults but children also enjoyed the performances

Not only adults but children also enjoyed the performances

Tourists coming to Thai Hoa palace in a winter day to enjoy the

Tourists coming to Thai Hoa palace in a winter day to enjoy the "Royal Sound"

 By Han Dang