Night art program at Ponagar Temple makes debut

Khanh Hoa Provincial Department of Culture and Sports launched a special sightseeing program at Ponagar Temple national monument on December 27. Present at the event were Nguyen Tan Tuan, Deputy Secretary of Khanh Hoa Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; leaderships of the provincial departments and sectors; representatives of associations and tourism businesses. 

A docent talking about Ponagar Temple to Nguyen Tan Tuan and the representatives

Within over 60 minutes of the program, the artists of Khanh Hoa Provincial Center of Monument Preservation and Hai Dang Song and Dance Troupe performed art performances with Ponagar Temple as the backdrop.

Cham people performing worshipping ritual to the Holy Mother

Art performance by Hai Dang Song and Dance Troupe and Cham artists

During the event, the representatives offered incense and flowers to the Holy Mother; learned about the historical and cultural values and unique architecture of Ponagar Temple; saw art performances by the artists of Khanh Hoa Provincial Center of Monument Preservation and Hai Dang Song and Dance Troupe; danced Cham dances; learned about the traditional musical instruments and brocade weaving techniques of Cham people; etc.

Nguyen Tan Tuan performing Cham dances

The representatives posing for photo with the program crew

The special sightseeing program is intended for becoming a night tourism and cultural product at Ponagar Temple for tourists, contributing to the implementation of the night-time economic development project issued by the Provincial People's Committee. 

N.T
Translated by H.N