Hoi An Memories Show – A Spectacular Cultural Performance

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1. Introduction

Hoi An Memories Show is a breathtaking outdoor performance. This is one of the most famous shows in Hoi An ancient town, Vietnam. Combining traditional art and modern technology to recreate the colorful history and culture of this land. It is the largest outdoor visual arts show in Vietnam, held in Hoi An Impression Theme Park on an open-air stage covering 25,000 square meters, with over 500 performers.

會安回憶秀是一場令人驚嘆的戶外表演。這是越南會安古城最著名的表演之一。將傳統藝術與現代科技結合，再現這片土地豐富多彩的歷史文化。這是越南最大的戶外視覺藝術展，在會安印象主題樂園舉辦，露天舞台佔地 25,000 平方米，表演者超過 500 名。

호이안 메모리 쇼는 숨 막힐 듯한 야외 공연입니다. 이것은 베트남 호이안 고대 도시에서 가장 유명한 쇼 중 하나입니다. 전통 예술과 현대 기술을 결합하여 이 땅의 다채로운 역사와 문화를 재현합니다. 호이안 임프레션 테마파크에서 25,000제곱미터에 달하는 야외 무대에서 열리는 베트남 최대 규모의 야외 시각 예술 쇼로, 500명 이상의 공연자가 참여합니다.

Location: Hoi An Impression Theme Park, 200 Nguyen Tri Phuong (turns left), Cam Nam ward, Hoi An city, Quang Nam province
Time: Runs daily at 8:00 PM, lasting about 75 minutes. (except on Tuesdays)
Tickets: Various categories available, ranging from standard to VIP seating.
Website: https://hoianmemoriesland.com / https://www.facebook.com/memoriesland.hoian

2. The Concept & Storyline

The show narrates the 400-year history of Hoi An, from its early days as a small fishing village to its golden age as a bustling international trading port. Through a blend of dance, music, lighting effects, and large-scale stage design, the performance takes the audience on an emotional journey through five distinct acts:

Life - Hoi An memories of the dawn of time – Depicting the daily life of Hoi An’s first settlers.
The Wedding- Memory of Hoi An during the Champa period – Reenacting the legendary wedding of Princess Huyen Tran and the Cham King.
Ships and Sea - Hoi An's memories of the transition period – Showcasing the love stories and the maritime culture of Hoi An.
The Shore - Hoi An's memories of multilateral cultural interference– Illustrating Hoi An’s vibrant past as a commercial hub welcoming traders from Japan, China, and Europe.
Ao Dai (The Traditional Dress) – A mesmerizing display of Vietnam’s iconic Ao Dai, symbolizing the city's cultural elegance.

The costumes in Hoi An Memories Show are elaborately designed, authentically recreating each historical period, combined with folk music, using traditional instruments such as the zither, flute and vivid sound effects. Modern technology is also applied with LED lighting systems, 3D projectors and fireworks, creating eye-catching visual effects. As a bridge between the past and the present, the program helps visitors gain a deeper understanding of Hoi An's UNESCO heritage, while contributing to the preservation of traditional arts such as Bài Chòi and Lion Dance through contemporary forms of expression.