Vietnam National Drama Theatre’s performances for people in central region

This is an activity to implement the instruction of the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism on performances for people in remote areas, and is a spiritual encouragement source for cadres, soldiers and people in central Vietnam.

“Aspiration” is arranged from a scenario of late author Ta Xuyen based on the short story “Mua hoa cai ben song” by writer Nguyen Quang Thieu. In 1992, the play ” created an echo in the stage of the Army Play Troupe.

The story tells of people in a family who were tied in a cramped boat. They spent all day on the boat because of a grievous curse "making a break with people ashore”. They were deeply resentful and bitter when they could not find a place to bury their mother. Even on the boat, there was still the confidence of the father and daughters in the family. The plot breaks down preconceptions, with the love between Giang - the youngest daughter and Thao - the owner of the flower garden by the river.

Overcoming tragedy, the play is a story of the aspirations for change, love and happiness of people./.