Hanoi is set to welcome one of its most anticipated youth cultural events this weekend as Showcase AC 2025: Igniting the Flame comes to the Cong Nhan Theatre.
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Photo: Ams Crew |
Taking place on September 14 before an audience of nearly 500, the event is organised by Ams Crew and will feature a series of dynamic dance performances presented on a professionally curated stage.
Launched in 2022, the annual showcase has quickly built a strong following among young audiences for its inventive choreography, high production values, and storytelling flair. Unlike traditional stage shows, Showcase links each performance into a single narrative, blending dance, music, and acting into a unified artistic journey.
This year’s theme takes inspiration from Vietnam’s wartime past, presenting heroic victories alongside the scars and psychological struggles faced by soldiers.
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Photo: Ams Crew |
The performance revisits the energy of northern students in the 1960s, who set aside their academic dreams to heed the call of the nation, as well as the devastating 81-day battle at Quang Tri Citadel.
By reimagining these historical chapters, the organisers hope to offer younger generations a deeper connection to national history through art. The audience will be led through a spectrum of emotions, joy, grief, fear, and resilience, packed into a two-hour production.
Though only three years old, Ams Crew has already established a strong reputation, winning top prizes in talent competitions and performing across schools in Hanoi. Its annual showcase has become a signature event, promoting the art of dance and inspiring the city’s youth.
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