Separated from the city\u2019s \u00a0boisterousness, the Centre for Cultural Exchange of Ha Noi Old Quarter has yet to be deprived of the attractiveness from the cultural and historical traditions. With Toulouse architects\u2019 assistance, the works has been built new in modern style while maintaining unique features of the old streets\u2019 space. The premises consist of 3 main levels and 1 basement, with the total floor areas of 1,265 square meters, located on the land area of 458 square meters. The two lower levels are used for display and exhibiting activities, while the third storey\u2019s design is suitable to art performances, meetings and conferences. Proper to the nature of exchange, this space is made open, whereby presentations and roundtables on the cultures of Ha Noi will be organized. Apart from that, the Mangement Board of Ha Noi Old Quarter have additionally held a number of traditional music performances. According to the professionals\u2019 judgement, these regular-based activities are extremely valuable and useful in creating cultural authenticities of\u00a0 the old street quarter.<\/p>\n
Since its establishment, the Centre has organized a series of events, with the aim of introducing to visitors about ancient memories and old streets i.e. exhibitions of \u201cAn ancient Ha Noi\u201d, \u201c A town dweller \u2013 ancient streets\u201d\u00a0 and \u201cHa Noi \u2013 a living museum\u201d \u00a0by artist Nguyen The son. More particular is the programme titled \u201c A music story about the old quarter\u201d, which has been recovered in the old performing style, as such singers and musicians are sitting on sedge mats, plainly singing and playing instruments without any support of equipments like micro, speakers, etc.. so as to keep intact the fineness of the original musics. To play at the Centre for Cultural Exchange of Ha Noi\u2019s Old Quarter, a relatively perfect stage, this old performing style is increasingly having more chances to show off all of its uniquenesses. This is a plain stage located right in the heart of the old street quarter, existing for a very long time and used to be the performing venue of many art troupes in Thang Long \u2013 old Ha Noi. Thus, it is of great significance in awakening and preserving the ancient cultural creams of Thang Long \u2013 old Ha Noi.<\/p>\n
The Centre opens until 22.00hrs during weekends. Due to its opening schedules\u00a0 coincide with the operation of three – day walking streets, it has been drawing lots of visitors, especially the youth. This Centre is not only the site to conserve, but propagandize the cultural images of the old Ha Noi street quarter to the public and visitors, particularly foreign tourists. Asides from the displayed photos translated in English and French, the Centre has arranged guides fluent in foregn languages to help visitors understand\u00a0 more about Ha Noi\u2019s culture in a truthful and lively manner.<\/p>\n
The Centre\u00a0 for Cultural Exchange of Ha Noi\u2019s Old Quarter is really a valuable space in service of the public activities, a rarely relaxing and meaningful stop, positively contributing to the enhancement of cultural values of the old street quarter.<\/p>\n
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