Organizing the memorial ceremony for the 118th anniversary of the death of cultural celebrity Dao Tan

The memorial ceremony took place solemnly with the participation of representatives of leaders of units under the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Gia Lai province, leaders of Tuy Phuoc commune, representatives of the People's Committee of Vinh Thanh 1 and Vinh Thanh 2 villages, Dao clan and local people.

Temple of Cultural Celebrity Dao Tan. **Photo: Ngoc Nhuan**

After the incense offering ceremony with solemn and respectful music in memory of poet and playwright Dao Tan, the delegates enjoyed some excerpts of Dao Tan's opera right at the Hoc Bo Dinh (in the grounds of Dao Tan Temple).

Delegates and people offer incense in memory of Mr. Dao Tan. **Photo: Ngoc Nhuan**

Traditional opera artists offer incense to their ancestors. **Photo: Ngoc Nhuan**

The amateur opera artists performed some excerpts: Quan Cong assists the second wife (play Co Thanh ), Tiet Cuong supports the hammer (play Ho Sanh Dan ), not only as a form of ceremonial singing but also as an opportunity to promote heritage, helping the public understand more deeply about the art of Binh Dinh opera that Dao Tan has worked hard to cultivate.

Performance of the excerpt Guan Yu assists his second wife (play Ancient City) at the Learning Pavilion. **Photo: Ngoc Nhuan**

In addition, on the nights from September 5 to 7 (ie July 14 to 16 of the lunar calendar), Dao Tan Tuong Troupe (under Gia Lai Traditional Arts Theater) also performs Hat Boi to serve the public at Dao Tan Temple yard.

Local people visit Dao Tan Temple. **Photo: Ngoc Nhuan**

Dao Tan, also known as Dao Dang Tan (1845 - 1907), with the given name Chi Thuc, the given name Mong Mai and To Giang, and the nickname Tieu Linh Phong Mai Tang. He was born in Vinh Thanh village, Tuy Phuoc district, Binh Dinh province (now Vinh Thanh 1 village, Tuy Phuoc commune, Gia Lai province). In his youth, he studied at the Bachelor Nguyen Dieu - a famous scholar in Nhon An village, Tuy Phuoc district.

Dao Tan passed the bachelor exam with the 3rd rank out of 18 in the Dinh Mao year, the 20th year of Tu Duc's reign (1867) at Binh Dinh Examination School. Serving as an official under three kings, Tu Duc, Dong Khanh, Thanh Thai, he held many positions from Tham bien, to Phu doan Thua Thien, An Tinh Governor, then Minister of Public Works, Ministry of Justice; was awarded the title of Hiep bien Dai hoc si - Vinh Quang tu...

Tuong opera artists prepare to perform at Dao Tan's death anniversary. **Photo: Ngoc Nhuan**

Dao Tan was not only an honest and upright mandarin under the Nguyen Dynasty, but also wrote poetry, composed songs and composed operas. But the most outstanding of all was his opera career, he left behind a huge opera legacy, with operas such as: Tan Da Don, Co Thanh, Ho Sanh Dan, Tram Huong Cac, Hoang Phi Ho Qua Gioi Bai Quan, Dien Vo Dinh... In addition, he also edited many other operas, such as: Son Hau, Tam Nu Do Vuong, Dao Phi Phung... He was honored as the late founder of opera art.

Source: https://baogialai.com.vn/to-chuc-le-gio-tuong-niem-118-nam-ngay-mat-danh-nhan-van-hoa-dao-tan-post565781.html