Two gold prizes were presented to Phan Nhat Phi Long from the Young World Theatre in Ho Chi Minh City, for his drama ‘Xin mot cai ten’ (Applying for a Name), and Meritorious Quang Thap from the Thai Binh provincial Cheo theatre for his traditional opera entitled ‘Tam ao bao hoang de’ (An Imperial Robe).
Three silver and three consolation prizes were also given to outstanding contestants at the ceremony.
This year’s competition opened on April 22 and featured 20 plays and stage acts by 20 directors from 14 artistic units across the country.
