Ganh Co Song Han Cai Luong Nguyen Tuong is a Vietnamese traditional opera (cai luong) that tells the story of a group of boatmen who live on the Han River and their love and loyalty to each other[^1^] [^2^].

Ganh Co Song Han Cai Luong Nguyen Tuong

Ganh Co Song Han (The Grass Boat on the Han River) is a famous cai luong nguyen tuong (classical reformed opera) written by Nguyen Tuong, a renowned playwright and poet in Vietnam. The play was first performed in 1939 and has been adapted into many versions over the years. It is considered one of the masterpieces of Vietnamese cai luong, with its rich and poetic language, dramatic and tragic plot, and profound themes of love, loyalty, and sacrifice.

Ganh Co Song Han Cai Luong Nguyen Tuong

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The story is set in the 16th century, during the reign of King Le Thanh Tong, who was known for his benevolence and justice. The king had a loyal general named Tran Khanh Du, who was also his childhood friend. Tran Khanh Du was married to Ngoc Kieu, a beautiful and virtuous woman who loved him dearly. However, their happiness was shattered when the king fell in love with Ngoc Kieu at first sight and decided to take her as his concubine. Tran Khanh Du was forced to give up his wife and obey the royal decree, but he secretly vowed to never forget her.

Meanwhile, Ngoc Kieu was heartbroken and reluctant to leave her husband. She tried to resist the king's advances and pleaded with him to let her go. The king was moved by her sincerity and loyalty, but he could not overcome his passion for her. He promised to treat her well and make her happy, but he also warned her that if she ever betrayed him, he would kill her and her husband. Ngoc Kieu had no choice but to accept her fate and enter the palace.

In the palace, Ngoc Kieu faced many difficulties and dangers. She had to endure the jealousy and hatred of the other concubines, especially Hoang Thi Loan, the king's favorite consort who was ambitious and scheming. Hoang Thi Loan tried to harm Ngoc Kieu in various ways, such as spreading rumors, framing her for crimes, and poisoning her food. Ngoc Kieu also had to deal with the pressure and guilt of being unfaithful to her husband, even though she never loved the king. She often dreamed of Tran Khanh Du and wished to see him again.

One day, the king decided to take Ngoc Kieu on a boat trip on the Han River. He hoped to win her heart by showing her the beauty of nature and his affection for her. However, he did not know that Tran Khanh Du was also on the river, leading a fleet of ships to patrol the border. As fate would have it, the two boats met on the water, and Tran Khanh Du recognized his wife on the king's boat. He was overcome with grief and anger, and he decided to rebel against the king. He ordered his soldiers to attack the royal boat and rescue Ngoc Kieu.

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The battle was fierce and bloody. Many lives were lost on both sides. The king fought bravely against Tran Khanh Du, but he was wounded by an arrow. Ngoc Kieu saw her husband fighting for her and felt a surge of love and gratitude. She also saw the king bleeding and felt a pang of pity and remorse. She realized that she had caused a great calamity for both men who loved her, and she decided to end her life. She jumped into the river and drowned herself.

The king saw Ngoc Kieu's death and was filled with sorrow and regret. He realized that he had been wrong to take her away from her husband, and he wished that he could undo his mistake. He ordered his soldiers to stop fighting and retreat. He also pardoned Tran Khanh Du for his rebellion and restored his rank and honor.

Tran Khanh Du saw Ngoc Kieu's body floating on the water and was devastated. He cried out her name and lamented his loss. He blamed himself for being unable to protect her and save her from the king's lust. He also felt sorry for the king who had lost his beloved concubine. He decided to join Ngoc Kieu in death by stabbing himself with his sword.

The play ends with a scene of mourning and lamentation for the tragic lovers who died for their love.

Source: Based on the summary of the play from [YouTube] and [YouTube].

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