Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ta Quang Dong (4th from left) presents the gold medals to participating art troupes. (Photo: bvhttdl.gov.vn)

“The Fate of Kieu” by the Vietnam Water Puppetry Theatre, “Life” by the Vietnam Drama Theatre, “Uncle Vanya” by the Youth Theatre of Vietnam, and “Bpolar” by the "Ayit" Ensemble of Israel all won gold medals.

People’s Artist Le Tien Tho, Chairman of the Vietnam Stage Artists Association, said: “The 10-day festival was an opportunity to exchange professional experience, learn from colleagues from around the world, and improve our skills and knowledge.”

VoV’s play “A thousand years of white clouds” won a silver medal. Its cast won one gold and two silver medals. The next festival will be held in Hanoi in 2022.