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The Hai Phong Opera House is standout attraction. All the materials to build it were brought from France and its work supervised by French architects.
 
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Inside the Hai Phong Opera House (Photo: Le Tan)

In history, The Opera House gathered the elite crowd – French officials and rich locals – who could afford tickets to shows featuring famous troupes from France as well as widely recognized local talents.
 
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Outside the Hai Phong Opera House

In the main performance hall, the Hai Phong Opera House provides seating for 300 patrons over two floors. Its plush, red cushioned chairs shine the gold trimming. The high domed ceiling adds to its grandeur.
 
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A conference room inside the Hai Phong Opera House

Address: 28 Tran Hung Dao Street, Hoang Van Thu Ward, Hong Bang District, Hai Phong (Google maps).