In the treasure trove of the nation's folk culture and art, Cheo singing (Vietnamese traditional opera) is a type of theater rich in national identity. It seamlessly combines various elements such as singing, dancing, music, and drama into a uniquely integrated form.

Vietnamese performing arts include various types, with Cheo (traditional opera), Tuong (classical drama), cai luong (reformed theatre) and water puppetry being among the most commonly performed ones.