Rumours that one of the Vietnam’s most loved television shows – the Kitchen Gods– an end of year satire performance may come to an end has sparked public dismay.
A tense argument between the Kitchen Gods of Education and Transport over changes to school hours
The show’s director, Do Thanh Hai, confirmed with DTiNews that a final decision had yet to be reached on the show, and that rumours of the hard-hitting satirical show facing the axe were mere media speculation.
The show has proved hugely popular as it features the antics of the Jade Emperor and his advisors dealing with the complaints, trials and tribulations of various petitioners representing current Vietnamese government ministers.
Topics on this year's end of year review included the controversial decision by the Ministry of Transport to change school hours, a spate of unexplained vehicle fires, violent disturbances in residential areas, bribery in the health sector, a standstill in the real estate market, high interest rates and financial difficulties, and the skimpy costumes worn by singers.
Audiences have expressed their surprise at the rumoured cancellation.
Hai said, “The reporter asked me what would I do if the show was halted. I told him that I’d not really thought about it being cancelled and I hadn’t any new projects in development”.
“We often map out a plan for the show by midyear. So, currently we’ve got no information about the future of this year’s show,” he noted.
Hai added that if the show continued to draw high viewing figures, they would do their utmost to ensure it would continue.
The show humorously criticises the problems Vietnam faces, including the economy, education, healthcare, transportation, and culture during the year.
The latest Tet’s show has received rave reviews for it’s brave and entertaining delivery.
‘Patients’ of the economic and healthcare industries drew great attention during the show
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