According to the design, all the materials were imported here from France and its construction was undertaken by Vietnamese workers under the French architects’ instructions.

This domed and beautifully decorated building has two floors and can seat up to 600. The House used to be the place where political and cultural activities were held for the French and local wealthy people under the French domination when only French or famous local theatrical groups won a chance to perform.

Here, award-presenting ceremonies for excellent pupils have annually been held as well. The present square was previously named Place Theatre municipal. On its ground, there were two iron light posts of French style, which were replaced by cement ones with the lighting system as seen today. In front of the theatre there used to be statues of French girls on the two sides, with grass around and wooden benches.

On August 23^rd 1945 the city provisional revolutionary committee presented before the public. This was also where the Gold Week, South-going troops’ departure were organised. A struggle to protect the ballot box as well as a sharp, four-day battle in which 39 soldiers were bravely died on January 6^th 1946 happened here as well. In 1955, the section of the street in front of the Opera House was called Dang Kim No as the memorial to the merits of the leader of the battle mentioned above.

The Opera House, nowadays, is a popular place for meetings on important occasions or festivals.