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A performance of hat Then and dan Tinh at Tinh van dien ca. This is a distinctive form of folk music of the Tay and Nung ethnic people in the northern mountainous region of Vietnam, which UNESCO put on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity -PHOTOS: NGOC KHUYEN
Experience the enchanting melodies of Vietnamese folk music at the “Tinh van dien ca” performance, dedicated to the preservation and celebration of this cultural treasure.
Led by seasoned artists, artisans, and enthusiastic young learners, each performance of “Tinh van dien ca” is a captivating blend of traditional musical instruments like drums, dan nhi (Vietnamese two-chord fiddle), and flute, accompanied by the melodious strains of hat xam (a type of Vietnamese folk music), chau van (Vietnamese form of ritual singing), and ca tru (Vietnamese ceremonial singing).
Audiences not only enjoy the music but also delve into Vietnamese culture, gaining insights into customs and traditions. In the latest performance themed “Mau” (Mother Goddess), stories of Vietnamese women’s destinies unfolded, celebrating their silent sacrifices, virtues, and kindness.
This monthly event unfolds at 188/16 Tran Ba Giao Street, Ward 5, Go Vap District, HCMC, offering free admission to all who seek to immerse themselves in the beauty of Vietnamese folk music and culture.
Artisans rehearse before a showAn artist wears makeup and costumes before a performanceA show begins with lullabies sung by artisan Cao Minh Hien, who is proficient in singing lullabies in the languages of five ethnic groups, namely Thai, Cao Lan, Mong, Tay, and KinhA narrator provides a background story and introduces various music typesAn artist performs dan tinh (gourd lute)A scene from cheo theater “Quan Am Thi Kinh” (Avalokitesvara Thi Kinh), performed by artist Bich Phuong, portrays the compassion and forgiveness of Thi Kinh, who spent three years nursing someone else’s childArtist Manh Hung performs dan nhi (or dan co), a traditional Vietnamese two-chord fiddle commonly used in traditional music performances such as cheo (a traditional Vietnamese theater art form), hat xam, chau van, don ca tai tu (a genre of chamber music in the traditional music of southern Vietnam)…A show attracts audiences of all ages
A traditional music instrument
Some of the traditional music instrumentsAudiences enjoy a performance about the later life of Lord Trinh Sam, highlighting his downfall after disregarding the advice given by his mother and high-ranking mandarinsLord Trinh Sam hugs his mother and regrets all the mistakes he has madeArtists perform chau van. Chau van, originating in the Red Delta in northern Vietnam, often accompanies hau dong (trance ceremony) of the Mother Goddess worship in VietnamArtist Anh Tuyet portrays Co Doi Thuong Ngan, one of the 12 saints in the Mother Goddess worshipAn artist wears ao tu than (a four-piece dress), a traditional Vietnamese dress commonly worn in the northern part of Vietnam. The dress was used as daily clothing until the early 20th centuryAudiences have a photo op with artists at the Tinh van dien ca show
