A special art program will showcase a variety of songs celebrating spring festivals and the traditional customs of ethnic groups during Tet celebrations.
The highlight of the event will be the presentation of intangible cultural heritages to visitors. This includes the “Then” singing, also known as “Hat Then,” which is a unique musical genre of the Tay, Nung, and Thai ethnic groups residing in the northern mountainous provinces of Ha Giang, Cao Bang, Bac Kan, and Lang Son.
During the festival, visitors will have the opportunity to experience Xoang dancing performed by the B’ru Van Kieu ethnic group in Quang Ninh and a Gong performance by locals from the Central Highlands region.
Moreover, traditional customs observed during Tet will be showcased, aiming to preserve, uphold, and promote the values of Vietnamese ethnic minority groups.
Visitors to the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism will also have the chance to indulge in the distinctive dishes of ethnic people and partake in their traditional folk games.
Ca Tru Performances in Hanoi’s Old Quarter
A good way for tourists to experience the local culture of Hanoi is to attend a live Ca tru performance, a traditional form of Vietnamese music, performed by Thang Long Ca Tru Club’s singers at Quan De Temple on Hang Buom Street in the Old Quarter of Hanoi.
Festival to feature national intangible cultural heritage opens
NDO – The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism coordinated with Tuyen Quang People’s Committee to open “Le hoi Thanh Tuyen” (Tuyen Quang City Festival) and festival on performing national intangible cultural heritage, in Tuyen Quang City, on September 12.
Yen Bai to host world biggest Xoe folk dance
NDO – Under the framework of Muong Lo Cultural and Tourism Festival 2019, 5,000 people will join in a mass performance of a Xoe folk dance, in Yen Bai Province on September 20.
Then practice in early spring: Sweet kick-off for New Year
The art of Then, with its catchy melodies and sacred spiritual rituals, has become an indispensible part of the Tay and Nung ethnic people’s lives.
Belgian beer festival underway in Hai Phong
NDO/VNA – The Belgian beer festival is underway in the northern port city of Hai Phong from October 25-27, starting a series of Belgian festivals and events in the locality.
