“Đờn Ca Tài Tử is an important part of Vietnamese cultural heritage. Recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2013, this art form has a long history dating back to the late 19th century. Originating from ceremonial and Hue Royal Court music, it is most commonly practiced in the Southern region of Vietnam. The enchanting melody is created by harmonious blending of various instruments including the zither, stork, lute, concave guitar, song loan, flute, pipa, violin, and pliers. Often performed as a group, Đờn Ca Tài Tử showcases the rich tradition of southern Vietnamese chamber music.
Traditionally, Đờn Ca Tài Tử is performed on significant local anniversaries, weddings, Tết (Vietnamese New Year), birthdays, and other gatherings. It serves as a means of connecting the community through the celebration of shared culture, art, and music. Preserving this cultural treasure is vital for future generations.
Google Doodle, a special feature on the search engine’s homepage, has also paid tribute to other Vietnamese icons and events such as painter Bui Xuan Phai, the ancient town of Hoi An, Vietnamese opera cải lương, and National Day.
Over 2.5 million go on pilgrimage to ancestral land
Some 2.5 million people flocked to the northern midland province of Phu Tho to celebrate the annual Hung Kings Temple Festival as of April 23 (the eight day of the third lunar month), said the organising board.
Ho Chi Minh City launches programme on stimulating tourism
NDO – The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism launched a programme on stimulating tourism in December and 2019, promising to bring fresh experiences for visitors travelling to the city.
Régis Pasquier and Yoko Kaneko to perform in Hanoi
NDO – French violinist Régis Pasquier and Japanese pianist Yoko Kaneko are set to take the stage for a classical music performance, including well-known classical pieces by Gabriel Fauré, Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel and César Franck at the L’Espace French Cultural Centre in Hanoi at 8pm on October 26.
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.
Mysterious Cham Towers in Binh Dinh
Despite the impacts of time, the mysterious Cham towers that are one thousand years old have remained in the windy and sunny land of Binh Dinh in the Central region as vivid evidence of the flourishing period of the ancient Champa Kingdom in the 10th-15th centuries.
