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Ariya, the soulful recitative singing tradition of the Cham ethnic people, seamlessly weaves together narrative, melody, and poetic lyrics. Thriving in festivals and cultural gatherings, this art form stands as a cornerstone of their heritage, yet it urgently requires preservation to ensure its legacy endures for generations to come.
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This summer, the Centre for the Promotion of Vietnam’s Intangible Cultural Heritages is hosting “Xam for families” sessions that are tailored to cater to families, children, and adults.
Tran Thi Van Anh, the youngest contestant, emerges as the winner of the Hanoi Singing Competition, taking home the prestigious grand prize worth VND200 million (US$8,300).
On October 4, the Embassy of Hungary in Hanoi will present an exciting performance of Hungarian folk jazz fusion at the Hang Buom Culture and Arts Center. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to experience a different genre of music!
October marks a special occasion for Lai Chau province as it hosts the inaugural Cultural Festival of Ethnic Minorities with populations of less than 10,000 people. The festival, centered around the theme “Preserving, promoting and spreading the traditional cultural identity of Vietnam’s ethnic minorities” will be a unique event showcasing the beauty of Vietnam’s lesser-known cultures.
After giving an impressive solo performance at the Vietnam – Kazakhstan Friendship Concert, which was held at the Vietnam National Academy of Music, Aiman Mussakhajaeva, the director of the Kazakh National Academy of Arts, completed a successful tour of Vietnam.
Famous artists have been fervently studying folk songs in preparation for upcoming performances in the city in order to inspire university students to appreciate traditional culture.
The vibrance of Hanoi culture is inspiring young musicians – locals and expats alike – to take on electronic music as a new medium to search for the ‘soul’ of the city.
A special water puppetry and traditional music performance with the theme “Village stories" took place from December 1-4 in Paris to promote Vietnam’s traditional culture and raise funds for disadvantaged children in the country's remote mountainous areas.