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Theatres need to train people in tuong art to retain audiences: experts

Public acceptance of the art form of tuong and training of young actors are two major concerns of leaders and artists of the Vietnam Tuong Theater.

VN traditional music resonates in Cannes Best Director winner 'Grand Tour’

"Grand Tour," which earned director Miguel Gomes the Best Director award at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, features a heartfelt segment of "Da Co Hoai Lang" performed by artist Linh Huyen.

Unmasking an ancient art

The art of tuồng (classical drama) has been revered throughout the country for centuries, with many of its most famous artists hailing from the beautiful central province of Binh Dinh.

Vietnamese folk songs take centre stage at Berlin concert hall

In a historic first time, a German chamber choir has brought the beauty of Vietnamese folk songs to life at the Berliner Philharmonie, one of the world's most renowned concert halls.

Preserving the legacy of Vietnamese folk music

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.

Efforts to bring “Xam” singing closer to public

A unique form of folk singing using a combination of spoken singing and music, with a history marked by ups and downs, “Xam” is experiencing a resurgence in many regions across the country, especially in the Red River Delta region, including Hanoi.

When Vietnamese folk music fuses with cello and beatbox

Thiên Thanh Band is made up of nine members, most of whom recently graduated from prestigious music institutions in Việt Nam and have won numerous awards.

Bac Ninh launches club to preserve UNESCO recognized ca tru

Bac Ninh Province has launched a club to preserve and promote ’ca trù’ (ceremonial singing) which was recognised by UNESCO in 2009 as an intangible cultural heritage in urgent need of safeguarding.

Southern traditional folk music - indispensable spiritual food of Vietnamese

UNESCO recognized Don Ca Tai Tu Nam Bo as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity at the 8th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage held in Baku, Azerbaijan in December 2013.

Kids club a boost for ’quan họ’ folk singing

The love and talent shown in quan họ folk singing has been flourishing at a children's club in the northern province of Bac Ninh's Tien Du District for nearly 10 years.

Sli singing - the soul of Nung ethnic minority people

Sli is a unique folk singing style of the Nung ethnic minority people in Vietnam’s northern region, which is performed as a call and response between young men and women.