The traditional music and dance of Vietnam

Vietnam has a rich cultural heritage, and one of the best ways to learn about it is through its intangible cultural heritage (ICH) forms. Vietnam's ICH forms are diverse, ranging from traditional music and dance to crafts and festivals, and provide a unique insight into the country's cultural history. In this article, we will look at some of the most popular ICH forms in Vietnam and how travel professionals can work with Dong DMC Vietnam to provide their clients with unique cultural experiences.

 

The traditional music

Dong DMC Vietnam allows you to immerse yourself in Vietnam's rich and diverse musical traditions. Traditional Vietnamese music encompasses a wide range of genres, from Ca Tru's haunting melodies to Don Ca Tai Tu's vibrant rhythms. Travel professionals can provide their clients with an immersive experience of Vietnam's cultural heritage by partnering with Dong DMC Vietnam.

 

Nha Nhac (Vietnamese Court Music)

Nha Nhac, which translates as "elegant music," is a traditional style of music that originated in Vietnam's royal courts. The slow, deliberate pace of the music, as well as the use of traditional instruments such as the dan tranh (a 16-stringed zither), the dan bau (a one-stringed instrument), and the sao (a bamboo flute). In 2003, UNESCO designated Nha Nhac as a Masterpiece of Humanity's Oral and Intangible Heritage.

Travel professionals can collaborate with Dong DMC Vietnam to provide their clients with a one-of-a-kind Nha Nhac experience. Dong DMC Vietnam can arrange for clients to see a traditional Nha Nhac performance complete with authentic costumes and instruments.

 

Ca Tru (Vietnamese Ceremonial Singing)

Ca Tru is a type of music that was popular in Vietnam's north and was performed during religious ceremonies and other formal events. Ca Tru is distinguished by the use of traditional instruments such as the dan day (a long-necked lute), phach (a wooden clapper), and trong chau (a drum). In 2009, UNESCO designated Ca Tru as an Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Protection.

Travel agents can collaborate with Dong DMC Vietnam to provide their clients with a Ca Tru experience. Dong DMC Vietnam can arrange for clients to see a Ca Tru performance, which usually consists of a small group of musicians and singers performing in an intimate setting.

 

Quan Ho (Folk Singing)

Quan Ho is a type of call-and-response folk singing that originated in Northern Vietnam's Bac Ninh province. Quan Ho is distinguished by the use of two-part harmony, with male and female singers alternately singing verses and responding to each other's singing. In 2009, UNESCO designated Quan Ho as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Travel agents can collaborate with Dong DMC Vietnam to provide their clients with a Quan Ho experience. Dong DMC Vietnam can arrange for clients to attend a Quan Ho performance where they can listen to the beautiful harmonies and even sing along.

 

Xoan Singing

Xoan Singing is a type of folk music that originated in Northern Vietnam's Phu Tho province. Traditional instruments such as the dan nguyet (a two-stringed instrument), the ken (a bamboo flute), and the trung are used in Xoan Singing (a wooden drum). In 2011, UNESCO designated Xoan Singing as an Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Protection.

Travel agents can collaborate with Dong DMC Vietnam to provide their clients with a Xoan Singing experience. Dong DMC Vietnam can make arrangements for clients to attend a Xoan Singing performance, which usually consists of a small group of musicians and singers performing in a traditional setting.

 

The Art of Bai Choi

The Art of Bai Choi is a traditional form of music and poetry played in central Vietnam. Bai Choi distinguishes itself through the use of traditional instruments such as the dan kim (a stringed instrument), the dan co (bamboo pipes), and the truc (bamboo sticks). In 2017, UNESCO designated Bai Choi as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Travel agents can collaborate with Dong DMC Vietnam to provide their clients with a Bai Choi experience. Dong DMC Vietnam can arrange for clients to see a Bai Choi performance and learn about the history and culture of this unique art form.

 

Don Ca Tai Tu Music and Song

Don Ca Tai Tu Music and Song is a traditional musical art form from southern Vietnam. Don Ca Tai Tu is distinguished by the use of traditional instruments such as the dan nhi (two-stringed fiddle), dan tranh (a 16-stringed zither), and tam thap luc (a set of 36 traditional percussion instruments). In 2013, UNESCO designated Don Ca Tai Tu as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Travel agents can collaborate with Dong DMC Vietnam to provide their clients with a Don Ca Tai Tu experience. Dong DMC Vietnam can arrange for clients to attend a Don Ca Tai Tu performance, where they will be able to listen to beautiful music while learning about the history and culture of this unique art form.

 

Traditional dance 

 

Traditional dance forms in Vietnam are as diverse and vibrant as the country's cultural heritage. From the graceful movements of royal court dances to the energetic rhythms of village festivals, Vietnam's dance traditions provide travelers with a one-of-a-kind and immersive experience. Travel professionals can provide their clients with the opportunity to learn about and participate in these cultural traditions by partnering with Dong DMC Vietnam.

 

Apsara dancing

Traditional dance in Vietnam has a long history, almost as long as the country's rich musical heritage. The Apsara dance is a type of classical dance that originated in Cambodia but has since become an important part of Vietnamese cultural traditions. It is regarded as one of the most well-known types of Vietnamese dance.

The Apsara dance, which is typically performed by female dancers, is distinguished by intricate hand and foot movements as well as an overall graceful and fluid style. The dance is usually performed to the accompaniment of traditional Vietnamese music, and it is a stunning and mesmerizing sight to behold.

 

Water Puppetry

Water Puppetry is a distinct form of puppetry that originated in Vietnam's Red River Delta region. Water Puppetry is distinguished by the use of water as a stage, with puppeteers standing waist-deep in water controlling puppets. In 2010, UNESCO designated water puppetry as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Travel agents can collaborate with Dong DMC Vietnam to provide their clients with a Water Puppetry experience. Dong DMC Vietnam can arrange for clients to watch a Water Puppetry performance and learn about the history and culture behind this unique art form.

 

Xuan Pha Traditional Vietnamese Dances

The Xuan Pha dances are folk performances that depict the arrival of five diplomatic missions to celebrate the Emperor of ancient Vietnam's great military victory. According to the researchers, Xuan Pha is a dance that contains a lot of mystical information from the Vietnamese in the past, including numerous aspects related to the nation's history, and it plays an important role in national music treasure.

There are currently many criteria for determining the origin of the Xuan Pha dance in Vietnam. This show first appeared during the Dinh dynasty, according to artist Bui Van Hung (Xuan Truong Commune, Tho Xuan District, Thanh Hoa), who has worked tirelessly to preserve and conserve the Xuan Pha legacy (968 – 980). According to local legend, Dinh Bo Linh was on his way to fight the last of the twelve warlords, Ngo Xuong Xi, in Binh Kieu, Chau Ai (now Thanh Hoa province). They placed him in Quan Thanh and sent an envoy to ask the gods for help in defeating the enemy and uniting the country. The envoy was caught in a storm on the Chu River during his mission and had to seek refuge in the Xuan Pha Temple.

 

The Lotus dace of Vietnam

To highlight the beauty of the lotus flower, worthy of being considered the national flower of Vietnam, the artists of the Bong Sen Theater in Ho Chi Minh City have organized and presented to the public a unique dance program called "Lotus Dance". The lotus flower, with its beauty and fragrance, is an icon of the beauty and purity of Vietnamese women, as well as the spiritual and cultural beauty of this nation. As a result, the artistic program consists of a series of stories told through dances and a traditional and modern artistic language about this flower.

 

Vietnam Dragon Dances

The Vietnamese have always revered the dragon as a sacred creature of great strength and good fortune. The dragon is still a symbol of power and national origin in some Eastern countries. Dragon dances can be traced back to the legend of the "Dragon Father and Fairy Mother" in Vietnam. Dragon dance has long been a unique Asian culture, including in Vietnam. Today, the dragon dance is a unique artistic manifestation of many people in Vietnam.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of Hanoi recently organized the "Festival of Dragon Dance Hanoi" in the My Dinh National Stadium square, with the participation of 28 groups and 50 dragons from around the city. The participating teams delivered numerous impressive and beautiful performances at the festival. Many dances demonstrated difficult techniques using the combination of four sacred animals: Long - Ly - Quy - Phuong (dragon-unicorn-turtle-phoenix), expressing the artists' and the public's zeal and talent to preserve traditional culture. In addition to the inventive techniques of dragon dances and familiar themes, the artists put a lot of effort into studying, collecting, and composing special dances, particularly those related to historical accounts and of deep spiritual significance, such as "An Duong Vuong builds the Citadel of Co Loa," "Two dragons playing with pearl," "Movement towards the dragon," and "Phu Dong with ascending dragon ".

 

Vietnamese Lion Dances

Lion dances in Vietnam In Vietnam, the lion dance is known as the unicorn dance (Vietnamese: ma lân), after the mythical creature k lân, which is similar to the Chinese Qilin. Most lions in Vietnam resemble the Lion of the South; they are part of the Chinese Lion of the South tradition, but they have acquired local characteristics. However, there are distinct local forms that differ significantly in appearance and performance, such as the Tay and Nung minorities' lion dances. A court version of the dance is performed at Hu's Duyet Thi Duong Theater, which is located on the ground floor of the royal palace.

Traditional festivals such as the Vietnamese Lunar New Year (Tt) and the Mid-Autumn Festival (Tt trung thu), as well as other occasions such as the opening of a new business, birthdays, and weddings, feature the dance. Martial artists and stunt performers are usually present during the dance. The dance partner ng a, or the spirit of the earth, is depicted as a large, broad-bellied, and widely smiling man holding a fan of palm leaves, similar to the "Great Chinese Buddha" (). According to popular belief, the kind-hearted spirit has the power to summon the auspicious unicorn and thus takes the initiative to clear the way for the unicorn during the dance. The comical appearance of ng an adds to the festive and joyous nature of the dance. 44 Because of the missing horn, the Vietnamese lion's head is unique. This is because teams used to fight each other, resulting in the horn being activated all the time. To address this issue, many Vietnamese teams have refused to request horns, making it more difficult for the opponent to harm the lion.

 

Bài Bông Dance in Vietnamese

Dance bài bông is a traditional Vietnamese dance that dates back to the Tran Dynasty. Tran Quang Khai created this dance to be performed on King Tran Nhan Tong's peaceful feast day. The song Bai dance, on the other hand, is credited to Chieu Vuong Tran Nhat Duat. Tran forces captured Ly Nguyen Cat among Toa Do's troops during the second resistance war against the Yuan-Mongol invaders, and she stayed to teach classical opera. The mother of the Prince gave birth to a mother who was fighting to learn. Cotton dance is influenced by classical music and represents longevity through movements that depict scenes such as giving peach and offering wine. The Vietnamese spirit's reunion dance is associated with Buddhist culture, merging with the development of Truc Lam Zen.

 

Xoè Dance: Thai Minorities of Northwest Vietnam

Thai Minorities of Northwest Vietnam Perform Xoè Dance Xe Northwest is another folk dance and a one-of-a-kind cultural activity popular among the Northwestern Thai ethnic minority of northern Vietnam. The spread dance, also known as the "Praises" dance (hand-held dance). Dance symbolizes friendly, close, and collective solidarity, so all Thais know how to dance and appreciate the spread of the nation's art. Ma xe Tây Bc Dance is a valuable cultural heritage of Thai people with long-term vitality. Dance is a symbol of Thai minorities' love, from the love of hard work to the love of couples. Thai people frequently organize dancing in spring, season, and wedding festivals. Thai folk dance originated from the Thai people's six ancient radiant beats. "Catching a new hotpot towel," which means "raising a towel to invite wine," is the most basic trick. This is how Thai ethnic people communicate in order to express their culture.

 

Múa Nhảy sạp: Vietnam's Most Famous Bamboo Dance

Bamboo dancing, also known as Nhảy sạp or múa sạp, is a dance associated with the cultures of people of all ethnic groups in South-East Asia, including Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, the Philippines, and Borneo Island in Malaysia. Ethnic groups in Vietnam frequently organize dances during festivals such as the season, the Lunar New Year, or on moonlit nights (Kho Mu people in Dien Bien).

In fact, many Northwestern tribes in Vietnam perform bamboo dancing, particularly during festivals. This demonstrates that, regardless of ethnic origin, its spread is very large, with strong attraction and, at the same time, a large community that is easy to popularize. The Kinh people also perform this dance, which draws a large audience. The stall dance has been artized, appearing in many stages and performances, following the Vietnamese art troupes. abroad, since the dancing sessions to celebrate the army and people's victory at Dien Bien (May 1954).

 

Partnering with Dong DMC Vietnam

Collaboration with Dong DMC Vietnam is an excellent choice for tour operators and travel agents who want to provide their customers with an unforgettable and culturally significant adventure in Vietnam. Dong DMC Vietnam is the leading provider of travel services in Vietnam, specializing in the creation of tailor-made tours that allow tourists to experience the country's cultural and historical highlights.

Travel agents who collaborate with Dong DMC Vietnam can offer their customers access to a wide range of cultural activities, such as trips to traditional Vietnamese opera performances, opportunities to attend modern pop music concerts, and opportunities to watch traditional dance performances. Dong DMC Vietnam can provide its clients with knowledgeable local guides who can provide insightful commentary on the historical background and cultural significance of the various art forms, making for an even more enlightening experience.

 

Vietnam is a country rich in cultural heritage, and its intangible cultural heritage forms provide travelers with a unique and immersive experience. Travel professionals can provide their clients with the opportunity to learn about and participate in these cultural traditions by partnering with Dong DMC Vietnam. From Bai Choi music and dance to brocade weaving, Vietnam's intangible cultural heritage forms offer a deep connection to the country's history and culture. Dong DMC Vietnam can help you plan an unforgettable cultural experience for your clients in Vietnam.

 

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