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“Mai nhi” and “mai day” singing
Update 9/24/2020 10:52:48 AM
“Mai nhi” and “mai day” singing are associated with rivers and boats. Their melodies reflect the characteristics of Hue rivers which are gentle, slow-moving and romantic.
Quet Voi singing
Update 9/22/2020 8:48:15 AM
As its name suggests, “quet voi” singing is originally accompanied by the sound generated during grinding limestone.
Chau Van - Vietnamese ritual singing
Update 9/21/2020 1:56:53 PM
Chau van is a kind of Vietnamese ritual singing performed during rituals to honor Mother Goddess and accompanying gods.
The history of Hue classical opera
Update 9/17/2020 1:41:07 PM
The history of Hue classical opera is said to begin in 1627 when Dao Duy Tu first introduced to Lord Nguyen Phuc Nguyen. Therefore Dao Duy Tu is said to be the founder of “Tuong Hue” (Hue classical opera) and is still worshiped by artists today.
Rice grinding singing
Update 8/21/2020 11:00:59 AM
Ho gia gao (literally "rice grinding" singing) used to be one of the popular activities in Thua Thien Hue rural areas. It was also held in the city, attracting craftsmen and locals near and far. Today, exciting shows organized in Truong Ba Tuan, a famous theater in Hue city in early 20th century are still clear in the mind of senior generations.
Hue lullaby
Update 8/20/2020 1:43:40 PM
Hue lullabies are slow and soothing. They often remind listeners of small rattan houses and green peaceful gardens at noon. Their melodies and mothers’ gentle shaking of the crib easily make babies fall asleep.
Art values of Hue court music
Update 8/19/2020 9:55:21 AM
Hue court music is one of local unique cultural values recognized as the masterpiece of oral tradition and Cultural Intangible World Heritage by UNESCO.
Bai Choi Singing
Update 8/18/2020 11:14:51 AM
Ho bai choi (Bai choi singing) is commonly performed while playing "bai toi", a popular card game in Central Vietnam.
Hue Singing
Update 8/18/2020 9:39:15 AM
Ca Hue (Hue Singing) has its own position in both origin and characteristic. Some pieces of Hue Singing such as "Pham tuyet", "Long ngam", "Ngu doi", etc are religious performances which clearly show northern melodies. "Nam binh", "Nam ai" and "Tu dai canh" are quite close to folk music and affected by Champa music.
Religious music
Update 8/17/2020 10:51:45 AM
Religious music was used in daily religious occasions under feudal dynasty.
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