Festival honors Hung Kings and Xoan singing

Nhan Dan Online – The Hung Kings Temple Festival and death anniversary willl take place in the northern province of Phu Tho from March 26-31. The event honors the cultural significance of the Hung Kings and promotes Hat Xoan (Xoan singing), which has been recognised as an Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Protection by UNESCO.
People from across the country flock to Phu Tho to commemorate the death anniversary of the Hung Kings
People from across the country flock to Phu Tho to commemorate the death anniversary of the Hung Kings

Individuals and artists who contributed to preserving Xoan singing are honoured.

Xoan singing performance during the procession.

Xoan singing at the Hung Kings’ museum.

Xoan singing in village temples

Singing the ‘Bỏ bộ’ song and acting out planting wet rice

Performing the wine-invitation song

A performance by the elder artists

Young people being trained to preserve Xoan singing.

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