The sound of Cheo in Khuoc village

(VOVWORLD) - Khuoc village in Phong Chau commune, Dong Hung district, in Thai Binh province is renowned near and far for its unique ancient “Cheo” melodies. Local people are preserving the precious cultural heritage of Cheo singing, a typical art form of the Red River Delta.
The sound of Cheo in Khuoc village - ảnh 1Khuoc village is the cradle of Red River Delta Cheo singing, which has retained many traditional Cheo melodies. (Photo: VNP/VNA)
The sound of Cheo in Khuoc village - ảnh 2The villagers perform Cheo at the communal house. (Photo: VNP/VNA)
The sound of Cheo in Khuoc village - ảnh 3On weekends, Cao Thi Bac, Deputy Head of the Khuoc village Cheo club, teaches Cheo to children who love the traditional melodies. (Photo: VNP/VNA)
The sound of Cheo in Khuoc village - ảnh 4Quan Am Thi Kinh (Goddess of Mercy), a classical Cheo play, is performed by the Khuoc village Cheo club. (Photo: VNP/VNA)
The sound of Cheo in Khuoc village - ảnh 5Quach Thanh Lap, a member of the Khuoc village Cheo club, makes musical instruments played in Cheo performances. (Photo: VNP/VNA)
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