Then in cultural life of the Tay, Nung

Then in cultural life of the Tay, Nung

(VOVWORLD) - Then is an age-old form of cultural and religious practice of the Tay and Nung ethnic minority people of Vietnam. Experiencing many ups and downs through history and cultural...
Wednesday November 18, 2020

Wednesday November 18, 2020

(VOVWORLD) - To continue our series on the results of VOV’s contest “What do you know about Vietnam?”, today we’ll share some of the best answers to a question...
Tinh, the unique musical instrument of the Tay ethnic minority

Tinh, the unique musical instrument of the Tay ethnic minority

(VOVWORLD) - The Tay in the northern border province of Quang Ninh have a vibrant cultural life with many customs, rituals, and festivals, such as the “Going to the field” festival at the beginning of the year, the Longevity ceremony, the Crop...
Tinh musical instrument of the Tay in Cao Bang

Tinh musical instrument of the Tay in Cao Bang

(VOVWORLD) - The Tinh is a typical string musical instrument of the Tay, Nung, and Thai ethnic minority people. It í played in all religious ceremonies, festivals, and singing sessions. Each group...
Tay ethnic culture preserved in Xuan Giang commune

Tay ethnic culture preserved in Xuan Giang commune

(VOVWORLD) - More than 90% of the population of Xuan Giang commune in Ha Giang province is Tay ethnic minority people. Local authorities have established Folk Artisans’ Associations to preserve and develop...
Then singing promoted among people with disabilities

Then singing promoted among people with disabilities

(VOVWORLD) - Then singing and Tinh gourd lute playing are typical folk art forms among the Tay, Nung, and Thai ethnic minority communities in Vietnam’s northern mountains. Recognized by UNESCO as an intangible...
Longevity celebration of the Nung in Bac Giang

Longevity celebration of the Nung in Bac Giang

(VOVWORLD) -The Vietnamese have a tradition of worshipping their ancestors to honor their predecessors’ merit. But the Nung people of Bac Giang province don’t worship the deceased. Instead, they...
Then singing promoted to wider public

Then singing promoted to wider public

(VOVWORLD) - “Then” singing is an indispensable practice in the cultural and religious life of Tay, Nung, and Thai ethnic minority communities in Vietnam’s northern mountainous provinces. Much effort has...