Vietnam Country Names
Vietnam’s country name through history From the time when Vietnamese create their first dynasty until today, there are various titles for the territory in which the people have lived. The…
Vietnamese Folklores
From the ancient times, Vietnamese people have had a rich moral life. A clear evidence for that is the folklore which is great in quantity and various in types. An…
Street Singers
Street life in Vietnam has many interesting aspects that can impress visitors. One of them is street singing, which is very popular in big cities. Like American’s street artists,…
Street Vendors
Even though by no way is it unique to Vietnam only, street vending is an essential part of city life. Street vendors can be roughly divided into three types: those who constantly move around…
Water Puppetry
A Vietnamese’s Cultural Pride Vietnam water puppetry or “múa rối nước” in Vietnamese is the pride of people living in Red River Delta. From its first appearance in the 11th…
Royal Court Music
Imperial court music is an integral entertainment form in the Vietnamese court during feudal times. The most outstanding form of royal music is “refined music” or “nha nhac”, which is recognized…
Ca Tru Singing
Originated from a form of entertainment in royal palace, Ca tru flourished in the 15th century in Vietnam and was branched out into being performed in communal houses, inns and private…
Quan Ho – Alternate Singing
Quan ho is a genre of Vietnamese folk music, which is often performed in spring festivals in the north of Vietnam. Bac Ninh province is home to the traditional music…
Hat Chau Van
Originated in the Red River delta and dating back to the 16th century, Chau Van is a Vietnamese folk music that is classified as ritual music since it is performed…
Music
Vietnamese traditional music was born, developed and diversified on the basis of the demand of both the elite and the labor for entertainment, the expression of innermost feelings and above…