Culture - Sports

Craftsman preserves Hre musical traditions

With enthusiasm and love, a man in his eighties has devoted himself to preserving the rich traditional character of Hre people in the central province of Quang Ngai.
With enthusiasm and love, a man in his eighties has devoted himself topreserving the rich traditional character of Hre people in the centralprovince of Quang Ngai.
 
Craftsman Dinh Van Uoc is one of a few local people who can manufacture and play Hre musical instruments.

Despite old age and poor health, craftsman Uoc can still make fourtypes of musical instruments played by the Hre people for years.

Some examples can be found at Ba To Museum in the district of the same name.

Uoc said the musical instruments have existed for a long time, and hehopes young generations will be able to utilise them proficiently.

In the context where the provincial economy has developed and livingstandards have improved, not many youngsters show an interest in thetraditional musical instruments.

Familiar melodies of Hre people like the sound of gongs are going to disappear.

Pham Thi Hong, an official with the Cultural Information Office inQuang Ngai province’s Tra Bong District said she is proud to be a memberof the Hre group, and she hopes more training courses will open foryoung generations of Hre people to learn about their traditional musicalinstruments.-VNA
Follow VietnamPlus

See more

A performance at the "Vietnam Cultural Days" in Leipzig city (Photo: VNA)

Vietnamese cultural values promoted in Germany

Chairman of the Vietnamese Association in Leipzig Bui Quang Huy said that the event was expected to help the second and third generations of overseas Vietnamese in Germany better understand their roots, and the Vietnamese community in Leipzig to strengthen solidarity.

Delegates pose for a group photo with students of Khanh An Vietnamese language school in Thailand's northeastern Udon Thani province. (Photo" VNA)

Bookcase project helps spread Vietnamese language in Thailand

Featuring 600 titles, the bookcase offers a diverse range of content suitable for all ages and proficiency levels. It includes colorful picture books for young children who are beginners in their mother tongue, as well as textbooks and reference materials for students at Vietnamese language schools across Thailand.

Representatives from Cao Bang province and Baise city jointly inaugurate the cross-border tourism route between the two localities. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, China launch new cross-border tourism route

Cao Bang province is blessed with breathtaking natural landscapes that captivate visitors. Particularly, the Non Nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark is recognised for its unique geological, geomorphological, and historical values, as well as its rich cultural identity.

Participants in the meeting between the Vietnam Paralympic Committee and the International Paralympic Committee in Hanoi on May 15 (Photo: Vietnam Government Portal)

Vietnam seeks IPC's greater support for paralympic development

The Vietnam Paralympic Committee proposed the International Paralympic Committee give equipment and infrastructure assistance to develop sports in the community, implement projects to foster the Paralympic movement, and provide overseas training for doctors.

Partners talk with Vietnamese film producers. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam a new attractive destination for international filmmakers

Cinema is not only the seventh art but also one of the most powerful communication channels for promoting the image of Vietnam — its people, culture, and landscapes. This, in turn, helps attract high-quality tourists and elevate the national tourism brand.