Coming to the dreamy land of Hue, the land of cultural heritage, few people can forget a special type of music imbued with Hue culture - the royal court music, which was previously only performed on occasions of the feudal court.
According to researchers, court music originated with the establishment of the Vietnamese monarchy and symbolizes the king's longevity and prosperity of the dynasty, making it highly valued by Vietnamese monarchies.
Court music was shaped during the Ly Dynasty, and continued to develop through the Tran, Ho, Le, and Tay Son dynasties, flourishing remarkably during the Nguyen Dynasty.
During the Nguyen Dynasty time, court music was used in various ceremonial occasions such as the Dai Dynasty, Thuong Dynasty, Nam Giao sacrifice, Tich Dien ceremony, the king and queen's birthday celebrations, coronation ceremonies, funerals of kings and queens, and welcoming of ambassadors.
Court music was highly esteemed, and those who worked in this profession for years and gained experience were awarded a title by the royal.
In addition, the kings and nobles under the Nguyen Dynasty held private court music sessions to enjoy with each other, inviting musicians from the royal band to play with children performers.
After the end of the Nguyen Dynasty in 1945, court music lost its original social function and performance environment, fell into a state of decline, and was in danger of being lost./.
