Hue is considered to be the center of Buddhism in central Vietnam. Hue people are familiar with the sound of tocsin, bells, chants and verses. Those sounds would bring people to a fairyland, helping to dispel the sorrows of this world.
Therefore, bells and tocsin are considered to be the dharma tools of Buddhism and when blending, their sounds would create a special melody, positively affecting the spirit of the Hue people.
The profession of tocsin making looks simple at a first glance, but it is very difficult because it has its secrets and requires specific skills.
To make a tocsin with a beautiful shape and a good sound, the worker has to go through many stages, from choosing wood to chiseling, shaping, painting... and most importantly, creating sound. This is considered the secret of each tocsin-making artisan./.
