Wind Musical Instruments

Vietnamese wind musical instruments showcase a diverse range of sounds and cultural significance.

Ken Bau, a trumpet used in various occasions including weddings, funerals, and Vietnamese Court Music (Nha Nhac), offers different versions with low, medium, and high pitches, characterized by its gourd bell and resonant, high-pitched sound played exclusively by men.

Sao Truc, a bamboo flute, is played horizontally with the mouth on the oval hole, allowing for tone adjustment through airflow, commonly used in solo, orchestra, and traditional arts performances.

These instruments contribute to the rich tapestry of Vietnamese music, enchanting audiences with their unique characteristics and playing a vital role in traditional and contemporary performances.

Vietnamese percussion instruments embody the soul of the nation's music

a traditional dance in Vietnam for special events, symbolizing peace, happiness, and prosperity

the graceful and skillful court dances of the Vietnamese Imperial court, preserved as an Intangible Cultural Heritage

a traditional stage performance originating in the northern countryside of Vietnam, encompasses the essence of folk ballads and proverbs

a traditional Vietnamese theatrical form that combines songs, dances, and dramatic actions, characterized by stylized gestures and the use of rhyme and storytelling techniques

a captivating form of modern folk opera that originated in Southern Vietnam in the early 20th century and gained popularity during the 1930s as a theatre form embraced by the middle class during the French colonial era

a stage, with puppeteers controlling wooden puppets using long bamboo rods and hidden string mechanisms beneath the water's surface

a genre of Vietnamese folk music originating from Bac Ninh province, is characterized by alternating groups of female and male singers engaging in musical challenges and responses