Xoan singing is traditionally performed during the first two months of the lunar calendar at holy places. (Photo: VNA) Phu Tho (VNA) – A programme entitled “Xoan singing in an ancient village” is being held during the death anniversary of the Hung Kings at the Hung Kings Temple Festival in the northern province of Phu Tho – home to this traditional singing genre – from April 7-12. Artisans from the original Xoan guilds are to perform at cultural relic sites, such as Lai Len shrine, Thet and Kim Dai communal houses (Kim Duc commune), Hung Lo communal house (Hung Lo commune), and An Thai communal house (Phuong Lau commune) in Viet Tri city, according to the provincial Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism. Visitors are introduced to basic information about Xoan singing such as its origin and forms. Furthermore, exhibitions on Xoan singing and Hung Kings worshipping rituals will be held to serve visitors. Several years ago, Xoan singing was at risk of dying out, yet has been revived in recent years and and spread among the community. Hundreds of children at original Xoan singing guilds like Phu Duc, Kim Doi, Thet, An Thai, and Phuong Lau have been taught… Read full this story
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