Tag: Tru

Ca tru in need of urgent preservation

VietNamNet Bridge - The National Institute of Music and the Vietnam National Music Academy are working together to nominate ca tru as a form of Cultural Intangible Heritage with UNESCO. They say the art form is in need of urgent preservation. VietNamNet Bridge - The National Institute of Music and the Vietnam National Music Academy are working together to nominate... Read more

Concerted effort tries to save ca tru

VietNamNet Bridge – Across the country, 17 provinces and cities are attempting to preserve ca tru (ceremonial singing), including clubs, classes and festivals. Lecturer at the National Music Academy Pham Thi Hue has been a dedicated ca tru fan for many years. Missed chord: Cao Thi Phuong Anh (centre) performs at National Festival of ca tru in 2007.One rising... Read more

Ca tru headed for world recognition

VietNamNet Bridge - Musician Dang Hoanh Loan, the late deputy director of the National Music Institute, collected information and documents to submit to UNESCO in the hope that ca tru would be recognised as a World Cultural Heritage. VietNamNet Bridge - Musician Dang Hoanh Loan, the late deputy director of the National Music Institute, collected information and... Read more

Ca Tru class in communal house

VietNamNet Bridge – The quiet night of Chanh Thon village was roused by the sounds of the dan day, trong chau, etc. For a long time, villagers have been familiar with these sounds, which come from the ca tru class held at the village communal house. The ca tru class in Chanh Thon village. Phuong, 7, was trying to sing a ca tru melody named Bac phan,... Read more