The class teaching Then singing and Tinh lute contributes to preserving the traditional culture of the Tay and Nung ethnic groups in association with tourism development in Luc Ngan area. Photo: Hoang Phuong
Luc Ngan district, Bac Giang province has 8 ethnic groups: Kinh, Tay, Nung, San Diu, San Chi, Dao, Hoa and Cao Lan living together, creating a rich cultural exchange and identity expressed through language, costumes, cuisine , customs, folk songs...
In Luc Ngan, the Tay and Nung are the two ethnic groups with the largest population after the Kinh. One of the most popular and indispensable forms of cultural and religious activities in the spiritual life of the Tay and Nung here is Then.
The Then practice of the Tay and Nung people here is divided into Then in rituals and Then in daily cultural and artistic activities. Then is not only used in rituals of the Tay and Nung people but is also performed in cultural and artistic activities, daily meetings, in labor, production, and in love-making singing between men and women...
As a land rich in historical and cultural traditions, with many tangible and intangible cultural heritages of ethnic minorities, in recent times, the People's Committee of Luc Ngan district and specialized agencies have paid attention and had many policies to preserve, promote identity and revive this fine cultural tradition.
Currently, Luc Ngan district has established and maintained the activities of folk singing clubs of various ethnic groups, opened many training classes, taught folk songs, provided financial support for newly established clubs, and effectively operated clubs, organized many cultural and artistic events to restore good traditional culture and rituals.
Then is an indispensable form of cultural and religious activity in the spiritual life of the Tay and Nung people in Luc Ngan. Illustration: Duc Cuong
To preserve and promote the unique beauty of Then singing and Tinh lute art, the Bac Giang Provincial Center for Culture and Tourism Promotion recently coordinated with the Luc Ngan District Center for Culture, Sports and Tourism to organize a training course on Then singing and Tinh lute for 30 students from Luc Ngan, Luc Nam, Son Dong and Chu town.
The 2025 Then singing and Tinh instrument training course was organized to equip students with basic knowledge and skills in Then singing, Tinh instrument and performing on stage.
Under the guidance of artisans knowledgeable about folk culture, students are not only trained in musical techniques but also learn about the meaning, origin and cultural value of Then and Tinh singing art forms and the cultural heritage of the Tay and Nung ethnic groups in the area.
Folk singing clubs have been established and maintained to contribute to preserving many beautiful cultural features and traditional rituals. Illustration: Thu Trang
Opening training classes not only contributes to educating the younger generation but is also a practical activity to preserve cultural heritage recognized by UNESCO as a representative intangible cultural heritage of humanity.
Through this, the Organizing Committee hopes to promote the movement of learning, preserving and developing Then singing and Tinh lute in the community, while creating conditions for artisans and students to exchange and share experiences.
This is also an important step in the journey of preserving traditional cultural identity, connecting the community and nurturing love for Tay and Nung ethnic culture in today's young generation in Luc Ngan district in particular and Bac Giang province in general.
Source: https://baovanhoa.vn/dan-toc-ton-giao/bao-ton-phat-huy-gia-tri-di-san-then-cua-nguoi-tay-nung-o-luc-ngan-141170.html
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