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Keeping the fire of ancient Chaozhou music alive

During the journey of living together under the same roof, the ethnic groups have together created unique cultural features, creating a unique identity for the Southern region. However, under the impact of modern life and the "wind" of cultural integration, many traditional art forms are at risk of fading away. In that context, dedicated artisans are an important "bridge" to preserve and pass on the torch to the next generation.

Artisan Lam Huong Khanh teaches traditional Chinese musical instrument playing techniques to students.

With a love for Chinese folk music , artist Lam Huong Khanh (Vinh Trach ward) has spent nearly 20 years attached to the ancient music of Chaozhou. Although young, he diligently learns from senior artists, finds materials and musical instruments to research and practice.

Not only performing, Mr. Huong Khanh also actively participates in teaching. In traditional art training classes organized by the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism in collaboration with Bac Lieu University, he guides students to learn about the origin, history of development and how to play Chinese traditional musical instruments.

The artist shared: “To preserve ancient Chaozhou music, young people must truly love and practice diligently. I hope that Chinese children will always be proud and passionate about pursuing this art form to together preserve the national identity of their ancestors.”

Passing on the passion for Khmer pentatonic music

Born into a family with a tradition of Khmer art, since the age of 12, artisan Danh Tuol (Hoa Binh commune) was taught the technique of playing pentatonic music by his father, the excellent artisan Danh Xa Ram. With his passion and eagerness to learn, after only a few years, he has mastered many musical instruments in the traditional orchestra.

Artist Danh Tuol teaches Khmer youth to play pentatonic music.

Currently, in addition to performing, Danh Tuol also opens classes to teach traditional musical instruments to local Khmer youth. In particular, he also researches and creates many traditional musical instruments such as hand drums, chhay dam drums, co (cod-shaped) and gao (cod-shaped) lutes, etc., contributing to the restoration and maintenance of the traditional musical instrument making profession that is gradually being forgotten.

He said: “Khmer art reflects the uniqueness and depth of national culture. If not preserved and promoted, it will be at risk of being lost. I wish to teach the younger generation, so that Khmer culture will last forever.”

There should be appropriate support policies to encourage and promote the role of ethnic minority artisans in preserving national culture.

Spreading cultural values ​​in today's life

With perseverance and dedication, artisans like Huong Khanh and Danh Tuol are contributing to “reviving” traditional cultural values, bringing ethnic art closer to the public. Their cooperation with the State’s support programs is opening up a sustainable direction in the work of preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of ethnic minorities.

These silent but meaningful contributions have been helping to "preserve the soul" of national culture in the modern flow, while at the same time enriching the diverse and unified Vietnamese cultural identity in the community of 54 ethnic groups.

Trinh Huu

Source: https://baocamau.vn/ben-bi-giu-hon-nghe-thuat-dan-toc-a123878.html