The bolero melody of the seaside village…

For the people of Tam Hai island commune, Nui Thanh district, the bolero melody has become a connecting thread of friendship and neighborly affection, expressing the longing for their homeland...

Tam Hai Island Commune, Nui Thanh District.

Singing about my homeland

“ Returning to my homeland, Tam Hai region/ Far in the distance, the coconut trees cast their shadows/ The familiar ferryboat waits at the riverbank/ The longing for home stirs in my heart …” These are the heartfelt lyrics that every Tam Hai resident, when far away, always yearns to remember.

"Singing About Tam Hai, My Homeland," was composed by musician The Hien based on a poem by Hoang Hai during one of his visits to the island commune. Singer Bich Thuy, a native of Tam Hai living far from home and a former member of the Phu Sa music group, successfully performed this song in a music video dedicated to her hometown. Her sweet, gentle voice, filled with longing for home, seems to have breathed life into every lyric and melody.

Singer Bich Thuy shared: “As a native of Tam Hai, every time I miss my hometown, I turn to music . Songs that evoke feelings of nostalgia for my homeland, like 'Singing About Tam Hai, My Hometown,' always bring about a surge of love in my heart.”

Every lyric, every melody, every place name, every aspect of the countryside, culture, and life in the song ignites a warm flame of love for the land and people of Tam Hai, evoking fond memories for those far away. Perhaps it is precisely because of this love for music that the people of my hometown always cherish life and love their working lives amidst the vast ocean…”

Singer Bich Thuy, a native of Tam Hai island commune, Nui Thanh district, appears in the music video "Singing about Tam Hai, my hometown".

It's not just singers like Bich Thuy or renowned singers like Ngoc Son and Ngoc Hai who are passionate in their bolero songs; anyone who has ever set foot in Tam Hai will witness the bolero melody echoing in every small alley, on every boat waiting to set sail... These people, who spend their lives at sea, their skin tanned by the sun, their voices booming like the waves, suddenly transform into artists with smooth, profound songs that alleviate the worries and anxieties of their daily struggle for survival...

The Melody of Love

The people of Tam Hai are simple and honest, yet also very charming and affectionate in their speech, in their cultural and artistic life, especially during festivals, celebrations, or on days when the sea is rough and they cannot go out to sea.

It seems that almost everyone in Tam Hai knows how to sing, and many sing very well. In the face of the stormy seas, during breaks from fishing while waiting for the harvest, only singing can bring moments of refreshing relaxation.

It seems that many of the locals here sing beautifully, partly thanks to drinking the cool, clear water from two ancient Cham wells that have existed for thousands of years. One well is located at Bai Bac and the other at Bai Nom, both situated at the foot of Ban Than mountain, where waves constantly lap against the shore.

The remnants of the Cham culture are still present here, evidenced by an old, weathered stone stele, its ancient inscriptions and symbols no longer intact. The mystery of nature and the masterful wisdom of our ancestors have unlocked a source of crystal-clear freshwater that never dries up year-round in this oasis surrounded by the sea.

Mr. Tran Van Tap, head of Thuan An village in Tam Hai island commune, said: “It seems like everyone here can sing. Many people are passionate about music and have sweet, clear voices like the water in the village well. After each fishing trip, the young men in the village often gather together, drink a glass of local rice wine, play their guitars, and sing bolero songs. The bolero melody is like the gentle morning glory flower, expressing the poignant love for their homeland and country…”

Singer Bich Thuy lives in Tam Hai island commune.

Interestingly, quite a few women from other regions fell in love with the bolero songs of the young men from the coastal villages and ended up getting married. For example, Ms. Nguyen Thi Su from Tam An, Phu Ninh, was captivated by the singing of Mr. Mai Xuan Diep after a chance encounter, and they have been married ever since.

In Thuan An village, the couple, Mr. Chin and Ms. Le, are often mentioned for their harmonious blend of music and lyrics in the smooth, expressive bolero melodies. Amidst the hustle and bustle of work, the image of the husband playing and the wife singing to "entertain" visiting guests truly paints a romantic and poetic picture...

Watching the music video "Singing About Tam Hai, My Homeland," one can see the heartfelt love that singer Bich Thuy poured into her hometown. The stunning aerial shots of the island commune, combined with Bich Thuy's sweet voice, create a truly impressive scene: " My Tam Hai, my island commune/ Here, Ban Than mountain rises to block the wind/ The sea waves surge, Hon Dua, Hon Mang/ The thatched-roof villages become even more vibrant with new colors/ The joyful singing still echoes night after night …"

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