Khanh Hoa is proud of its songs.

Throughout the 50 years since the country's reunification, many songs by musicians from within and outside the province have been written about the land and people of Khanh Hoa, all containing feelings of trust, love, and pride.

Songs filled with emotion

Since the liberation of Khanh Hoa, there have been no specific statistics on the total number of songs written about the province, but in the perception of musicians, singers, and the general public who love music , this is a relatively large number. Songs about Khanh Hoa can be temporarily divided into three main genres: chamber and revolutionary songs; songs with contemporary folk influences; and light and modern songs. Chamber and revolutionary songs are deeply patriotic, praising the heroic sacrifices of soldiers and evoking feelings of national pride. Typical examples of this genre include: "Nha Trang in Autumn " (Van Ky); "Truong Sa is So Close" (Hinh Phuoc Long); "The Hero on Gac Ma Island " (Le Hanh); "Mother of Gac Ma" (lyrics by Le Tu Le, music by Pham Minh Tuan); "Nostalgia for Truong Sa" (lyrics by Nguyen The Ky, music by Le Duc Hung); In this genre of music, the majority of works are about the sea and islands of Truong Sa, containing strong emotions and messages about the sovereignty of our homeland's sea and islands.

The song "Ngậm ngải tìm trầm" (Searching for Agarwood in the Mouth) is a new song about Khanh Hoa performed by singer Hoai Thuong.

Songs with folk and contemporary folk influences require composers to innovate traditional music while skillfully incorporating modern elements to suit the musical tastes of the audience. Examples of folk and contemporary folk songs from Khanh Hoa include: "Oh, the Dinh River " (Hinh Phuoc Lien); "Khanh Hoa, a Song" (Hinh Phuoc Long); "Searching for Agarwood in the Mouth" (Huynh Tu - Truong Lam); "Dien Khanh , a Song" (Hinh Phuoc Long); " The Ancient Tower Leans in the Afternoon" ( Hinh Phuoc Lien)...

Modern, light-toned songs about Khanh Hoa often feature fast tempos and contemporary vocal techniques. Examples of songs in this genre include: "Nha Trang in Autumn" (Pho Duc Phuong); "Love Song of Yen Island" (Nguyen Van Chung); "Khanh Hoa I Love" (Quach Beem); "Wishing to Be a Wave" (Do Tri Dung); "Dreaming of Becoming a Swallow at Night" (Hinh Phuoc Long); "Khanh Hoa Greets the New Day" (Hinh Phuoc Lien)... In general, songs about Khanh Hoa tend to have catchy, easy-to-remember melodies; relatively simple rhythms; and lyrics often connected to the homeland, nature, love, and people.

Contributing to promoting our homeland.

Through our research, we learned that the vocal training program at the Faculty of Arts (Khanh Hoa University) has, for many years, included teaching students songs about Khanh Hoa. This not only helps students develop their vocal skills comprehensively but also contributes to preserving and promoting cultural values ​​and showcasing the local image to music lovers both domestically and internationally. Careful selection and analysis of these songs helps instructors develop appropriate teaching methods, from breath control and vocal technique training to expressing emotions through singing. Thus, incorporating songs about Khanh Hoa into vocal training not only has artistic value but also contributes to improving the quality of training, encouraging new compositions, and playing a significant role in preserving and developing the cultural heritage of Khanh Hoa.

The song "Khanh Hoa in a New Era" (by Trong Dai) was arranged and performed in a special art program commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of Khanh Hoa Province (April 2, 1975 - April 2, 2025).

Working at the Hai Dang Dance and Music Troupe, singer Hoai Thuong has performed many songs about Khanh Hoa. Each time she's given a song, she puts her best effort into practicing vocal techniques and understanding the lyrics to convey the best possible emotions to the audience. "Every time I practice songs about Khanh Hoa, it leaves me with unique feelings. Through these songs, I want to contribute a small part in bringing the image and music of Khanh Hoa closer to the audience," shared singer Hoai Thuong.

Mr. Nguyen Ai Quoc, Head of the Hai Dang Music and Dance Troupe, said: "In the artistic programs staged by the troupe in the past, there have always been songs about Truong Sa and Khanh Hoa. This enriches the content of the performances, clearly showcasing the cultural identity and artistic characteristics of Khanh Hoa province. Many performances have been meticulously and grandly staged to achieve the highest artistic effect. Through these performances, we want to promote and introduce the cultural values, potential, and strengths of the locality to the people and tourists."

GIANG DINH

Source: https://baokhanhhoa.vn/van-hoa/202505/khanh-hoa-tu-hao-nhung-khuc-ca-7895b02/