A person with a deep love for the culture of the Bru-Van Kieu ethnic group in Chenh Venh village

Mr. Ho Van Ly (far left) instructs people on how to use Bru-Van Kieu ethnic musical instruments.

Traditional musical instruments are like flesh and blood.

The hustle and bustle of modern life has had a strong impact on the socio-economic development of ethnic minority areas. New musical instruments have been invented, and modern audio-visual equipment has become increasingly present in the daily lives of ethnic minorities. Therefore, the trend of enjoying music and entertainment of ethnic minorities has also changed. New musical instruments and modern audio-visual equipment have an attraction for young people. It is inevitable that the musical instruments and traditional folk songs of ethnic minorities will also be diminished! However, in reality, there are many people and artisans who are always concerned with preserving the traditional cultural identity of the nation, the Bru-Van Kieu man in Chenh Venh village, Huong Phung commune, Huong Hoa border district (Quang Tri) is an example.

As a son of the Bru-Van Kieu ethnic group, Ho Van Ly has loved the Ta-Lu, Po-Mua, Tinh Tong, A-mam and Be pipes, and the Xa Not singing of his people since he was a child. Because of his love for traditional musical instruments and Xa Not singing, he often attends and participates in traditional festivals organized by his people.

The clear sound of the Ta-Lu lute and the soaring xa not singing gradually seeped into Ho Van Ly's blood and flesh. A little older, through the times of going to the sim with the boys and girls in the village, Ho Van Ly began to learn to sing xa not and ta ai melodies. Then he became acquainted with the Ta-Lu lute, the Po-lua lute, the Tinh Tong lute...

The more he studied, the more Ho Van Ly became passionate and showed his talent for playing the musical instruments of his people. When he had mastered the playing skills, Ho Van Ly sought out older artisans to learn how to play traditional musical instruments. Not stopping there, he also learned how to make some musical instruments such as the Tinh Tong and the Po Lua. Because according to him, "you have to make the instruments yourself so that the sound will be exactly as you want it to be."

With perseverance and passion, Mr. Ho Van Ly was able to sing the Xa Not and Ta Ai melodies and play many traditional musical instruments passed down from his ancestors. At the same time, Mr. Ly also successfully created the Tinh Tong and Po Lui instruments when he was very young. Since then, these instruments have followed him to perform in many places. Every evening, after a cozy meal with his family, he spends time practicing the Khen Be, playing and singing folk songs. For Mr. Ly, the sounds of traditional musical instruments and the Xa Not and Ta Ai melodies have become an indispensable part of life.

The preservation and promotion of the good traditional cultural values ​​of the Bru-Van Kieu people in Chenh Venh village has contributed to the development of community tourism.

Heavy heart to preserve the "soul" of the nation

The more proficient he is in performing and making traditional musical instruments, the more Mr. Ho Van Ly wants to preserve the “soul” of his people. What is favorable to him is that Chênh Vênh has become a community tourism village. The xa not singing and the sound of the Ta-lu and tinh tong instruments… have been linked to the economic development of the people.

Every Saturday night, his children, grandchildren and the whole young generation in Chênh Vênh village gather to listen to him play and sing as a demonstration. After the demonstration, Mr. Ly diligently teaches each person how to sing and play traditional musical instruments. Among them, many people sing in tune, know how to use the tinh tong, pờ lời, and khen be. The sound of the musical instruments, the voices of the old and the young, men and women blend together to resound throughout the village. That is how Mr. Ly instills in the young generation of Bru-Vân Kiều people a love for the traditional culture of their people.

Vice Chairman of Huong Phung Commune People's Committee Ho Van Quy said: "Mr. Ly is very knowledgeable about the traditional culture of the Van Kieu people, especially the making and use of musical instruments, singing folk songs, and practicing folk dances. We will continue to coordinate with all levels to open classes to teach and preserve traditional culture. At the same time, we will encourage Mr. Ly to continue to participate in teaching the next generation, contributing to spreading the love of traditional musical instruments and folk songs to everyone."

With his deep understanding and experience, Mr. Ly became the nucleus of mass cultural movements. He is also the nucleus of the Traditional Cultural Club of Chênh Vênh village. Mr. Ly and the club members perform for tourists who come to visit and experience the eco-tourism site of Chênh Vênh village, contributing to attracting tourists and developing the socio-economy of his hometown. Through that, he introduces and promotes the traditional cultural beauty of the Bru-Vân Kiều people to visitors from all over the world.

Many young Bru-Van Kieu people play the Ta-lu fluently.

To preserve the traditional cultural beauty of his people, Mr. Ho Van Ly also actively participates in intangible cultural transmission classes implemented by local authorities. With love and responsibility, Ho Van Ly has joined hands with local authorities to preserve and promote the unique cultural values ​​of the Bru-Van Kieu people.

For Mr. Ly, when the Ta-lu, Tinh Tong and even the Xa Not and Ta Ai melodies are loved and used skillfully by the younger generation, it is a great joy. Because he knows that the "soul" of his nation has been inherited by the next generation. From now on, in the New Rice Festival, Traditional Tet... or in the nights welcoming guests in Chenh Venh, the Ta Ai melodies, Xa Not melodies and the Ta-lu and Tinh Tong melodies will forever resound on the Truong Son peak.

Those who hold on to the soul of the nation

Source: https://baodantoc.vn/nguoi-nang-long-voi-van-hoa-cua-dan-toc-bru-van-kieu-o-lang-chenh-venh-1709856313450.htm