Anyone who has had the chance to visit the highlands of Mu Cang Chai will never forget the haunting, melodious sound of the Hmong flute echoing amidst the towering mountains and forests.
Let's immerse ourselves in the festive atmosphere of the ethnic minorities in the Northwest highlands and enjoy the sound of the Hmong flute through the photo series " The Enduring Sound of the Hmong Flute " by author hoangthanh.vja . The photos were taken in Sang Nhu Village, Mu Cang Chai Town, Yen Bai Province , Vietnam, and submitted to the "Happy Vietnam 2025 " award.
The sound of the flute heralds the arrival of spring.
Watch a performance of the bamboo flute dance.
The Hmong flute is considered the soul of the Hmong people.
Besides offerings, the Hmong people's flute dance is an indispensable part of their forest worship ritual.
The resounding sound of the Hmong flute is a testament to the enduring legacy of generations of the Hmong people.
Artisan Thào Cáng Súa from Bản Sáng Nhù village, Mồ Dề commune, Mù Cang Chải district, has dedicated nearly 45 years to preserving the tradition of crafting Hmong flutes.
Artisan Thào Cáng Súa teaches his youngest son how to make Hmong flutes.
The younger generation of Hmong people is being passed down and continues the legacy of their ancestors in preserving and promoting the value of the Hmong flute.
The sound of the Hmong flute has attracted the curiosity and interest of international tourists .
The research focuses on tourism development to create livelihoods from local products of Mu Cang Chai, including the traditional Hmong flute.
According to the Hmong people's beliefs, the sound of the Hmong flute is a symbol of sacredness, a testament to the longevity and development of generations of Hmong people. The flute's sound guides the souls of the deceased back to their ancestors, but it also produces melodious and resonant sounds during festivals. The dances in colorful costumes, along with the radiant smiles of the Hmong girls, create a vibrant picture of the cultural and spiritual life of the ethnic group. This is not only a tribute to the sound of the flute, but also to the vibrant life of a unique culture that is being preserved, protected, and promoted.
We invite readers and photographers at home and abroad to continue sending photos and videos to participate in the "Happy Vietnam 2025" Award . The award is organized by The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in collaboration with the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists and Vietnam Television organized . Thereby, to continue to introduce and promote the image of the country, Vietnamese people, cultural and natural values across the country; arouse national pride and aspirations for development in all classes of Vietnamese people to join hands to build Vietnam to be increasingly prosperous, prosperous and happy.
Submission deadline: From May 22, 2025 to September 30, 2025. Entries can be submitted online at : https://happy.vietnam.vn Eligible participants: Vietnamese citizens and foreigners aged 15 and above. The award consists of two categories: Photo and Video . Each competition category (photos and videos) will have one First Prize worth VND 50,000,000, two Second Prizes worth VND 30,000,000, three Third Prizes worth VND 15,000,000, ten Consolation Prizes worth VND 5,000,000, and one Most Voted Award worth VND 5,000,000. The Organizing Committee encourages and will award a creative prize in each category (photo and video) worth 20,000,000 VND for works with new ideas, creativity in content and form of expression. In addition, the Organizing Committee will award monthly prizes including First, Second, and Third prizes to the highest voted works of the month in each category. The judging panel selected the winners through two rounds of preliminary and final judging, conducted both online and in person. |
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