Go to Hue to drink coffee and listen to Trinh Cong Son's music.

The music played in Hue's cafes is diverse, encompassing both lively and deeply lyrical genres, but listening to Trinh Cong Son's songs is perhaps the favorite pastime for many.

Singer Khánh Ly at Gác Trịnh cafe

In his youth, musician Trịnh Công Sơn lived on Nguyễn Trường Tộ Street in Huế City. Currently, the attic there displays many paintings, photographs, and mementos from the musician's past. The Gác Trịnh (Trịnh's Attic) café was established here as a meeting place for those who admire the musician; the owner of the café, with this clever idea, is poet Lê Huỳnh Lâm.

Going to a cafe, drinking coffee, listening to Trinh Cong Son's music, and learning more about the life of this talented musician is nothing compared to Trinh Cong Son's Attic. The cafe offers a meaningful and vivid portrayal, helping you understand each lyric in his songs.

The cafe isn't very spacious, located on the second floor, and is decorated with many paintings, photographs, and memorabilia, especially a guitar. Customers who want to sing Trinh Cong Son's songs are provided with lovely guitar accompaniment.

The owner is a poet, cheerful and hospitable, who enjoys playing music and singing. The customers range from young children to the elderly, from intellectuals and artists to poor laborers. They all come here to enjoy the delicious coffee and to satisfy their passion for Trinh Cong Son's music. Often, both the owner and the customers will sing Trinh Cong Son's songs together in a harmonious and enthusiastic way.

When you come to Hue, explore the people and the land. Every morning, wake up, have breakfast and enjoy a cup of coffee at Gac Trinh Cafe on Nguyen Truong To Street in Hue City – it's a great choice! Remember, when you come to Hue, drink coffee and listen to Trinh Cong Son's music!

( Entry for the "Impressions on Vietnamese Coffee and Tea" contest, part of the "Celebrating Vietnamese Coffee and Tea" program, 2nd edition, 2024, organized by Nguoi Lao Dong Newspaper).

Source: https://nld.com.vn/ve-hue-uong-ca-phe-nghe-nhac-trinh-19624031518280083.htm