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The village of Xuan La in Phu Xuyen District, Ha Tay Province is well known for its skill in making delicate To He toys, which are figurines fashioned from colored rice dough. These simple toys still give children immense joy during the Mid-Autumn season.
On November 7, 2003, UNESCO bestowed world heritage status on 28 relics of nations as masterpieces of oral and intangible heritage of humanity. Among the 11 masterpieces of Asia, nha nhac (royal music) represents the first intangible legacy of Vietnam to have been put on this list.
Funeral Ceremony: Formerly funeral ceremonies went as following: the body was washed and dressed; then a le ngam ham, or chopstick, was laid between the teeth and a pinch of rice and three coins were dropped in the mouth.
The rhythmic sound of a drum echoes for kilometers-vibrating, pressing, increasing in urgency. Any spectators arriving late from neighboring villages hasten along their way. The crowd grows larger and larger around a flat piece of empty space in front of the village pagoda.
Ca tru is a musical genre that calls for expertise as well as sensibility on the part of the listeners. In return, it provides the most refined enjoyment.
Leaving the tomb festival: Unlike other ethnic minorities in Vietnam, some groups in the Central Highlands, including Ede, Gia Rai, Ba Na do not have the practice of worshipping their ancestors and deceased persons.
Each ethnic group in Vietnam has unique ways of celebrating Tet. The Tay people of Cao Bang and Lang Son Provinces have a special Tet game that not only ushers in the spring but also serves as a matchmaker.
Vietnam Puppetry - Roi Nuoc is a traditional Vietnamese performance art using colorfully painted and costumed wooden puppets. They most closely resemble marionettes, with jointed arms, legs and heads.
Both boys and girls play the game of keo cua lua xe. Two children sit opposite each other, holding each other’s hands tightly. While reciting a song, they push and pull each other’s arms and pretend as if they are sawing a piece of wood between them.
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