14 localities to join traditional Then singing festivalA press conference on the sixth National Festival of Traditional Then singing was held on May 4The sixth edition of the National Festival of Traditional Then singing will take place on May 12-14 in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang, with the participation of artists from 14 provinces and cities nationwide. This type of singing is always accompanied by dan tinh (gourd lute). A series of sub-events will be held in the festival, including performances of Then singing in respective provinces and cities, a photo exhibition on Then cultural heritage and introduction of traditional weaving of Tay, Nung and Thai ethnic groups. Legend has it that in Mac Dynasty, there were two kings who had special love for music and singing. They developed a handmade gourd lute called dan tinh and established two singing troupes to perform at the royal court.

Source: VietNamNet News May 04, 2018 12:22 UTC