National festival reflects diversity of Then signing artThe sixth national festival of the art of Then singing and Tinh gourd lute of the Tay, Nung and Thai ethnic groups officially opened in Ha Giang city, the northernmost province of Ha Giang, on May 13. A performance of Then singing with Tinh gourd lute at the festivalAfter the opening ceremony, arts troupes from 14 provinces participating in the festival performed Then singing accompanied by Tinh lute. These performances were deeply imbued with traditional cultural identities of Tay, Nung and Thai ethnics. The festival from May 12 to 14 gathers more than 500 artisans from the 14 provinces nationwide. Each Then and Tinh melody and dance reflect the aspirations of Tay, Nung and Thai people, and they are precious cultural heritage contributing to the diverse culture of Vietnam, she added.

Source: VietNamNet News May 13, 2018 12:11 UTC