Phu Tho Province''s cultural authority has said the introduction of xoan singing in schools will play a major role in preserving and promoting the provincial heritage.
A massive effort by villagers in the northern Province of Phu Tho has not only rescued the ancient form of dinh (community hall) singing, but also guided the way for similar efforts to save other parts of Vietnamese culture.
A VND165 billion (US$7.85 million) project funded by the Government will
help encourage artisans, amateur singers and young people in the
northern province of Phu Tho to preserve xoan singing.
Northern Phu Tho Province should incorporate xoan singing with the Hung Kings worship rite to better preserve it, cultural experts said yesterday at a conference in Ha Noi.
Nguyen Thi Hoa from Viet Tri City in Phu Tho
Province, is a very proud parent. She is filled with happiness every
time her nine-year-old daughter performs some traditional xoan songs
learned at school for the family.
Several groups and dozens of individuals have been
honoured at a ceremony in the northern province of Phu Tho for their
contributions to preserving xoan singing.
