Music and Cultural Performances in Vietnam
Music has played an essential role in the lives and history of the Vietnamese culture and people. Music in Vietnam has been used in battle as a way to encourage and motivate. It is heard in the fields bringing even more life to the fertile soil and lightening the difficult work. Music is used to education children of traditions and national sentiment. The Vietnamese use music to communicate with the invisible, and to sublimate their aspirations for a happy life.
When in Vietnam you can't help yourself but to be surrounded by music. You may not understand what the song's meaning is but trust that the music means something. You will hear songs that are lullabies, children songs, ritual songs, festivity songs, songs used for work and courtship, riddle songs, and others that narrate a traditional poem or teaching.
One suggestion we at Footprint can give you is that along with all your luggage and travel necessities, you too should carry with you a few songs. Preferably traditional to your country. And with those songs, someone, hopefully you, to sing them! |
