Vietnam Southern Folk Singing (Ly Nam Bo) Video
The "Ly" singing is one of the special folk songs of the Vietnamese people. It is sung in the northern, central and southern regions of Vietnam. These folk songs, however, are much more developed in the Southern areas.
The various Ly songs of the South contain different subject matters, as well as unique musical characteristics. The Ly songs of the South tells the activities of production, emotions, and the thoughts of the people in their daily lives. Animals, plants, flowers, love, and marriage are also described in the Ly folk singings.
Some folk songs describe the common aspirations of the people or criticize disgraceful practices. The Ly songs of the Southern Vietnamese reflect the daily lives of the local residents. Although the songs have various styles, sorrow is the prominent characteristic described in the words of the songs. The songs are considered rather modest, simple, and mischievous.
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