Nha Nhac: Vietnam’s soul in each beat

  • A dance of six lanterns, representing six offerings to Buddha (incense, flower, light, tea, fruit, and oan - truncated cone-shaped cake). VNA Photo: Nhật Anh
    A dance of six lanterns, representing six offerings to Buddha (incense, flower, light, tea, fruit, and oan - truncated cone-shaped cake). VNA Photo: Nhật Anh
  • Nha Nhac has its own court orchestra with the presentation of the most valuable musical instruments of Vietnam, such as wind instruments, string instruments, membranophones, among others, associated with rich rhythms and songs with profound content. VNA Photo
    Nha Nhac has its own court orchestra with the presentation of the most valuable musical instruments of Vietnam, such as wind instruments, string instruments, membranophones, among others, associated with rich rhythms and songs with profound content. VNA Photo
  • Traditional sound reverbs through the performance hall, recreating a scene from the past of Vietnam's royal court. VNA Photo
    Traditional sound reverbs through the performance hall, recreating a scene from the past of Vietnam's royal court. VNA Photo
  • The skillful hands on Ty Ba, bringing traditional music to modern era. VNA Photo
    The skillful hands on Ty Ba, bringing traditional music to modern era. VNA Photo
  • Artists are hyper-focused during their performance to convey the soul of Vietnam through each beat. VNA Photo
    Artists are hyper-focused during their performance to convey the soul of Vietnam through each beat. VNA Photo
  • Artists are hyper-focused while performing to showcase the soul of Vietnam in each dance move. VNA Photo
    Artists are hyper-focused while performing to showcase the soul of Vietnam in each dance move. VNA Photo
  • The sound of flute and orchestral music blend with the performance, creating a soulful sound typical of Nha Nhac. VNA Photo: Thanh Tùng
    The sound of flute and orchestral music blend with the performance, creating a soulful sound typical of Nha Nhac. VNA Photo: Thanh Tùng
  • The dance of six flower lanterns is an important dance in Hue royal court music, bearing strong Buddhist influences and was modified by Emperor Minh Mang to be performed in court ceremonies. VNA Photo: Nhật Anh
    The dance of six flower lanterns is an important dance in Hue royal court music, bearing strong Buddhist influences and was modified by Emperor Minh Mang to be performed in court ceremonies. VNA Photo: Nhật Anh
  • Young children are interested in Nha Nhac. VNA Photo
    Young children are interested in Nha Nhac. VNA Photo

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Nha Nhac: Vietnam’s soul in each beat
07/18/2025 09:13 | TTXVN |
“Nha Nhac” (Vietnamese royal court music), which has been recognised by the UNESCO as world cultural heritage, is a special art form to explore in the ancient imperial city of Hue, the central province of Thua Thien-Hue, which brings the audience to ancient days during the Nguyen Dynasty, the most flourishing period of the art. As a priceless treasure of Vietnam, Nha Nhac has its own court orchestra with the presentation of the most valuable musical instruments of Vietnam, such as wind instruments, string instruments, membranophones, among others, associated with rich rhythms and songs with profound content. Nha Nhac performances also featured numerous singers, dancers and musicians dressed in sumptuous costumes. Over the past two decades since UNESCO's recognition, Nha Nhac has been brought closer to the public, thanks to the efforts of generations of artists. VNA Photo

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