(Fatherland) - The preservation and promotion of the value of the representative intangible cultural heritage of humanity on "Then practice of the Tay, Nung, Thai people in Vietnam" has recently received attention from the Party, the State, and all levels of government from central to local levels. In particular, to let Then singing and Tinh music spread to this day, we cannot fail to mention the role of artisans.
Many practical solutions to preserve and promote the art of Then singing and Tinh lute
The Representative Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on "Then Practice of the Tay, Nung, and Thai People in Vietnam" was recognized by UNESCO on December 12, 2019 at the 14th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of 2003.
Performances at the 7th Festival of Then singing and Tinh musical instruments of the Tay, Nung and Thai ethnic groups
In recent times, the preservation and promotion of the value of the representative intangible cultural heritage of humanity on "Then practice of the Tay, Nung, Thai people in Vietnam" has always been of interest to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and localities with many practical solutions.
Most recently, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) Trinh Thi Thuy signed and issued Plan No. 3317/KH-BVHTTDL on organizing the 7th Then singing and Tinh lute art festival of the Tay, Nung and Thai ethnic groups in 2024.
Accordingly, the Festival is an opportunity for artisans, actors, and Tay, Nung, and Thai ethnic groups to meet, exchange experiences, and raise awareness and consciousness in preserving and promoting the cultural and artistic values of traditional Then singing and Tinh lute.
The organization of the Then singing and Tinh lute art festival of the Tay, Nung and Thai ethnic groups is a meaningful activity, aiming to honor, preserve and promote the fine traditional cultural values of the Tay, Nung and Thai ethnic groups in the unified and diverse culture of the community of 54 Vietnamese ethnic groups; creating conditions for localities to exchange, learn and share experiences, contributing to raising awareness and consciousness in preserving and maintaining national cultural identity, building and defending the Fatherland.
The festival is also one of the activities contributing to the building and development of Vietnamese culture and people to meet the requirements of sustainable national development according to Resolution No. 33-NQ/TW dated June 9, 2014 of the 11th Party Central Committee; Conclusion No. 76-KL/TW, dated June 4, 2020 of the Politburo . At the same time, it contributes to raising awareness and responsibility of all levels, sectors and all classes of people in the work of preserving and promoting national cultural identity.
The festival is an opportunity for artisans, actors, and Tay, Nung, and Thai ethnic groups to meet, exchange experiences, and raise awareness and consciousness in preserving and promoting the cultural and artistic values of traditional Then singing and Tinh lute in the period of integration and development of the country.
So that the Then songs and Tinh lute sounds can be passed on
Along with the constant attention of the Party, the State, and all levels from the central to local levels, the preservation and promotion of the cultural and artistic values of Then singing and Tinh lute play a very important role for artisans. When it comes to Then singing and Tinh lute, it is impossible not to mention People's Artist Hoang Thi Bich Hong.
People's Artist Hoang Thi Bich Hong is one of the typical advanced examples in the national cultural field in 2023.
In 2022, People's Artist Hoang Thi Bich Hong was honored to be one of 64 artisans nationwide to be awarded the title of "People's Artist". In 2023, with her special contributions, People's Artist Hoang Thi Bich Hong is one of the typical advanced examples in the national cultural field.
Although she is nearly 80 years old, People's Artist Hoang Thi Bich Hong, a Tay ethnic (Dinh Hoa district, Thai Nguyen) still devotes her heart to teaching the younger generation and local people about the value of the art form of Then singing and Tinh lute.
Until now, her Then singing and Tinh singing are still a source of inspiration that attracts many people to this cultural art form. Proficient in Then singing, Tinh lute, ancient But singing, ancient Then, the ability to play Tinh lute solo skillfully, adapt Then melodies to write lyrics, she also masters the Then melodies of provinces such as Cao Bang, Lang Son, Bac Kan, Tuyen Quang, Thai Nguyen.
Recalling her childhood days, every time after Tet, the houses in the neighborhood would invite a shaman to perform a ceremony and the children would also come along, People's Artist Hoang Thi Bich Hong shared that at those ceremonies, she found the music of Then singing and Tinh lute very beautiful, the lyrics and melodies naturally permeated her without her realizing it.
According to her, Then singing has many melodies, each with its own characteristics. Those are lyrics and music distilled from the beauty of daily life. If the Bac Ninh quan ho singers use singing to communicate with each other, the Tay and Nung people also use lyrics to respond and form marriages...
It is known that when she was recruited into the Viet Bac Cultural and Artistic Troupe, Ms. Hong brought the Tinh lute and Then singing to serve the ethnic groups of Viet Bac. After her retirement, she sought out those who loved Then and Tinh singing to teach them. In 2007, Ms. Hong founded the Thai Nguyen Province Tinh lute and Then singing club.
The good news spread far and wide, many people from districts such as Dinh Hoa, Phu Luong... came to register to join the Club. When it was first established, there were only 18 members, but now the Club has more than 100 members. Up to now, the Tinh and Then singing Club, chaired by People's Artist Hoang Thi Bich Hong, has taught more than 700 students, the oldest is nearly 90, and the youngest is only in 3rd grade.
It can be affirmed that the influence of Then singing and Tinh lute sounds is a very valuable recognition for the artisans. That has given more motivation for artisans like NNND Bich Hong to continuously contribute, preserve and pass on the beauty of precious cultural heritage to future generations.
Hopefully, with the artisans' love for heritage and the regular support and attention from the central and local governments, the heritage of Then singing and Tinh lute will continue to be preserved, taught and resonate forever./.
*Department of Organization and Personnel, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
Source: https://toquoc.vn/giu-lua-nghe-thuat-hat-then-dan-tinh-cho-the-he-mai-sau-20241121125215515.htm
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