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When did Chau van singing start?
Around the 16th century.
Where did Chau van singing begin?
In the Northern Delta region of Viet Nam.
What is Chau van singing used for?
To praise gods or national heroes.
What are the typical types of Chau Van singing? What is it?
hat tho – the slow chanting including an act of worship, and hat hau – the singing and dancing of a psychic.
How many main musical instruments used in Chau van performances?
There are 4: moon-shaped lute, bamboo clappers, drum, and gong.
What items make up the costumes of Chau van singers?
Clothes, hats, belt
Why do you think costumes are very important in Chau van singing?
Because they show respect to the gods and represent the rank of workship…
How is Chau van singing diferent from modern Vietnamese music?
It is spiritual, ritual – based, and performed as worship, not for entertainment.
Is Chau van singing an intangible cultural heritage of Viet Nam? Name some other Vietnamese intangible heritages you know.
Yes. Other examples: Quan ho singing, Ca tru singing, Hue royal court music (Nha nhac),…
