"Tu he duong den san khau" (From Street to Stage), a special programme of xam (blind buskers singing) performances has recently taken place in Hanoi to celebrate Việt Nam Cultural Heritage Day which falls on November 23.



The traditional musical programme aimed at promoting and preserving the values of xẩm singing as well as to help audiences learn more about this art form.

Xẩm singing, a centuries-old Vietnamese art form, has long been regarded as an important piece of the nation’s cultural heritage. 

The singing is mainly found in the countryside, expressing optimism and love for the blind. The performances stem mostly from northern regions including the provinces of Ninh Bình, Nam Định, Hải Dương, Bắc Giang and Hà Nội.



The programme is to mark the Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day (November 23)
Veteran artisan Le Huu Vuong from Ninh Binh province

Artisan Nguyen Thi Man, daughter of well-known late artisan Ha Thi Cau
Artisan Dao Bach Linh sings and plays ‘dan nhi,’ a Vietnamese bowed string instrument with two strings
Drums and castanets are popular musical instruments in Xam singing
Two young artists from Hai Phong city
An artisan talks about the history of Xam singing
11-year-old artist Ha Linh learns Xam singing at the age of seven
Artisan Ngo Van Hao from Hai Phong city
Veteran artisan Xuan Hoa
People’s Artist Xuan Hoach, an experienced artist in Vietnam’s contemporary Xam singing
The programme aims at promoting and preserving the values of xam singing 

VNA