The singing of Chau Van is a traditional art type of the Vietnamese. This is the form of ceremonial musics closely linked to the gods-praying formality of the religions in honour of the Holy Mother and the Holy Father of Tran (Tran Hung Dao). It is a folk belief originating from the northern delta. By using the spiritual music together with solemn and polished lyrics, Chau Van is referred to as a singing form of gods-praying significance.
Acting on the leadership of the Municipal Party Committee and People’s Committee of Ha Noi on organizing mass cultural and artistic activities in celebration of the major national events in 2018; 128th Birthday of great president Ho Chi Minh (19/5/1890-19/5/2018); honouring, promoting and spreading the art values of Chau Van among the audience both at home and overseas; contributing to raising the awareness of all levels, branches and communities in conservation, inheritance and enhancement of the unique art values of folk heritages and noble national religious culture in the context of integration and development, Ha Noi Department of Culture and sports has held Chau Van singing festival Ha Noi – 2018. Right after the launch of the festival, the event has attracted a large number of craftsmen and non-professional players, coming from 24 districts and towns within the Capital area with performances of high artistic quality.
The festival has taken place with 5 outdoor sessions at three sites: Van Phuc ward, Ha Dong district (evenings of 15 and 6 May), Lien Trung commune, Dan Phuong diatrict (evening 17 May) and Tay Tuu ward, north Tu Liem district (evenings of 18 and 19 May), which have drawn a large number of audience to come.
By Quach Huong