The cultural heritage of Ca Trù singing, Hanoi Vietnam

Hanoi is preserving and developing its cultural heritages by offering to the public as well as visitors an opportunity to see and enjoy the performances at first-hand.

Of these is Ca Trù singing, a kind of traditional folk art in the north of Vietnam using the sung poetic forms in different melodies combined with unique musical instruments. Ca tru first appeared in the 11th century and was performed at royal receptions and religious rituals. It was later performed more widely in singing parlors.

A Ca Trù performance comprised by three artists: a female singer who uses breathing techniques and vibrato to create unique ornamented sounds, while playing the clappers or striking a wooden box, and two instrumentalists who produce the deep tone of a lute-like instrument with three strings and the strong sounds of a praise drum.

Ca Trù was inscribed on the list of intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding in 2009 by UNESCO.

(A Ca Tru group of three performers)

Ca Trù is a must see to know about the old Vietnamese culture in the past. Coming to Hanoi, visit French colonial architecture styles, talking to Vietnamese cultural researchers, local artists, explore the old quarter called 36 old streets and enjoy Ca Trù singing is a part of Vietnam northern cultural experience for what is recommended highly by professional tour-organizers.

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