Hanoi's 'Ca tru' singing and Giong festival to be introduced at Hung Kings Temple Festival

ABO/NDO- ‘Ca tru’ (ceremonial singing) and traditional Giong festival - two UNESCO-recognised intangible cultural heritages of Hanoi, will be introduced to visitors within the framework of Hung Kings Temple Festival, which is taking place in Phu Tho province from April 20 to 29.

The Hanoi city authorities selected Thai Ha and Lo Khe, which are two time-honoured ‘ca tru’ singing clubs in Tay Ho and Dong Anh districts, respectively, to participate in and deliver performances at the festival.

‘Ca tru’ singing to be introduced at Hung Kings Temple Festival (Photo: VIetnam Pictorial).

An excerpt from the traditional celebration of the Giong festival at Phu Dong temple in Hanoi’s Gia Lam district will also be reproduced for visitors to Hung Kings Temple Festival.

A procession of seven offerings, a highlight of the Giong festival at Soc Temple in Hanoi’s Soc Son district, will also be introduced to the public on the occasion.

Hanoi city will take the opportunity to open a booth displaying its typical tourist products and goods that are qualified for the ‘One Commune, One Product’ programme.

(Source: NDO)