Tag: drum
Google Doodle celebrates Vietnam's National Day with mythical bird image
The Vietnam homepage of tech giant Google today features a doodle of ‘chim lạc’, a legendary bird in Vietnamese folklore that has come to represent the nation, to mark the country’s 77th National Day (September 2, 1945-2022).
Paper drum making on the brink of dying out
VOV.VN - Nguyen Van Huong is the only artisan in Bao Dap craft village, Nam Dinh province, who has been making “trong boi” (paper drums) for the past 50 years.
Dong Son-era drum surface found in Dong Thap province
A bronze drumhead dating back about 2,000 - 2,300 years ago in the Dong Son civilisation has been discovered in the southern province of Dong Thap.
Vietnam has 23 more national treasures
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has signed decisions to recognise 23 more national treasures.
Around 300-kg bronze drum being made to mark national elections
A fire-lighting ritual was held for making a up-to-300-kg bronze drum by the Vietnam Association of Historical Sciences (VAHS) in Dong Don district, the north-central province of Thanh Hoa on April 18.
Beating drums stir the nation’s soul
At any number of social and cultural events around Vietnam, especially traditional festivals, drums feature as the centrepiece of almost all activities.
