Cong - Chieng Tay Nguyen Viet Nam | Vietcoral tourist

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Cong - Chieng Tay Nguyen

Gongs are the musical instrument made of alloy bronze, sometimes with gold, silver or black bronze added to their composition. In the Kinh language, the word Cong identifies convex. Gongs and the word Chieng refer to the flat ones. Gongs vary in size 20 to 120cm in diameter.

They may be played one at a time or in groups of 2 to 20 units. The Muong, as well as other ethnic groups in the Truong Son Mountains and central highlands, use gongs not only to beat the rhythm but also to play polyphonic music. Ensembles of gongs usually include several sets that vary in number and function during the performance.

Gongs can be struck with wooden sticks, mallets, or even bare hands. There are techniques that can be used to shut off sounds and to produce melodies. In some ethnic groups, gongs are only intended for men to play. However. The sac bua gongs of the Muong are played by women. In other ethnic groups, both men and women may play. In general. Taboos regarding Cong-Chieng customs differ from ethnicity to ethnicity.

The gongs play an important role in the lives of the inhabitants of central highlands (Tay Nguyen) from birth until death. They are present at all the important events, joyful as well as unfortunate, in their lives. Almost every family has at least one set of gongs.

In general, gongs are considered to be sacred instruments. They are mainly used in offerings, rituals, funerals, wedding ceremonies, New Year’s festivities, agricultural rites, victory celebrations, etc…

In the Truong Son – Tay Nguyen region, playing the gongs electrified the people participating in dances and other forms of entertainment. It is an integral part of the spiritual life of many ethnic groups in Viet Nam.

In 2005, the space of gong culture in the central highlands was recognized by UNESCO as Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.

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T'rung (Musical instrument in Viet Nam)

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T'rung

The t’rung is a musical instrument, similar to a xylophone, very popular among the ethnic groups living in Tay Nguyen. It consists of parallel bamboo tubes. Each tube is sealed at one end and beveled at the other. Previously, a t’rung had only two, three, five, or six tubes, but now it often had more.

The t’rung is normally struck with two wooden or bamboo sticks. However, it can be played as a duo with four sticks and players from the E De ethnic group uses three sticks, therein creating a different melody. Men exclusively play the t’rung. They play it to entertain themselves while working in the fields or when herding.

Traditionally, the t’rung is not allowed to be played indoors or in villages. However, some ethnic groups play the t’rung inside villages to accompany singers and dancers or with other instruments during festivals.

At present, the t’rung has become a professional instrument played in diverse types of shows.

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Lithophone (Dan Da) Musical instrument in Viet Nam

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LITHOPHONE (DAN DA)

The lithophone is a set of stone slabs of different sizes and shapes fabricated through an elementary technique. These stones are available in the mountainous areas south of central Viet Nam and east of South Viet Nam. Examination of the stone slabs found at Binh Da archaeological site in Dong Nai province has revealed that this instrument may have existed for over 3.000 years. At the end of the 1980s, 200 lithophone stone slabs had been discovered in Dak Lak, Khanh Hoa, Phu Yen provinces. Each set is comprised of between 3 and 15 bars. The first set, discovered in Dak Lak province in 1949, is now kept in a French Museum. Most of the other sets are exhibited throughout Viet Nam. For some ethnic groups in the central highlands, the stone slabs are sacred and preserved as family treasures played during grand ceremonies for the gods. For others, the stone slabs are used for setting up crop protection devices.

To see the Lithophone show you should try a trip to the land of E De ethnic in Highlands by EASY RIDER VIETNAM – HIGHT LAND TOUR (Nha Trang – Lak Lake – Buon Ma Thuot – Pleiku – Quy Nhon) it will be a fantastic trip.

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My Trach mat weaving village at Nha Trang

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MY TRACH MAT WEAVING VILLAGE AT NHA TRANG

My Trach mat weaving village (Ninh Ha, Ninh Hoa) has a long time weaving mats ago. My Trach mat village has known not only by the character of papyrus where (durable, good), but also crystallized from the experience, technical textile and all mechanic's heart. But, like many other traditional villages, mat weaving village My Trach are going into recession. However, the people in here still hold the traditional settlement of his father.

My Trach mat weaving village was born when no one knows, but it is certainly a quality of mat in My Trach village is impeccable. In comparison with the same type, same size, production mats elsewhere have use time only 6 months, while the My Trach mat has double use time! What makes "miracle" that? People said mats made from papyrus My Trach live in Cha Hai water. The main conditions that made My Trach mats toned than elsewhere. Not only that, fiber sedge My Trach also be prepared special "morning exposure afternoon roll" made fibers sedge are not brittle, while in many places exposure overnight dew so, fibers sedge prone to brittle. Along with process, My Trach mat village also makes by the skillful hands of the mat village artisans.

Currently, in the village have 2 kinds of mats: caro mat (flowers mats, mats set) and line mat (more loosely woven). Prices depend on the size and quality of the mats. From 45.000VND - 150.000VND. Due to limit materials, the villager has to purchase raw materials from elsewhere, causing reduced income. Sedge to buy in Nga Son (Thanh Hoa), jute rope bought in the north or find on the mountain. Currently, the area grows sedge plants only 4 hectares.

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Suoi Do pagoda Nha Trang (Do springs pagoda) | Vietcoral tourist

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SUOI DO PAGODA NHA TRANG 

Do springs located in the west of Hoang Nguu mountains, located in Dien Khanh District, Khanh Hoa Province. Where beautiful landscapes with streams rang, waterfall and the endless blue of the trees.

Name called Do Springs because streams derived from the high mountains, where local people known as the Temple Mount, streams through the granite cliffs in all shapes and colors make up the rapids and lakes in the cool water, cool fresh air.

Uplink go to Do springs takes about 200 cement stair steps to reach the pagoda. On the left is plenty of trees, the right is murmuring springs between the dense canopy, heard the voice of murmuring streams mixed with the birdsong create a fresh natural setting.

The legend about the old tree in here has a big size up to 4 people hugging. In trees with a pair of large black snakes keep anyone can't arrogate frankincense. Far from away, you can feel the sweet smell of incense is strange but when approached, nothing. However, until now, sometimes people go for firewood still faintly smells.

About 200 meters high, in front of you will have two paths to two places: Buddha Mountain Self left and right Putuo Mountain Self. Come to Do springs not only to admire, immersion in cool streams, breathing the fresh air, listen to birds singing, crickets ... but also for sightseeing temple, burn incense to pray for good things.

Guan Yin Temple is located on a wide range of land a few hundred square meters, next to the stream that flows through the whispering rocks, forming the small white cascade. In the front yard, wearing Guan yin Buddha white brocade, her gaze down the villages, bring peace to everything. Located above the main hall, red lacquer trimmed with gold, majestic splendor. On the left, there is the Marian shrine Thien Y A Na. Besides the temple, "Five Mother" (5 Mother: iron, Wood, Water, Fire, land). Each other one seemed very beautiful and majestic.

Going along the rocky slopes of the stream, you can go to Putuo. This is the place to worship Buddha Amida. Although smaller than the temple Buddha Mountain Self but also very poetic scenery with lotus pond in front and surround rocky.

Behind the temple Putuo leading up the Fairy wells on mountain-top. The villager said, very deep in Fairy wells, even can't see the bottom. Fairy water wells from the mountains down unfailing throughout the year, in a cool, rocky slopes of the country still under the flowing downwards, forming rivulets of Do springs.

Do springs there are very sacred sites is the Maha. It is a natural stone hut built from two cliffs. The people here set the altar, four seasons always incense. People usually come here utterly groundbreaking gods bless the prime location, very spiritual experience rumored.

Do springs water can cure the disease. What really is unclear but one thing is definitely on stream including many valuable medicinal plants, treating many incurable diseases such as liver and kidney, rheumatism, diabetes ... If given the opportunity to go to Do springs, you will be the opportunity to meet and chat with the healers, listening to their stories, rescue treatment from other types of tree from Do springs forest.

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