The echo of the drum performance at Duc Hoang Temple Festival
(Baonghean.vn) - At Duc Hoang Temple Festival (Phuc Thanh commune, Yen Thanh district, Nghe An), there is a unique activity: drum competition of the clans.
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Duc Hoang Temple Festival takes place from January 28 to February 1 of the lunar calendar in Phuc Thanh commune, Yen Thanh district. Photo: Tran Canh Yen |
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This year's Duc Hoang Temple Festival, in addition to cultural and sports activities and unique folk games such as boat racing, cockfighting, volleyball competitions, etc., there will also be competitions and exchanges between the ritual drum teams of the clans. Photo: Tran Canh Yen |
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The teams come from Hoa Thanh, Xuan Thanh, Hop Thanh and Phuc Thanh communes. Photo: Tran Canh Yen |
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The drum performance of the Thai Huu family in Xuan Thanh commune, played by 13-year-old Thai Huu Tuan in the role of the main drum, was especially attractive because of his drumming talent, praised by locals as a "drum prodigy", attracting thousands of viewers and cheers. |
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The drum competition and exchange is a cultural beauty, a highlight in the festival, making Duc Hoang Temple Festival more attractive. Photo: Tran Canh Yen |