Artisans spread traditional culture of the village

Huu Vi - Dinh Tuyen• April 23, 2024 16:32

(Baonghean.vn) - In Chau Hoan commune, Quy Chau district, there are 2 people recognized by the President as Meritorious Artisans, among them, Mr. Truong Van Thong in Ba Cong village is a famous panpipe maker throughout the mountainous region of Nghe An.

A Thai folk song with panpipes by Mr. Truong Van Thong. Clip: Dinh Tuyen

bna_khèn bè người thái (1).JPG — The stilt house of Mr. Truong Van Thong's family in Ba Cong village, Chau Hoan commune, Quy Chau district has become a cultural venue for artisans in the village. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

bna_khèn bè người thái (2).JPG — For many years, Mr. Thong has been making panpipes to supply to people and artisans in many places. Panpipes play an important role in the cultural life of the Thai people. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

bna_khèn bè người thái (8).JPG — Mr. Thong also set aside a small corner in the middle room to make the Khen Be. This musical instrument is made entirely from bamboo but is the most sophisticated among the musical instruments of the Thai community. The making requires high precision. However, his Khen Be making tools are simple with an anvil, hammer (forging reeds) for the Khen pipes, a sharp knife and a few other unique tools. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

bna_khèn bè người thái (11).JPG — The panpipe consists of 14 bamboo tubes, of which 13 tubes have reeds attached. The creation of the reeds is very important; the pitch and resonance of the panpipe depends on adjusting the copper reeds, thin, thick, large, small appropriately. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

bna_khèn bè người thái (18).JPG — Mr. Truong Van Thong said that he learned about the profession of making panpipes from his father. But he passed away more than 40 years ago. Since 1999, he started to restore the craft of making panpipes. After dozens of failures, he was able to get the first panpipe that could be used. Currently, he has become the leading panpipe maker in Nghe An. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

bna_khèn bè người thái (4).JPG — Thanks to his efforts in making musical instruments, in 2019, Mr. Thong was awarded the title of Meritorious Artisan by the State. From 2012 to now, he has participated in teaching the method of using the Khen Be to many classes. Currently, Mr. Truong Van Thong is the Chairman of the Thai Culture Club of Chau Hoan commune. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

bna_khèn bè người thái (20).JPG — Meanwhile, also in Ba Cong village, Mr. Vi Van Mai is a very famous artisan who makes and performs Thai flutes in Quy Chau district. He is capable of making and playing most of the Thai flutes as well as the Kinh bamboo flutes. Mr. Mai was awarded the title of Meritorious Artisan by the State in 2022. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

bna_khèn bè người thái (7).JPG — Meanwhile, also in Ba Cong village, Mr. Vi Van Mai is a very famous artisan who makes and performs Thai flutes in Quy Chau district. He is capable of making and playing most of the Thai flutes as well as the Kinh bamboo flutes. Mr. Mai was awarded the title of Meritorious Artisan by the State in 2022. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

In Chau Hoan commune, there is a Thai cultural club with 12 members. In addition to the musical instrument artisans, there are also elderly people who sing folk songs and perform ancient melodies. This helps to preserve and develop the unique culture, literature and arts of the locality. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

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