The resounding drum performance at the Duc Hoang Temple Festival
(Baonghean.vn) - At the Duc Hoang Temple Festival (Phuc Thanh commune, Yen Thanh district, Nghe An province), there is a unique activity: a competition for ceremonial drum teams from different clans.
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| The Duc Hoang Temple Festival takes place from the 28th day of the first lunar month to the 1st day of the second lunar month 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 sporting activities and unique folk games such as boat racing, cockfighting, and volleyball competitions, also features a competition and exchange between ceremonial drum teams from various clans. Photo: Tran Canh Yen |
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| The competing teams came from the communes of Hoa Thanh, Xuan Thanh, Hop Thanh, and Phuc Thanh. Photo: Tran Canh Yen |
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| The drum performance by the Thai Huu family of Xuan Thanh commune, led by 13-year-old Thai Huu Tuan in the role of the lead drummer, was particularly captivating. His drumming skills, praised by locals as those of a "drumming prodigy," attracted thousands of viewers and cheerers. |
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| The drum competition and exchange of ceremonial drums is a beautiful cultural feature, a highlight of the festival, making the Duc Hoang Temple Festival even more attractive. Photo: Tran Canh Yen |