Preserving Xoan singing rhythms in Land of Ancestors through schools

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The melody of “Mo Ca” echoes through a Xoan singing lesson at Gia Cam Primary School, bringing the folk music heritage of the ancestral land closer to students. Photo: Hoang Hung – VNA
Teachers and students in traditional ao dai practice Xoan singing during a lesson at Gia Cam Primary School, preserving the folk art of the ancestral land. Photo: Hoang Hung – VNA
A lively Xoan singing lesson for Class 2B at Gia Cam Primary School features traditional songs, rhythmic clappers, and dance movements. Photo: Hoang Hung – VNA
Nguyen Thi Hoang Anh, Head of the Young Pioneer Team at Gia Cam Primary School, guides students as they practice Xoan dance movements. Photo: Hoang Hung – VNA
Dressed in bright red ao dai, students enthusiastically perform graceful Xoan singing and dance movements, recreating a traditional cultural space within the classroom. Photo: Hoang Hung – VNA
Extracurricular activities and group Xoan performances by Gia Cam Primary School students help promote the heritage while creating a meaningful cultural environment. Photo: Hoang Hung – VNA
During practical Xoan singing lessons at Gia Cam Primary School, students receive guidance on every traditional dance movement. Photo: Hoang Hung – VNA
Preserving Xoan singing rhythms in Land of Ancestors through schools
As a leading example of Phu Tho Province’s “Xoan Singing in Schools” movement, Gia Cam Primary School in Viet Tri Ward has integrated ancient Xoan melodies into school life, allowing the sounds of drums, clappers, and traditional duet singing to resonate daily among nearly 2,000 students. Through class clubs, interest groups, and a core team of 250 students who regularly perform and participate in cultural events and local festivals, Phu Tho Xoan singing – recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity – is being preserved and passed on through the students’ genuine love and enthusiasm. Photo: Hoang Hung – VNA