Van Yen district to host first Chau Van singing competition in October

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Van Yen district to host first Chau Van singing competition in October

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

YBO - In an effort to promote the cultural and religious values of Mother Goddess worship, which has been recognised by UNESCO as part of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity, Van Yen district will host its first-ever competition of Chau van (ritual singing performed during rituals to honor Mother Goddess and related gods) at the Dong Cuong temple in the commune of the same name from October 23 to 25.

A spirit medium performed in a mother goddess worship ritual at Dong Cuong temple.

The competition is open to artists and teams from all over the country, and each participating group must consist of at least four members. The registration period lasts from October 7 to October 15, with a maximum of 50 teams accepted based on the order of registration.

Performances in this competition are expected to convey the rich cultural heritage associated with the Dong Cuong temple and the worship’s religious beliefs. Each group is set to have between 15 and 30 minutes to perform.

The contest is part of activities held within the local Mother Goddess worship and New Rice festivals, taking place in the same venue from October 17 to October 25.

Thu Trang

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