More than 1,000 local artists are scheduled to perform s ix popularethnic Thai “Xoe” dances during a “Week of Culture, Sports and Tourism”organised in Nghia Lo town in the northwestern mountainous province ofYen Bai from October 16-20.
The dances, named “Om lom top nhu”,“Xe vong”, “Nhom Khan”, “Pha xi”, “Don hon” and “Kham khan moi lau”,were collected by Lo Van Bien, a local Thai dance master. They wereperformed once before by more than 2,000 local dancers in thelargest-ever mass performance last year, setting a Vietnamese record.
“Xoe” is an important group dance performed by the ethnic Thai who developed around 30 variations of the dance.
Thedance charms with its gentle and alluring rhythms. Dancers usually forma circle around a fire and move to the sounds of traditional music.
Duringthe five-day event, a range of other activities will be run, includingsporting contests, a “Xoe” folk dance competition, and buffalo fighting.
Traditional Thai, Muong and Tay cuisine from thelocality will be available for visitors to explore in a food exhibitionand cooking competition.
According to Vice Chairwoman of NghiaLo town’s People’s Committee Hoang Thi Hanh, the cultural week is partof local authorities’ efforts to promote tourism development in thelocality with a view to attracting more holiday-makers and investors intourism to Yen Bai.
It is also expected to helpboost cultural exchanges between ethnic communities living in theprovince and contribute to the preservation of local cultural values,Hanh said.-VNA
The dances, named “Om lom top nhu”,“Xe vong”, “Nhom Khan”, “Pha xi”, “Don hon” and “Kham khan moi lau”,were collected by Lo Van Bien, a local Thai dance master. They wereperformed once before by more than 2,000 local dancers in thelargest-ever mass performance last year, setting a Vietnamese record.
“Xoe” is an important group dance performed by the ethnic Thai who developed around 30 variations of the dance.
Thedance charms with its gentle and alluring rhythms. Dancers usually forma circle around a fire and move to the sounds of traditional music.
Duringthe five-day event, a range of other activities will be run, includingsporting contests, a “Xoe” folk dance competition, and buffalo fighting.
Traditional Thai, Muong and Tay cuisine from thelocality will be available for visitors to explore in a food exhibitionand cooking competition.
According to Vice Chairwoman of NghiaLo town’s People’s Committee Hoang Thi Hanh, the cultural week is partof local authorities’ efforts to promote tourism development in thelocality with a view to attracting more holiday-makers and investors intourism to Yen Bai.
It is also expected to helpboost cultural exchanges between ethnic communities living in theprovince and contribute to the preservation of local cultural values,Hanh said.-VNA
