Xam singing is a type of Vietnamese folk music which is popular in the Northern region. Currently, Xam artists in Hanoi have released a music video about the East Sea issue, a hot issue attracting the attention of both the domestic and international.
Unlike other forms of folk music, Quan Ho songs don’t often mention such work as boating, fishing and so on. Quan Ho songs symbolize love, faith and desire to live a life full of love. That is a special feature of Quan Ho singing.
On 27 November, Vi-Giam folk singing, one of unique Vietnamese folk singing culture was nominated as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO. The recognition has a great significance to Vietnam culture in particular and humanity’s heritage in general.
The culture of an ethnic group is a kind of heritage and precious treasure in the development of the group. Among them, “Khap” singing of Tay ethnic people has humanity values contributing to diversifying the Vietnamese folk culture.
Xam singing (Vietnamese folk singing) has been popular among Vietnamese people for years. Apart from its artistic values, Xam is also a folk singing imbued with culture and aestheticism. Besides, it educates people about morality and lifestyle.
Xam singing is one of unique traditional folk music genres in Vietnam. The art has been existed for 700 years along with the ups and downs of Vietnam history. Xam singing is recognized as an intangible cultural world heritage by UNESCO.