Exploring the Beauty of Vietnamese Folklore

Legends and Tales: A Source of Creativity

Vietnamese folklore is a priceless treasure trove, containing mysterious legends and tales that reflect the rich imagination and spiritual life of the Vietnamese people through generations. From the stories of Son Tinh and Thuy Tinh, the legend of Hoan Kiem Lake, to legends about gods and national heroes, each story carries a profound message about morality, courage, and the desire for peace.

Proverbs and Folk Songs: The Essence of Folk Language

Proverbs are short, concise sayings that summarize life experiences and philosophies of the people. We can find in proverbs lessons on morality, lifestyle, and experience in production and labor. Folk songs (Ca dao) are short lyrical poems that express feelings, thoughts, love for the homeland, family affection, and romantic love… Proverbs and folk songs are clear evidence of the subtlety and depth in the language and thinking of the Vietnamese people.

Folk Music: The Music of Life

Vietnamese folk music is diverse and rich, with each region having its own unique melodies, reflecting the cultural characteristics of the locality. From the melodious tunes of Quan Ho folk songs in Bac Ninh, to the heroic melodies of Southern folk songs, each folk song has its own beauty, contributing to the colorful picture of Vietnamese folk culture.

Festivals: Connecting the Community

Festivals are an indispensable part of the spiritual and cultural life of the Vietnamese people. From traditional festivals such as Tet Nguyen Dan (Lunar New Year), the Hung Kings Temple Festival, to local festivals with strong regional cultural identities, festivals are opportunities for people to gather, commemorate heroes, pray for bountiful harvests, and demonstrate solidarity and unity within the community.

Preservation and Promotion of Folklore

Preserving and promoting folklore is the responsibility of every Vietnamese citizen. We need specific measures to preserve and protect these precious traditional cultural values, while teaching them to future generations, so that Vietnamese folklore will endure through time.