Monday, November 06, 2006

Local entertainment

Part of working on a project like this in another country is becoming familiar with other cultures. It is very important to understand the similarities and differences people have - we all have much to learn from one another. Music is one thing people of all cultures share.

Vietnamese people love music - not just popular music but traditional folk music. This young girl and her mother sang for us one evening - after we asked them about their folk music.

Traditional folk music is one way the people here remember the past - and remember its lessons. They believe that the past is given to improve the future - they prefer to look ahead toward things to come by remembering lessons of their ancestors.

To see a short video of the songs, choose one of the selections below:
1. Nhac Rung (Forest Music) - words to
Nhạc Rừng
2. Cay dan sinh vien (Students' Guitar) - words to Cây Đàn Sinh Viên

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