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Laos: Melodies of the khene enchant the audience

老挝：芦笙演奏乐悠扬

In October, amidst the beautiful autumn tures a finger hole that the player presses to UNESCO’s Representative List of the In- the khene.”
season, Kidisa Siradikoon (transliteration) produce the desired note. “I started learning tangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The To provide the audience with deeper in-
from Laos’ Luang Prabang Arts Troupe, took the khene in high school, and it has since production process of the khene reflects the sights into Lao culture, the Luang Prabang
the stage at the Culture and Art Festival of become an integral part of my life,” ex- nature, agriculture, and lifestyle of the Lao Arts Troupe also showcased traditional eth-
Countries in the Lancang-Mekong River plained Kidisa Siradikoon. The khene plays people.” Sulithong mentioned that an in- nic dances at the Culture and Arts Festival,
Basin, accompanied by his longtime musical a vital role in celebrations, weddings, and creasing number of young people are learn- aiming to highlight the lifestyles of various
companion, the traditional Lao khene. everyday gatherings in Laos. ing to play the khene, with many primary ethnic groups in Laos. “With the opening of
The khene is a traditional wind instru- According to Sulithong Vithanaphong and secondary schools now offering khene the China-Laos Railway, traveling to Laos
ment from Laos made of bamboo. The (transliteration), head of the Luang Prabang courses. “Through continuous development has become more convenient, and we hope
sound is produced by blowing or sucking Arts Troupe, the khene is not just an instru- and improvement, khene music has become to attract tourists from around the world to
air, which causes the reeds and air columns ment; it is a symbol of cultural identity. “In beloved by the people of Laos, and many visit Laos and experience its rich and vi-
within the pipes to vibrate. Each pipe fea- 2017, Lao khene music was inscribed on popular songs now incorporate elements of brant culture,” Sulithong said.

Vietnam: Quan Ho Bac Ninh folk songs exuding emotions

越南：情意悠悠曲中传

Nguyen Le Ngoc (transliteration), the and interests of the Vietnamese people. performances has continually expanded, a challenge that every country faces. Those
65-year-old chairwoman of the Le Ngoc “We want to share Quan Ho Bac Ninh folk with the troupe visiting countries such as in the arts must be proactive in promoting
Theater in Vietnam, has dedicated nearly 50 songs with the world so that everyone can France, Italy, Monaco, Japan, South Ko- their national cultures so that young people
years to the arts. This time, she brought sev- appreciate their beauty,” she added. Many rea, and Laos. They have also engaged in can engage with, understand, and appreciate
en performers to the 12th Culture and Art audience members enjoy Vietnamese pup- significant artistic exchanges with China, traditional arts. Educational institutions and
Festival of Countries in the Lancang-Me- petry, so they incorporated a puppet show having visited Nanning more than ten relevant organizations need to make greater
kong River Basin to showcase Vietnam’s into the performance. Under the performers’ times, and this marks their second visit efforts starting at the school level,” Nguyen
Quan Ho Bac Ninh folk songs. direction, the puppets danced to the music, to Xishuangbanna. “It is a great honor to said. She noted that the Lancang-Mekong
Quan Ho Bac Ninh folk songs are a creating an impressive scene of a Vietnam- present Vietnamese artists and programs countries are interconnected, with various
distinctive art form of Vietnamese folk ese girl preparing to attend a temple fair in on the world stage. Through exchanges points of cultural exchange and integration
music and have been inscribed on UNES- search of her beloved. with artists from other countries, I find among them. During her numerous visits
CO’s Representative List of the Intangible Nguyen Le Ngoc has long been dedi- that the characteristics of Vietnamese to China, she observed that the country has
Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Nguyen Le cated to the preservation of ethnic culture culture are very prominent, and we have made significant progress in the protection
Ngoc explained that the melodies of Quan and cultural heritage. She shared that the learned much from the unique cultures of of cultural heritage and expressed her hope
Ho Bac Ninh folk songs are beautiful and Le Ngoc Theater was established in 2013, other nations,” Nguyen said. for strengthened communication between
rich in emotion, reflecting the unique life and over the past decade, its range of “The preservation of traditional culture is Vietnam and China in this area.