On the evening of November 6th, at the Vietnam National Opera and Ballet Theatre, Thai Nguyen branch, the Department of Performing Arts (Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism), in coordination with the People's Committee of Thai Nguyen province, organized the opening ceremony of the 2026 National Solo and Ensemble Traditional Musical Instrument Competition (Phase II), with the participation of 17 professional art units from across the country.
Preserving traditional musical identity in contemporary life.
In his opening remarks, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ta Quang Dong affirmed that traditional music is an important part of the national cultural heritage, embodying the soul, identity, and creativity of generations of Vietnamese people.
According to the Deputy Minister, preserving and promoting the value of traditional musical instruments is not only about safeguarding heritage but also about the responsibility of inheriting, creating, and developing those values in contemporary life.