Bac Ninh wins 2 consolation prizes at Xam singing festival in Ninh Binh province expanded in 2023

09/11/2023 09:37

(BNP) – With three well-invested and elaborately staged performances, the Blind Association of Tu Son cty, Bac Ninh province, won two consolation prizes at the Xam singing festival in Ninh Binh province expanded in 2023 (Festival).


Mr. Nguyen Khanh Nam (Tu Son City Blind Association) receives the award at the Festival.

The festival took place from November 4 to 6. It was organized by the Ninh Binh Department of Culture and Sports.

The festival attracted the participation of about 200 artists, artisans, actors, and musicians from 20 clubs from provinces and cities: Hanoi, Hai Phong, Ho Chi Minh City, Quang Ninh, Vinh Phuc, Hai Duong, Bac Ninh, Thai Binh, Thanh Hoa, and Ninh Binh.

With 59 performances of many Xam tunes with ancient and new lyrics, such as Xam Cho, Thap An, Riem Hue, Phon Hue, Chenh Bong, Ba Bac, Ha Lieu, etc.

At the end of the festival, the organizing committee awarded 8 A prizes, 10 B prizes, 12 C prizes, and 20 consolation prizes. Xam Hoi Singing Club for the Blind in Tu Son city, Bac Ninh province participated in 3 performances. Two performances among them won the consolation prizes.

This is an opportunity to propagate and introduce the performing art of Xam singing - a national intangible cultural heritage as well as raise awareness at all levels, sectors and the community about restoring, preserving, and promoting the artistic values of Xam singing.

By P.H