Nha nhac and the sound of ritual at the royal court of Hue
Nha nhac once accompanied the most important rituals of the imperial court. Understanding it means understanding how a dynasty used sound to express order and solemnity.
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Festivals & customs
Rituals, beliefs and customs that shape the rhythm of community life.
Full moon in Hoi An, when the whole town lives by the moon
Every full moon, Hoi An old town has its own rituals: lighting lanterns, floating paper lanterns, making offerings. They are traces of a way of life that still measures time by the moon.
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- HeritageMonuments, architecture, arts and values handed down through generations.
- FoodDishes, ingredients and meals that tell the story of the land that makes them.
- Craft villagesPottery, lanterns, weaving, woodwork, and the families who keep these crafts alive.
- PeoplePortraits of artisans, storytellers and keepers of local knowledge.
- Local lifeMarkets, wharves, streets and the everyday rhythm of local life.