Its name originated from the daily cultural activities of its locals. Everyone in this village can play violin, and there are even small violin teams in the village that perform. Let’s visit the village and see how local people are passionate about this instrument.
This is violin practice at night in the communal house of Then village. 11 members of the violin team are practicing a new song: Happy New Year.
Apart from Vietnamese folk songs, local people can also play Western-style music.
The elders in the village are very proud of their cultural tradition, which has lasted for many years.
"In my village, 4 generations in one family can play the violin. Both men and women, even the 80-year-old, still playviolin. 11 farmers and more than 20 small children also participate in the activity." - Nguyen Thi Chien, Local resident, Then Village.
The sound of violin is echoing in every corner of the village.
This is a violin class taught by Hà Văn Chính, who is a farmer.
Although it is not easy to learn how to play this instrument, local children are still attracted by its sounds and the passion of its players. Currently, there are 3 violin classes with 21 students in the village.
"I love the sound of violin and the way people play it. Especially, I want to be like my grandfather. My skill is much improved now thanks to him." - Le Thi Huong, Violin student, Then Village.
"I encourage their parents to buy them violins, and I teach them for free. With these classes, they can gradually build their passion." - Ha Van Chinh, Local resident, Then Village.
Ha Van Chinh, Local resident, Then Village
"Our skill to play violin has greatly improved, showing the eager-to-learn spirit of the local people, and their desire to sync family work with artistic passion." - Nguyen Quang Khoa, Head of Violin team, Then Village.
Violin, with its simple yet charming sound, helps people in Then village forget their hard everyday lives and encourages them to overcome their difficulties.
