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Exploring the Beauty of Vietnamese Folklore

March 2, 2025 | by Admin

Exploring the Beauty of Vietnamese Folklore

Legends and Fairy Tales: Sources of Creativity

Vietnamese folklore is a rich and diverse treasure trove, passed down through thousands of years of history. Legends and fairy tales, stories about heroes, mythical figures, and life lessons, have contributed to the unique cultural identity of the nation. These stories not only entertain but also educate, conveying moral values, community spirit, and patriotism.

Examples: The story of Son Tinh and Thuy Tinh depicts the struggle between humans and nature, reflecting the Vietnamese people’s ambition to conquer nature. The tale of Saint Giong reflects the patriotism and indomitable spirit of the nation against foreign invaders.

Proverbs, Folk Songs, and Traditional Music: The Skill of Language

Proverbs, folk songs, and traditional music are distinctive forms of folk art, reflecting the life, emotions, and thoughts of the Vietnamese people. Proverbs are concise and succinct, containing valuable life experiences. Folk songs and traditional music are diverse in genre and melody, expressing love for homeland, country, love between couples, and family affection…

Examples: “Ăn quả nhớ kẻ trồng cây” (Remember the one who planted the tree when you eat the fruit) is a proverb that expresses gratitude. “Thương nhau củ ấu cũng tròn” (Even a bitter gourd is round when we love each other) is a folk song expressing sincere love.

Folk Arts: The Skill of Hands

Vietnamese folk art is also extremely diverse, from Dong Ho paintings, Hang Trong paintings to ceramics, embroidery, carving… Each work is imbued with the imprint of traditional culture, demonstrating the talent and skill of artisans.

Examples: Dong Ho paintings with familiar images such as chickens, pigs, old men, old women… express the desire for a warm and happy life. Bat Trang pottery is famous for its unique clay material and firing techniques.

Preservation and Promotion of Folklore

In the present day, preserving and promoting folklore is extremely important. We need practical measures to protect, preserve, and develop these precious cultural values for future generations. Educating young people about folklore is one of the urgent tasks.

Conclusion: Vietnamese folklore is an invaluable treasure trove that needs to be preserved and promoted. Exploring and discovering folklore not only helps us better understand the history and culture of the nation but also helps us cherish and preserve the good values of the nation.

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