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THE SOUND OF LIFE
THE SOUND OF LIFE
The Sound of Life explores how sound shapes Vietnam's cultural identity. Across the country, traditional instruments and everyday sounds connect people with nature, their communities, and the spiritual world. From simple materials and local traditions come distinctive musical expressions that have accompanied generations of Vietnamese people. More than a cultural series, The Sound of Life is an invitation to discover the soul of Vietnam through its rhythms and sounds.
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The Birth of a Gong | The Sound Of Life
Culture & Tourism 02:23In the Central Highlands, the gong is more than music—it is the voice of the spirits and the soul of the mountains. From the fiery heat of bronze foundries to the hands of village elders passing ancient rhythms to the next generation, local communities work tirelessly to keep their heritage alive. Quietly and passionately, they preserve their ancestral roots, channeling their hopes and dreams into the sound of the gong.
Echoes from the Chăm Village | The Sound Of Life
Culture & Tourism 14:01In the Chăm language, ‘palei’ means village. Chăm villages are established on flat plains, overlooked by ancient, sacred towers where deities are worshipped in Chăm spiritual and cultural life. For generations, the Chăm have held onto their lifestyle, customs, and heritage. Quietly and passionately, they nurture their dreams, channelling them into music.
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