Exploring the Beauty of Vietnamese Folklore

The Richness of Vietnamese Folklore

Vietnamese folklore is an incredibly rich and diverse treasure trove, accumulated over thousands of years of history. From mysterious legends and sweet folk songs to melodious folk music, everything reflects the life, soul, and intellect of the Vietnamese people.

Legends and Mythology

Legends in Vietnam contain magical stories about the origin of the country, about heroes, and historical figures who have been mythologized. The stories of Son Tinh and Thuy Tinh, An Duong Vuong and Mi Chau – Trong Thuy, or Ly Thong and Thach Sanh are prime examples, not only entertaining but also conveying lessons about morality, courage, and intelligence.

Folk Songs, Proverbs, and Folk Music

Folk songs are short, simple poems that express the feelings and thoughts of working people. Folk songs about love, father-child relationships, and community reflect the deep emotional life of the Vietnamese. Proverbs are short, concise sayings that summarize the life experiences of the people. We can find in proverbs advice on morality, how to behave in life, or lessons about labor and production.

Folk music, with its smooth and profound melodies, expresses the beauty of the Vietnamese soul. Each region has its own folk music styles, reflecting the cultural characteristics of each locality.

Festivals and Customs

Festivals are an indispensable part of Vietnamese cultural life. Traditional festivals such as Tet Nguyen Dan (Lunar New Year), Hung Temple Festival, sky lantern festivals… are not only occasions for fun and entertainment but also opportunities to commemorate heroes and ancestors, to preserve and promote traditional cultural values.

Customs and traditions of the Vietnamese people are also very diverse and rich, shown through wedding and funeral ceremonies, or customs in daily life. All contribute to creating a colorful picture of Vietnamese folklore.

Preserving and Promoting Folklore

Preserving and promoting folklore is the responsibility of every Vietnamese citizen. We need to actively participate in preservation activities, spreading traditional cultural values to younger generations, so that folklore will last forever.