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Visitors to Hue will admire the landscapes and relic complex, and discover the unique culture of the ancient capital. (Photo: FB Le Huy Hoang Hai)
One of the outstanding cultural features of Hue is the Hue Royal Court Music. (Photo: FB Hue Royal Court Music). Translating as “elegant music,” Hue Royal Court Music is a symbol of the royalty, longevity and prosperity of the dynasty. Hue Royal Court Music with its elegant lyrics and its noble rhythm was originally performed in the feudal court on royal occasions. Hue Royal Court Music was highly valued by Vietnamese feudal dynasties and has been preserved by the Vietnamese people to this day.
Musicians performed Nha Nhac at the Hue Royal Court in the past. (Photo: toquoc.vn)
Nha Nhac developed during the Le Dynasty and became highly institutionalized and codified by the Nguyen monarchs. As a symbol of power and longevity, Nha Nhac became an essential part of the court’s many ceremonies. (Photo: VNP)
Because of its singular difference from other traditional music genres in Vietnam, the Royal Court Music has been assessed by UNESCO as the only type of Vietnamese music to reach national stature. (Photo: Dan Viet)
At the end of 2003, UNESCO recognized Hue Royal Court Music as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. (Photo: Hue Monuments Conservation Center)
This designation is a great honor and pride for Hue as well as all Vietnamese people. At the same time, this honor also contributes to creating a unique cultural attraction for the tourism industry of ancient and poetic Hue City. (Photo: Hue Monuments Conservation Center)
The People’s Committee of the central province of Thua Thien-Hue organized a ceremony on June 17, 2023, at Ngo Mon Square in Hue city to celebrate 30 years of UNESCO’s recognition of the Complex of Hue Monuments and 20 years of recognition of Nha Nhac ( Royal Court Music). (Photo:VOV)
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Hue Royal Court Music is currently performed at the Hue Monuments Conservation Center in Duyet Thi Duong.
Duyet Thi Duong – Hue Royal Traditional Art Theater (at the Hue Imperial Citadel). (Photo: toquoc.vn)

Nha Nhac, Vietnamese royal court music

(VOVWORLD) -This year marks the 20th anniversary of UNESCO recognition of Nha Nhac (royal court music) as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. 

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