Make Then the highlight

Over the years, the Tinh lute and Then melodies of the Tay people have not only been preserved in community life, but have also been linked to economic development and experiential tourism. This connection is opening up new directions for many localities in preserving ethnic identity and creating livelihoods for people.

Then singing and Tinh lute performance at La Bang Eco -tourism Area.

With the advantage of tea land, many localities in the province have cleverly combined national cultural identity with economic development from tea trees, creating a sustainable and rich national identity. In La Bang commune, this combination is effectively implemented through the preservation, maintenance and dissemination of Tay cultural values.

Then singing and Tinh lute clubs are not only places to preserve the national soul, but also become unique highlights, attracting tourists when they come to visit and experience the immense green tea space.

Since its establishment, the La Bang Commune Then Singing and Tinh Lute Club has gathered 15 members who are passionate about practicing and performing. They are not only farmers attached to the tea plantations, but also “folk artists” who preserve the soul of Then melodies.

At each activity, the sound of instruments and singing echoes through the mountains and forests, creating a unique cultural space, attracting visitors to stop and listen and experience. Currently, club members regularly perform at resorts and local tourist attractions. Thereby, both preserving and spreading the value of Tay ethnic identity, and contributing to promoting the image of the homeland, promoting tourism development associated with traditional culture.

In fact, many households and residential areas in the province such as La Bang, Ba Be, Na Ri, Tan Cuong, Dinh Hoa communes... have known how to combine homestay models, experiential tourism with ethnic cultural performances.

Tourists can enjoy a cup of hot tea while listening to Then singing and Tinh lute, creating a new and profound feeling. This is also a way for people to increase their income and develop the economy based on local strengths.

Then singing and Tinh lute performances have become familiar to many tourists when coming to Thai Nguyen .

To create a distinctive highlight for tourists, Mr. Nguyen Van Toi, Owner of La Bang Eco-tourism Area (La Bang Commune) expressed: We develop tourism services associated with relaxation and experience. When tourists want to learn about ethnic culture, the tourist area will coordinate with households, Then singing clubs, Tinh lute to organize performances. Thereby, tourists can enjoy the unique culture, while contributing to spreading and preserving the identity of the Tay people.

Linking traditional culture with economic development not only creates sustainable livelihoods for people but also contributes to spreading the Tay ethnic identity in the integration flow.

Mr. Nguyen Van Phu, Head of the Department of Culture and Society of La Bang Commune, said: We have invited professional staff to teach the foundation of Then singing to the people. Then singing and Tinh lute clubs not only preserve and conserve traditional cultural values, but also perform for the people and tourists on holidays, Tet or important local events. This is also a way to spread the Tay cultural identity, while arousing pride and awareness of heritage preservation in the community.

For many localities, Then singing and Tinh lute are becoming important “soft resources”. Then verses not only resonate in festivals and gatherings but have also stepped into the community life, becoming a unique highlight attracting tourists.

Source: https://baothainguyen.vn/van-hoa/202509/dua-then-thanh-diem-nhan-9273785/