Keep the Mong flute sound

The vast and majestic mountains and forests are poetic, more peaceful thanks to the gentle and melodious sounds of the Mong boys' flutes. Their hands tightly hold the flutes, their mouths blow the sounds of the great forest, their feet turn and dance to the beat. These are images that remain deeply in the minds of visitors when they come to Ta So village, Chieng Coi commune, Moc Chau district, Son La province. No need to say many words, just listening to the sound of the flutes, watching the boys in traditional Mong costumes dancing, you can partly feel the soul and the rich cultural identity of this Northwestern highland region.

To be able to fluently play the Hmong flute dance that captivates many girls, the boys of Ta So village have to spend a long time learning to play the flute. When they master the sound of their flute, they begin to combine the rhythm of their feet with the sound of the flute. That time is not counted in days or months but in years. Playing the flute is difficult, playing the flute and dancing at the same time is even more difficult. In addition to how to harmoniously combine breathing and feet, one must also have endurance and know how to distribute strength to ensure an even performance from beginning to end over a long period of time. Therefore, the Hmong boys who know how to play and dance the flute are not only talented and skillful, but also demonstrate a strong vitality and will to rise. Through the sound of the flute and dance, they send and express their feelings to friends, the community, messages to nature, mountains and forests, and create a unique identity.

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