Preserving Sinh Ca tradition

From the late artisan Sam Ngoc Van to the Outstanding Artisan and People’s Artisan Sam Van Dun, and to artisans Sam Van Dao, the Sam family of Phu Luong Commune has been devoted to preserving the traditional dance, rituals, and Sinh Ca singing - a National Intangible Cultural Heritage - for four generations.

For them, each song and dance is not only performed for entertainment, but also to pass down memories, awaken pride in the younger generation, and make culture come alive within the community.

In particular, the family of artisan Sam Van Dun has not only dedicated itself to preserving Cao Lan culture but has also won many prestigious national awards, contributing to spreading the value of this heritage.

From the village to the national stage, the dances and songs performed by the Sam family remain vibrant, inspiring, and spreading national pride.

At nearly 80 years old, People’s Artisan Sam Van Dun still tirelessly teaches his children and grandchildren to sing Sinh Ca and perform traditional folk dances.

Sam Van Dao, the third generation of the family, continues to preserve, honor, introduce, and recreate the ancient Cao Lan ceramic drum culture.

He has transformed his home into a place for practice, keeping the Cao Lan culture alive.

Phuong Thuy