Phu Tho Xoan Singing Festival

Lễ hội Hát Xoan Phú Thọ

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MusicViet Tri

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DurationAnnualEstimate from available data

Crowd-Public scale varies

Best forLive music, late nightsHat Xoan's UNESCO history is unusually

LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: VND

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The story

Phu Tho Xoan Singing Festival in Viet Tri

The Phu Tho Xoan Singing Festival celebrates Hat Xoan, an ancient ritual singing tradition tied to worship of the legendary Hung Kings, performed by hereditary Xoan guilds in villages around Viet Tri and recognized by UNESCO first as endangered heritage in 2011, then upgraded to its Representative List in 2017.

By the early 2000s, Hat Xoan, a centuries-old ritual singing tradition tied to worship of Vietnam's legendary Hung Kings, was close to disappearing.

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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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Hat Xoan's UNESCO history is unusually dramatic for an intangible heritage listing: it was placed on the Urgent Safeguarding List in 2011 after surveys found only a handful of elderly practitioners still able to perform the full repertoire, then, following an intensive Vietnamese government and community revitalization campaign that trained new generations of singers, became one of the few heritage elements ever moved off that endangered list and onto UNESCO's Representative List, in 2017

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The festival brings performances by the traditionally recognized Xoan guilds, based in villages including An Thai, Kim Doi, Phu Duc, and Thet, together with the broader Hung Kings worship tradition centered on the nearby Hung Temple

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Hat Xoan is traditionally linked to worship of the Hung Kings

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Vietnam's legendary founding rulers

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and is performed by hereditary phuong Xoan

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singing guilds based in specific villages around Viet Tri

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using a repertoire that combines ritual invocation

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courtship-style call and response

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and festive songs

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accompanied by drum and clapping rather than instrumental melody alone

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA

Getting around

For Phu Tho Xoan Singing Festival, plan transport around the exact Viet Tri venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Modest, comfortable clothing suitable for temple and communal house settings; layered clothing if visiting in cooler months, since Phu Tho's climate varies seasonally.

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

For Phu Tho Xoan Singing Festival, stay near the part of Viet Tri you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

VND

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map21.32 N, 105.40 E Open in Google Maps

Viet Tri, Phu Tho, Vietnam

Nearest airportHAN — Noi Bai

TransportFor Phu Tho Xoan Singing Festival, plan transport around the exact Viet Tri venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

Stay areaFor Phu Tho Xoan Singing Festival, stay near the part of Viet Tri you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

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When is Phu Tho Xoan Singing Festival?

Phu Tho Xoan Singing Festival is listed for Multiple months. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Phu Tho Xoan Singing Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Viet Tri, Vietnam. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Annual is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Viet Tri, Phu Tho, Vietnam

Is it family friendly?

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Phu Tho Xoan Singing Festival

Phu Tho Xoan Singing Festival in Viet Tri

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

The mystery stays covered

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Water and renewal

The sacred route

The local code

Tradition 5

Tradition 6

Tradition 7

Tradition 8

Essential information

When to go

Getting around

What to wear

Safety

Where to stay

Tickets/cost

Language/currency

Family friendly

Viet Tri, Phu Tho, Vietnam

Your Trip Starts Here

Quick answers.

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

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