Learn the history of Hue to understand its people, traditions and architectural designs.

Awareness of Hue’s culture and heritage will make one’s travel experience better and
enjoyable.

Cultural tourism is the type of tourism that you get to experience another country’s
cultural heritage, such as architectural monuments, literature, religion, festivals, and
especially music

A visit to Hue is more than a historical tour; it’s a chance to be captivated by the refined
symphony of Hue Royal Refined Music – an experience not to be missed.

The Hue Royal Refined Music

What is Hue Royal Refined Music (The definition)

Hue Royal Refined music is Vietnam’s pride and a magnet for global travellers. Its graceful
melodies and sophisticated rhythms add a unique charm to the dreamy city.

Nha Nhac Cung Dinh Hue or Hue Royal Refined Music means “elegant music of the Hue
royalty” in Vietnamese.
In royal events, this performing art usually featured at the opening and closing ceremonies or
for special occasions with numerous singers, dancers and musicians dressed in national
costumes (Ao Dai) in ancient style, and headband. This clearly shows the pride in traditional
costumes as well as the cultural beauty of Vietnamese people in general and Hue people in
particular.

History of Hue Royal Refined Music

Nha Nhac Cung Dinh Hue first appeared in the Ly Dynasty (1010-1225) and developed
during the Le dynasty (1427-1788). However, it was not until the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-
1945) that Hue Royal Refined Music represent for the dynasty’s power and longevity Nha
Nhac Cung Dinh Hue reached its peak and became a symbolic form of music in Vietnamese
royalty and an indispensable part of a specific ritual.

In 2003, Hue Royal Refined Music was recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural
Heritage of Humanity. At present, it has been introduced to the world and has a strong
reputation for its uniqueness.

About Musical Instruments:

The music of the Hue royal refined music is characterized by a unique sound and style
achieved through a diverse range of instruments, both traditional and foreign. These
instruments are grouped into four categories: string, wind, percussion, and vocal:

 String instruments in this genre comprise the dan bau (monochord zither), dan tranh
(16-string zither), dan nguyet (moon-shaped lute), dan nhi (two-string fiddle), and
dan tam thap luc (36-string hammered dulcimer).
 Wind instruments include the sao (bamboo flute), ken (double-reed pipe), trong
(drum), and mo (wooden bell).
  The percussion section features instruments like the trong chau (big drum), trong
com (rice drum), song loan (clapper), phach (wooden sticks), and dia (cymbals).
 Sweet and tender vocal that allures so many hearts

Where to Enjoy Hue Royal Refined Music

The Best Places to Watch Hue Royal Court Music Performances

Duyet Thi Duong Theater

Built nearly 200 years ago under the Nguyen Dynasty, Duyet Thi Duong is a theater for the
king and royal families and a place to perform operas for guests to enjoy art performances.
This is the first theatre to organize performances of Hue Royal Refined Music. The majesty,
solemnity, and sacredness atmosphere here will impress you. There are bilingual
announcement will inform you about the show time and ticket price. Nowadays, apart from
being a theatre, it offers an exhibition, a souvenir shop, and royal cuisine.

Address: located inside The Imperial Citadel

The decoration of the theater is very harmonious: Vietnamese dragons are shown everywhere
on wooden frames with the French style architecture
Show time: 10 AM – 10:40 AM; 3 PM – 3:40 PM

Ticket price: VND 200,000

Conclusion on Hue Royal Refined Music

Certain forms of Nha Nhac serve as a source of inspiration for contemporary Vietnamese
music.Traditional music not only provides a source of material and inspiration for artists but it
has become a way of making art
Fully appreciating the beauty of traditional music, there is no boundary between traditional
and contemporary music.
approach to tradition have helped young people further develop their national cultural
heritage, motivating them to connect traditional cultural heritage with contemporary values,
thus helping to preserve and honour the uniqueness of traditional art.
Distinctive and historic as it is, Hue Royal Refined Music is a form of art that you will not
find anywhere else.
Music tourism is the act of travelling to a destination primarily to attend music-related events,
such as festivals, concerts, or to explore music heritage sites.When people purchase tickets to
go to a music festival or show, particularly one they will have to travel to see, they are more
likely to spend additional money in the local economy It significantly impacts local
economies through direct spending on event tickets, accommodation, food, and
transportation.
For these reasons and others, many country are now recognizing the value of music tourism.