The sound of the Hmong flute on Tham Ma Pass

Contest Entry Code: 4ade121e43da492ab9233c59e76ab2cf

Unit: Individual

Place of creation: Xã Quản Bạ, Tuyên Quang, Việt Nam

Amidst the vast mountains and forests of Ha Giang, the sound of the Hmong flute resonates, awakening the mist and stirring the rhythm of the earth and sky. Two elderly people stand facing each other, their hands tenderly cradling the traditional instrument, their eyes captivated by the melody of the mountains. This rustic sound is not only the music of their village, but also a story of the past, of love, and of the enduring vitality of the rocky plateau. In the lingering mist, the Hmong flute's melody lingers, gentle and soothing, like a message from the earth and sky to the hearts of the people.