Chan dance - Unique cultural beauty of Khmer people

Contest Entry Code: 4e2833e81c23439792d8688a67f68395

Unit: Individual

Place of creation: Tay Ninh, Phường Tân Ninh, Tây Ninh, Việt Nam

Chan Dance of the Khmer people in Tay Ninh is a unique form of theatrical art, bearing the traditional cultural imprint of the South. Originating from the epic of Reem Ke, Chan Dance drama recreates the struggle between good and evil through powerful dance movements, colorful costumes and typical pentatonic music. In recent years, at Khmer pagodas in Tay Ninh such as Khedol, Chung Ruk, Svay or Ka Ot, Chan Dance has been restored and performed during major festivals such as Chol Chhnam Thmay, Kathina Dressing..., bringing a vibrant festival atmosphere, connecting the community. Not only a cultural activity, Chan Dance is also a means of traditional education, fostering national pride and spreading the message of the desire for happiness, the victory of good - eternal values ​​that the land and people of Tay Ninh are striving to preserve and promote.