Vietnam: Doi Tam Village, Ha Nam Province (41 images)

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The first village to specialise in making drums is thought to be Doi Tam Village in Ha Nam Province. In 966, the King Le Dai Hanh chose to come to Doi Tam Village to plough in an annual ceremony to encourage industriousness in his people. When the villagers learnt of the coming honorary visit, they dreamt of way to best welcome the king. Brothers Nguyen Duc Nang and Nguyen Duc Dat suggested welcoming the King ceremoniously, to the beat of a huge drum fashioned by local hands. Upon the king's...
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