Museum of Traditional Musical Instruments in the heart of Hanoi

A collection of more than 400 types of traditional musical instruments is displayed by artist Ba Pho's family at Ba Pho Nhac Duong. Entering the music hall, anyone will feel overwhelmed by the number of traditional musical instruments displayed inside. Not only can they see it with their own eyes, visitors will also be able to directly enjoy the clear and melodious sounds of musical instruments performed by artist Ba Pho's family. 

Instead of being stored and preserved in glass cages, traditional musical instruments are displayed in a very open space. Ba Pho Nhac Duong currently preserves the quintessence of the culture of 54 Vietnamese ethnic groups. Musical instruments from the Northwest, Central Highlands, Northern Delta and Southern Delta were selected and collected by artist Ba Pho. According to artist Ba Pho, each type of instrument has been painstakingly researched, created, and improved by him, and all contain unique artistic, historical, and cultural values. 

After more than 60 years, artist Ba Pho's collection has reached more than 400, from lutes, monochords, t'rungs, zithers to bronze drums,... The T'rung is the "King of lutes". Nguyet" Ba Pho took 7 years to research, restore and improve. Meritorious Artist Mai Lien - wife of artist Ba Pho, famous for her talent in playing the stone and T'rung instruments. Not only did he diligently collect musical instruments of 54 Vietnamese ethnic groups, artist Ba Pho also showed his talent and passion for traditional arts by being able to fluently play all types of instruments on display. in street music. 

Ba Pho Nhac Duong is equipped with two stages to arrange musical instruments and provide a place for live performances for the audience. Artist Ba Pho's wish when opening the music hall was to research - preserve and promote national culture and traditional Vietnamese musical instruments. From there, it evokes traditional love and national pride in the community to build and develop the country together. 

Introducing international friends to Vietnamese culture, and being a reference destination for managers, researchers, composers and performers of traditional musical instruments. A bronze drum was restored at the music hall. When the stone instrument plays its clear sound, it reminds the listener of the space of the mountains and forests of the Central Highlands. The son - artist Ba Nha, was also a musical talent from an early age and had the same passion for traditional musical instruments as his parents. 

Located at 61 Nguy Nhu Kon Tum, Ba Pho Nhac Duong is a unique art space, enriching the cultural life of Hanoi people and international tourists. Every Sunday night, audiences who love traditional music can visit Ba Pho Nhac Duong to enjoy performances by the artist Ba Pho family, as well as rediscover the beauty of ancient culture. of the nation.

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