Savouring the beautiful melodies of ‘Quan Ho’ singing at Lim festival

March 13, 2018 | 09:54
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In the soft spring drizzle on the first days of the lunar month, local amateur and professional Quan Ho (love duet) singers flocked to Tien Du district, Bac Ninh province to celebrate the annual Lim Festival.  
savouring the beautiful melodies of quan ho singing at lim festival
During the Lim Festival, visitors can enjoy the beautiful melodies of ‘Quan Ho’ (love duet) singing on the corners of every street.
savouring the beautiful melodies of quan ho singing at lim festival
The festival attracts many local residents and pilgrims
savouring the beautiful melodies of quan ho singing at lim festival
A performance of Quan Ho (love duet) singing on a boat
savouring the beautiful melodies of quan ho singing at lim festival
Female vocalists share the beauty of their voices through Quan Ho songs
savouring the beautiful melodies of quan ho singing at lim festival
Preparing ‘trau tem canh phuong’ (a quid of betel and areca in the form of a phoenix wing) for visitors
savouring the beautiful melodies of quan ho singing at lim festival
A quid of areca served with phoenix wing shaped- betel leaf
savouring the beautiful melodies of quan ho singing at lim festival
Audiences take to the stage to try ‘Quan Ho’ songs
savouring the beautiful melodies of quan ho singing at lim festival
Wrestlers take part in a competition which was held as part of the festival
savouring the beautiful melodies of quan ho singing at lim festival
Elders compete in a xiangqi (Chinese chess) match

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