AWCH members experienced playing Indonesian Angklung in Hanoi
On the afternoon of February 21, in Hanoi, Spouse of Indonesian Ambassador to Vietnam Kristien Abdi hosted a Tea party for members of ASEAN Community Women's Circle of Hanoi (AWCH) to experience playing Angklung, an Indonesian musical instrument.
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| AWCH members have a tea party and get to know the Angklung in Hanoi on February 21, 2023. (Photo: WVR/Nguyen Hong) |
Attending the Tea party were the Honorary President of the ASEAN Community Women's Circle of Hanoi, Spouse of Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son, Madam Vu Thi Bich Ngoc, and other ladies who are members of AWCH.
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| This is the first tea party in the Lunar New Year of the Cat of the AWCH members. (Photo: WVR/Nguyen Hong) |
This is the first tea party of the AWCH members in the Lunar New Year of the Cat to introduce the culture and cuisine of ASEAN member countries.
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| AWCH welcomed Spouse of the Malaysian Ambassador to Vietnam. (Photo: WVR/Nguyen Hong) |
On this occasion, AWCH welcomed Spouse of the Malaysian Ambassador to Vietnam who participates in the group's activities for the first time.
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| Spouse of Indonesian Ambassador to Vietnam Kristien Abdi hopes that ASEAN friends get to know Indonesian culture and people. (Photo: WVR/Nguyen Hong) |
Chairing the Tea party, Spouse of Indonesian Ambassador to Vietnam Kristien Abdi hoped that ASEAN friends get to know Indonesian culture and people, thus to deepen solidarity and friendship among ASEAN countries.
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| AWCH members were introduced to Angklung, an Indonesian traditional musical instrument made of bamboo. (Photo: WVR/Nguyen Hong) |
At the Tea party, AWCH members were introduced to Angklung, an Indonesian traditional musical instrument made of bamboo, which was recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2010.
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| The Angklung is a musical instrument made of bamboo tubes attached to a bamboo frame. (Photo: WVR/Nguyen Hong) |
The Angklung is a musical instrument made of a varying number of bamboo tubes attached to a bamboo frame.The base of the frame is held in one hand of the player, while the other hand shakes the instrument, causing a repeating note to sound.
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| ASEAN Ladies experience playing Angklung in Hanoi. (Photo: WVR/Nguyen Hong) |
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| AWCH members listen to instructions on how to play the Angklung. (Photo: WVR/Nguyen Hong) |
After listening to the introduction, ASEAN ladies have joyfully experienced being Angklung players.
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| ASEAN ladies joyfully practise playing Angklung. (Photo: WVR/Nguyen Hong) |
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| ASEAN ladies experience being Angklung players.(Photo: WVR/Nguyen Hong) |
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| Memorable moments of AWCH in playing Angklung. (Photo: WVR/Nguyen Hong) |
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| AWCH members take a group photo with Angklung. (Photo: WVR/Nguyen Hong) |
AWCH members take a group photo with Angklung, keeping their unforgettable experiences.