GCOSEA: Vietnam Bahnar funeral song
Gong Culture of Southeast Asia Ethnic Group: Bahnar Date: 01 September 2017 Type: Flat Gongs + Knobbed Gongs + Drum Numbers: 15 Location: Đắk Đoa, Gia Lai province, Vietnam The Bahnar are an ethnic group in Vietnam, living from the north to the south and northeast of Vietnamese central highlands, such as Kon Tum, Gia Lai, and the mountainous regions of Binh Dinh and Phu Yen. Bahnar was historically called as Mada by Cham group during the 15th century Cahmpa Kingdom. Bahnar people belong to the northern Bahnaric sub branch of MonKhmer language family. Bahnar language has been adapted by many words from the Jarai group and also influenced by French through the colonial era. Thus the number of Bahnar people have been converted into christianity, although they still believe their local animistic beliefs and conduct ritual ceremonies throughout the year. For the ritual ceremonies, the Bahnar people use the musical instruments such as gongs and drums to play music along with the dance. The variety of music
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