Dong Son bronze drums have long been considered a brilliant symbol of Vietnam's wet rice civilization, leaving a deep impression on the hearts of the nation through many generations. Appearing since the Hung King period, bronze drums are not only a product of Dong Son culture but also a symbol of the interaction between humans and nature, between the past and the present. With delicately carved images on the drum surface, the echoes of bronze drums have spread throughout the villages and valleys, where the wet rice civilization was born and grew.
Bronze drums discovered in sacred lands such as Phu Tho, Thanh Hoa, and many other localities across the country have demonstrated the development of the Red River agricultural civilization. Bronze drums, in addition to being musical instruments in religious ceremonies, also have profound spiritual significance and demonstrate the power of the leaders in the early period of nation building. During ceremonies to worship gods or battles to protect the homeland, the resounding sound of bronze drums has aroused the spirit of the people, adding strength to the journey to preserve and promote national identity.
Dong Son bronze drum, the pinnacle of civilization in the Hung King era. Photo: VNA
The art of casting Dong Son bronze drums is a powerful testament to the intelligence and creativity of the ancient Vietnamese. With the perfect bronze casting technique, our ancestors created drums with sophisticated carvings, which clearly reflected the life of the Vietnamese people at that time. Vivid images such as rice farming, hunting, fishing, along with religious rituals, showed the prosperity and prosperity of a developed agricultural society, closely connected with nature and beliefs.
Not only a musical instrument, bronze drums are also a symbol of power and a valuable asset of tribal leaders. Large drums with elaborate patterns are considered a symbol of wealth and power. When a leader passes away, the bronze drum is often used as a burial object, accompanying him on his journey to protect his homeland in the afterlife, and at the same time conveying spiritual values from generation to generation.
Dragon and Fairy on Phu Xuyen bronze drum. Photo: luocsutocviet
Over thousands of years of history, Dong Son bronze drums still retain their cultural and spiritual values. The image of bronze drums is a precious heritage of the ancient Vietnamese people, a symbol of national pride and a deep mark in the history of Vietnamese culture. Today, bronze drums are kept in museums and displayed in many places, becoming living proof of the existence and development of a brilliant civilization.
In particular, at the Hung Temple Festival - where the Hung Kings are worshiped, the sound of Dong Son bronze drums resounds like a sacred ritual, symbolizing the continuation of a long-standing cultural tradition. From Phu Tho, the cradle of Dong Son culture, the sound of bronze drums spreads everywhere, arousing national pride and reminding people of their roots. This activity honors heritage and reminds future generations of patriotism, sacrifice and solidarity that our ancestors have left behind through many generations.
Dong Son bronze drums, after thousands of years, still maintain their position as a brilliant symbol of the wet rice civilization, a priceless cultural heritage of the Vietnamese people. The solemn echoes of the bronze drums not only reflect the prosperity and prosperity of a bygone era but also continue to be a source of inspiration and motivation for future generations to preserve and promote this precious cultural value, contributing to building a strong and stable Vietnam in the flow of history.
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