Ca Hue has been around for over 300 years and is a typical tourist product of Hue. However, Hue singing performances are still mostly spontaneous and not strictly managed. In addition, the number of veteran artists still pursuing Ca Hue is not much, while young artists have few opportunities to study in depth due to the influence of commercialization.
Artist Thanh Huong, one of the last Hue folk singers, has also passed away.
From that alarming situation, the Department of Culture and Sports decided to implement the project "Promoting the value and building Hue singing into a unique cultural service product, period 2020 to 2025", with 6 specific goals, including: Improving the quality of sample art programs, ensuring the uniqueness of Hue singing to serve tourists, contributing to affirming the brand of Hue singing; Researching the planning and forming performance venues, spaces, infrastructure serving Hue singing performance activities on the Perfume River (boat docks, support services...).
The dragon boat system on the Perfume River will soon be restored. In addition, the project will build boat stations to pick up and drop off passengers along the route so that Hue singing activities on the river become more organized.
Specifically, the work of building model Hue singing programs will include a model Hue singing program serving tourists on the Perfume River and outdoors: Nghenh Luong Dinh, Thuong Bac Park, Quoc Hoc stele, Bui Thi Xuan Park... and a model Hue singing program performed in auditorium spaces at 148 Bui Thi Xuan, Hue City and some addresses: Chau Huong Vien, palaces, garden houses...
Some locations are expected to organize sample Hue singing programs in the coming time:
Welcoming Liang Pavilion
Hue Palace
Hue garden house
The design of souvenirs, the production of musical instruments, paintings, and photos combined with the space for displaying and introducing costumes and musical instruments for Hue singing performances are also taken into account in the project. In addition, the project will develop a code of conduct for Hue singing performances, a set of standards on means, location conditions, and performance space. At the same time, the Hue Singing Association will be established to promote the self-management role of businesses to avoid unhealthy competition.
