Free Xam Singing Festival Opens at Hanoi’s Temple of Literature on July 29

On the evening of 29 July 2026, a free cultural event called “Vọng Phách Kinh Kỳ” was held at Hồ Văn, part of the Văn Miếu – Quốc Tử Giám (Temple of Literature) complex in Hanoi. The project, organized by the Night Tour of the Temple of Literature, aims to promote the traditional Xam singing art to a wider audience, especially young people.

The program, running from 18:00 to 21:00, featured live Xam performances, interactive workshops, and activities that recreated the atmosphere of the historic Kinh Kỳ market. Visitors of any nationality could attend at no charge. Organisers clarified that the free ticket applies only to the “Vọng Phách Kinh Kỳ” portion; other night‑tour components such as the “Tinh hoa đạo học” show and 3D‑mapping performances remain ticketed.