Chào Show proudly presents a remarkable collection of Vietnamese traditional musical instruments — one of the most extensive and diverse collections featured in a contemporary cultural performance space. Carefully gathered from across the three regions of Vietnam, the collection showcases the richness of the nation’s musical heritage through dozens of unique instruments, each carrying its own history, sound, and cultural identity.
• Region: Northern Vietnam
• Common among: Tày, Nùng, and Thái ethnic groups
• Main materials: Dried gourd, mulberry wood, silk/nylon strings
• Region: Northern Vietnam
• Common among: Kinh people
• Main materials: Wood, silk strings
• Region: Northern Vietnam
• Common among: Kinh people
• Main materials: Bamboo, dried gourd, buffalo horn
• Region: Southern Vietnam
• Common among: Kinh people in Southern Vietnam
• Main materials: Wood, metal strings
• Region: Central Highlands
• Common among: Gia Rai and Ba Na ethnic groups
• Main materials: Lồ ô bamboo, bamboo tubes
• Region: Northwest Vietnam
• Common among: Thái ethnic group
• Main materials: Bamboo, brass reed
• Region: Central Highlands
• Common among: Ethnic groups of the Central Highlands
• Main materials: Stone
• Region: Central Highlands
• Common among: Ethnic groups in Kon Tum and Gia Lai
• Main materials: Lồ ô bamboo, silk/metal strings
• Region: Central Highlands
• Common among: Ê-đê ethnic group
• Main materials: Bamboo, reed
• Region: Central Highlands / Northwest / Northeast Vietnam
• Common among: Various ethnic minority groups
• Main materials: Bronze
• Region: Central Vietnam
• Common among: Chăm people
• Main materials: Elephant bone, buffalo horn, or ancient tamarind wood
• Region: Northern Vietnam
• Common among: Kinh people and various traditional music ensembles
• Main materials: Wood, silk/metal strings, python skin
