KHAC CHI BAMBOO MUSIC

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Ages: 5 and over • Duration: 45 minutes

Embark on an exciting and laughter-filled journey into the sounds of the Orient! Combining education and humour, this talented duo helps harness your inner musician with some unique audience participation and musical explorationincluding a fascinating take on familiar songs like Frère Jacques and The Chicken Dance!

The Khac Chi Ensemble introduces children to some of Vietnam’s most unique and coolest instruments — many of which you won’t see in Canada — like the dan bau (one-stringed zither) and the dan trung (suspended bamboo xylophone). Each performance is a charming cultural experience and a spectacle of phenomenal musicianship, humour and interaction.

 “A largely unknown treasure…some of the rarest fantastic instruments in the world. One listen and it’s understandable why people are flocking to the music…” – Now Magazine, Toronto

Curriculum Connections: Vietnamese culture, cultural awareness and traditions, music appreciation, storytelling, creative expressions, rhythms, dance and world music.