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‘Market song’: from begging to ‘cultural heritage’

A traditional music performance which is said to belong to the ordinary people begging in cities for a living. Songs and music are often performed at an open market’s corner. Audience drop coins/notes in front of performers. This performance disappeared in 1990s when Vietnam’s economy became better and the number of people begging in cities reduced. Now, artists are revitalizing it, turning it into a ‘cultural heritage’.