THE KHEN |
The khen is
very popular with various ethnic groups in Vietnam, such as the Thai,
the Muong and the H'Mong . The H'Mong use the khen for courting, and as an instrument for khen dances. The khen is a wind instrument consisting of several small bamboo tubes, arranged close together with one end connected to a wooden sound box. The khen may have six, twelve or fourteen bamboo tubes. |