Bac Lieu Province

I am returning/I have just returned from a journey to Bac Lieu province, where Cao Van Lau, the original composer of "Vong Co", was born, grew up, and composed his music. The weather and landscape are characteristic of the Me Kong Delta. In the morning, the weather is more comfortable, sunny and the air is fresh. Along the 1A national Street are hundreds of fruit trees. Behind these ancient/very old trees are huge green rice fields.It is wonderful when we get up early and ride bicycles under the shadows of these trees. However, the most important thing I want to stress is that the famous Vong Co songs, such as "Da Co Hoai Lang". were composed here by Cao Van Lau. This song is popular not only in Bac Lieu but also in in the whole country. Everyone, from the old people to the children, have heard this Vong Co song. In this region, Vong Co is performed at almost all parties, meetings, at schools, in the markets, and homes. It is more loved by the local people than any other kind of music. The local people are also glad to teach visitors who want to sing a song.