T’rung is one of the popular musical instruments closely associated with the spiritual life of the Bahnar, TSedan, Giarai, Ede and other ethnic minority groups in the Central Highlands of Vietnam.



In the majestic Central Highlands, T’rung is often played after back-breaking farm work and during evening get-together in the communal house around a bonfire with young boys and girls singing and dancing merrily. The sounds of the gong and T’rung also mingle together at wedding parties and village festivals.


Vietnam’s national music bands have never neglected the role of T’rung, an instrument which is original and made of simple materials, but highly appreciated at performances in the famous musical halls of many foreign countries.