H’re people’s brocade weaving recognised as national intangible cultural heritage Traditional brocade products of H're people are popular among other ethnic groups, serving the daily needs of communities, contributing to conserving the locality’s traditional culture and improving incomes for weavers. … [Read more...] about H’re people’s brocade weaving recognised as national intangible cultural heritage
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Ancient pagoda in Nam Dinh recognised as national cultural heritage
Keo Hanh Thien Pagoda is one of the most ancient pagodas in Vietnam whose architecture has been preserved intact over its 400 year-old history. — (Source: vuanhiepanh.com) Nam Dinh (VNA) – Over-400-year-old Keo Hanh Thien Pagoda in the northern province of Nam Dinh has been recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage. A ceremony was held in Xuan Truong district on October 8 to receive the recognition and also kick off the Keo Hanh Thien Pagoda Festival 2019. According to Tran Le Doai, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, the ancient pagoda, which dates back to the Ly Dynasty (1009–1225), was a space for villagers to pay tribute to Zen master Duong Khong Lo, who significantly contributed to the development of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha during the Ly Dynasty. “The National Intangible Cultural Heritage recognition will promote the historical, cultural and architectural values of Keo Hanh Thien Pagoda,” he … [Read more...] about Ancient pagoda in Nam Dinh recognised as national cultural heritage
Ministry adds seven to heritage list
The Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism has given seven additional artistic and cultural practices the designation of national intangible cultural heritage. They include bamboo handicraft in the Northern province of Bắc Ninh’s Xuân Lai village; Nghinh Ông (Whale Worshipping) festival in the southern province of Bến Tre; Cầu Ngư (Whale Worshipping) festival in Central city of Đà Nẵng; festivals to honour Lê Chân General and national hero Trương Định in the northern city of Hải Phòng; and the southern province of Tiền Giang, respectively; Ancient Thai scripts in the northern province of Sơn La; and Cái Răng flooding market in the southern city of Cần Thơ. The head of the People’s Committee of each province will be responsible for state management of the cultural heritage. NHÂN DÂN (THE PEOPLE) … [Read more...] about Ministry adds seven to heritage list
First folk festival to highlight Hanoi’s traditional culture, heritage
Products of Van Phuc silk village (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The first-ever folk festival honouring Hanoi’s traditional and contemporary culture as well as cultural heritages will be held at the Ly Thai To Statue Square beside Hoan Kiem Lake in the heart of the capital city on November 15-17, according to the municipal Department of Culture and Sports. The festival is part of activities to mark the Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day (November 23) and respond to the city’s nomination to the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. An exhibiting area will be set up to introduce local traditional craft villages like Van Phuc silk village, Bat Trang pottery village, Phu Vinh bamboo and rattan village, and Ha Thai lacquer village. Besides, the villages’ modern products that meet demands of domestic and foreign markets will be nudged closer to the visitors. In addition, a traditional art space will offer an opportunity for local residents and tourists to discover the … [Read more...] about First folk festival to highlight Hanoi’s traditional culture, heritage
First folk festival to highlight Hanoi’s traditional culture, heritages
Products of Van Phuc silk village The festival is part of activities to mark the Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day (November 23) and respond to the city’s nomination to the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. … [Read more...] about First folk festival to highlight Hanoi’s traditional culture, heritages