Boi Dam festival (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said it has added three cultural heritages of Hanoi to the national intangible cultural heritage list. They are Boi Dam (boat racing) Festival in Tay Tuu ward, Bac Tu Liem district, Truong Lam communal house festival in Viet Hung ward, Long Bien district and Tan Vien Mountain God worshipping in Ba Vi district. The ministry has also added 17 other intangible cultural heritages of Bac Kan, Can Tho, Ha Giang, Lao Cai, Lang Son, Son La, Thai Nguyen and Vinh Phuc to the list. Statistics of the Department of Cultural Heritage show that the national list now has 248 cultural intangible heritages. According to Circular 04/2010/TT-BVHTTDL, intangible cultural heritage to be added to the list of national intangible cultural heritages must meet criteria representing community-based and locally-based identity, reflecting cultural diversity and people’s creativeness, being passed through … [Read more...] about Hanoi has three more national intangible cultural heritages
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Korea seeks UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status for its cuisine
The Korean government is seeking to have Korean traditional cuisine, also known as Hansik, listed by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The Cultural Heritage Administration of Korea formed a committee to develop and implement an action plan to promote Korean traditional cuisine, and held its first strategic meeting on July 1. The meeting was attended by a number of distinguished specialists, including Han Bok-ryeo, a recognized “Important Intangible Cultural Property” of Korea for her knowledge of Joseon dynasty court cuisine. Bali, Indonesia, this November. The committee also aims to include kimchi and Korean traditional recipes on the list. Korea holds 11 UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity listings. left) Han Bok-ryeo, a recognized “Important Intangible Cultural Property” of Korea (right) Sinseonno, one of the Korean traditional recipes (Photos courtesy of the Institute of Korean Royal Cuisine) … [Read more...] about Korea seeks UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status for its cuisine
Document on intangible cultural heritages submitting to UNESCO in 2012-2016 periods
(Cinet) – The MOCST has had Document No. 4445/BVHTTDL-DSVH sending to National Committee of UNESO on taking some opinions about a list of some intangible cultural heritages to submit to UNESCO in the 2012-2016 period. To implement a maintenance and a development of cultural heritages at international level, the MOCST collected some proposals from some locals and takes some opinions from some experts and relevant agencies to build 12 proposals on intangible cultural heritage s to be submitted to UNESCO from 2012 to 2016 including as follows: This activity aims to preserve, promote and glorify values of cultural heritage at the international level, contributing to popularizing the national image and attracting tourists. The Prime Minister permitted the making of 12 proposals to submit to UNESCO. They are the oral art of the Central Highland epics, water puppetry in the northern river delta, singing art in the central provinces of Nghe An and Ha Tinh, the art of pottery making by … [Read more...] about Document on intangible cultural heritages submitting to UNESCO in 2012-2016 periods
Intangible Cultural Heritage Documentation Seminar in Vietnam opens
(Cinet)- The seminar consists of 9 discussions of some Vietnamese and South Korea experts to discuss about some intangible cultural heritage documents. The Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Documentation Seminar is co-organized by Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Asia-Pacific Region (ICHCAP) under the auspices of UNESCO, the Vietnamese Institute for Musicology (VIM) and the Department of Cultural Heritage (DCH) and Viet Nam Institute of Culture and Art Studies (VICAS), is being held from 2 to 6 July in Hanoi, Viet Nam. It is a chance for staffs of VIM, Department of Cultural Heritage and Departments of Culture, Sport and Tourism to exchange experience and assist understanding of intangible cultural heritage documentation with help from the experts . The sessions also focused on special lecturers from Korea, Mr Bong-Nam Park (award-winning director, International Documentary Festival Amsterdam), Mr Gwan Jo Jeong (jury of Gangneung Danoje festival documentary film), Mr Sang … [Read more...] about Intangible Cultural Heritage Documentation Seminar in Vietnam opens
33 intangible cultural heritages honoured
(Cinet)- According to Cultural Heritage Law, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (the MOCST) has announced a list of 33 examples of intangible cultural heritage.The intangible cultural list includes folk-art performances, traditional festivals, religious customs, oral traditions and handicraft techniques.There are 11 folk performance arts are named in the list, including the Vietnam Royal Court Music in the central Thua Thien-Hue province, the Space of Gong Culture in the Central Highlands of Vietnam, the Bac Ninh Folk Songs in northern Bac Ninh and Bac Giang provinces, Ca Tru (Ceremonial singing) in 15 provinces and cities, Xoan singing in northern Phu Tho province, southern amateur music in 21 provinces and cities, Cao Lan and San Chi folk songs in Bac Giang province, the Binh Dinh traditional martial arts in central Binh Dinh province and water puppetry in northern Hai Duong province.Traditional festivals consist of the Giong Festival at Phu Dong and Soc Temples in Hanoi, the … [Read more...] about 33 intangible cultural heritages honoured
Dong Ho folk woodcut painting recognized as National Intangible Cultural Heritage
(Cinet)- On March 06, The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has listed Dong Ho folk woodcut painting as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage. The making of Dong Ho folk woodcut painting has its roots in Song Ho commune, Thuan Thanh district. Traditionally, Dong Ho painting, which reflected a wide range of themes, especially good luck wishes, historical figures and folk allegories, was part of the essential decorations in each Vietnamese family during the traditional Tet (lunar New Year) festival. According to the villagers, the making of Dong Ho painting dates back to the 11th century during the reign of the Ly dynasty (1009-1225). However, researchers said the craft began under the rule of the Le dynasty (1428-1788). In making the painting, Dong Ho craftsmen used raw materials from nature, including making sheets of printing papers from bark of “do” tree and creating colours from earth, burnt bamboo leaves, sea shell. After printing, the finished painting … [Read more...] about Dong Ho folk woodcut painting recognized as National Intangible Cultural Heritage
MOCST announced new national intangible cultural heritages
(Cinet)- The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has announced a list of five national intangible cultural heritages (third phase). They are Vinh Nghiem pagoda festival in Tri Yen commune, Yen Dung district,Bac Giang province; Phu Day festival in Kim Thai, Vu Ban district, the Nam Dinh province; Nghinh Ong festival in Can Gio district, Ho Chi Minh City; folk singing in Thang Binh district, Duy Xuyen district, Dien Ban district, Tam Ky City and Hoi An City, Quang Nam province; sedge mat weaving in Dinh Yen and Dinh An communes, Lap Vo district, Dong Thap province.According tothe decisionissuedthislist, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism asked chairmen of People’s Committees at all levels where heritages are located to take responsibility on state management of intangible cultural heritages according to regulations of laws on cultural … [Read more...] about MOCST announced new national intangible cultural heritages
Honouring Certificate for “Don ca tai tu” in the Southern as intangible cultural heritage of humanity
(Cinet) – The honouring ceremony of “Don ca tai tu” in the Southern as intangible cultural heritage of humanity will take place on February 22, 2014. On January 15, the Govermental Office promulgated Document No. 357/VPCP-KGVX sending to the MOCST to organize the honouring ceremony of “Don ca tai tu” in the Southern as intangible cultural heritage of humanity. Accordingly, the PM approves for the MOCST to organize the honouring ceremony of Organization about Education, Science and Culture of the UNESCO on February 22, 2014. The arts of “Don ca tai tu” in the Southern, Vietnam is officially honoured in list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity on December 05, 2013 in the 8th session of the Inter-Govermental Committee on protecting intangible cultural heritage in Baku, Azerbaijan Republic. The arts of “Don ca tai tu” in the Southern, Vietnam is performed at numerous events, such as festivals, ‘death anniversary' … [Read more...] about Honouring Certificate for “Don ca tai tu” in the Southern as intangible cultural heritage of humanity
Recognizing more 7 national intangible cultural heritages
Illustrative image (Cinet)- Decision No. 829/QĐ-BVHTTDL on March 10, 2016 of Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism relates to add seven new events to the national list of intangible cultural heritages.Accordingly, 7 national intangible cultural heritages comprises as follows:1. Xuan Lai Bamboo Craft Village, Gia Binh district, Bac Ninh provinceXuan Lai is also famous for interior handicraft from bamboo such as sofa, rocking chair, bookshelf, bamboo house, coffee table, wardrobe, and small items such as glass pad, clothes hanger, and flower vase.2. Nghinh Ong Festival, Binh Thang commune, Binh Dai district, Be Tre provinceThe festival features the customs and beliefs of ancient seafarers, for the purpose of demand for prosperous country, good weather, favorable fishing.The festival Nghinh Ong is the definition of traditional cultural activities of coastal people, hidden deep inside there is a legitimate dream of fishermen as a tribute to the sea.3. Cau Ngu … [Read more...] about Recognizing more 7 national intangible cultural heritages
Vietnam’s xoan singing recognised as intangible cultural heritage of humanity
The decision was made at a meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Republic of Korea, on December 8.In November 2011, xoan singing of Phu Tho province was listed by the UN’s cultural body as an element of heritage in need of urgent safeguarding as it was scarcely practised by the locals.Since then, a concerted effort has been made to revive the art, with measures ranging from promoting community awareness and participation to teaching the art to schoolchildren and restoring the temples where xoan singing is usually performed.The action taken by both the local communities and the government has helped xoan singing to avoid the risk of disappearing into oblivion.In 2009, there were roughly just 100 practitioners, more than half of whom were over 60, belonging to four original guilds that performed occasionally but today these guilds have nearly 200 members with the average age of 35.Eight years ago, among the most … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s xoan singing recognised as intangible cultural heritage of humanity