(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
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Program on introducing some intangible cultural heritages
(Cinet) -To honour some intangible cultural heritages of Vietnam recognized by UNESCO from 2003-2011, the MOCST plans to organize a program to introducing some intangible cultural heritages. The Program will organize to perform some interesting items with some Vietnamese intangible cultural heritages recognized by UNESCO from 2003-2011 such as Space of Gong Culture in the Central Highlands of Vietnam, Bac Ninh folk song, Vietnamese court music and folk song(ca tru). It is the first time that the heritages are collected to show the performance in the public in domestic and foreign countries as an opportunity to introduce some treasures and values of Vietnamese intangible cultural heritages. Participating into the program consists of some artisans from some troupes in some provinces and cities such as Hanoi, Bac Ninh, Thua Thien Hue, Lam Dong, Gia Lai and Kon Tum… Besides, the program also organizes a seminar to summarize a 5 year report to carry out the national … [Read more...] about Program on introducing some intangible cultural heritages
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
Dong Ho painting – National intangible cultural heritage
(Cinet)- In the cultural heritage treasure of Vietnam exists a line of folk painting with 500 years, which is Dong Ho painting – a culture heritage is printed on a special kind of do paper. Dong Ho is a small village in Thuan Thanh, Bac Ninh province, located on the southern side of the Duong river (30km to the east from Hanoi,) is one of the villages that remains to preserve ancient cultural relies of Kinh Bac area (red river delta, north of Vietnam.) Dong Ho folk painting is very famous because Dong ho is the only village where people know to make the "do" painting with completely natural materials. The printing paper is made of bark of a tree called "do." The background paper is originally white. People use natural materials to change the colors of the papers which are usually orange, pink, yellow, purple,.. Colors of the painting are refined from various kinds of tree leaves, that people can easily find in Vietnam. Particular, the red color is taken from … [Read more...] about Dong Ho painting – National intangible cultural heritage
Buffalo fighting festival recognised as intangible cultural heritage
(Cinet)- The Do Son buffalo fighting festival in Hai Phong city was officially recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage on September 12. The traditional festival, which is held annually on the ninth day of the eighth lunar month, not only expresses the martial spirit of the local people, but also helps promote the locality's image and tourism potential. Le Khac Nam, Vice Chairman of the Haiphong city People’s Committee said that the festival dating back to 1,000 years was restored in 1990.The festival has been held regular for 24 years. It was recognized in 2000 as one of 15 largest festivals in the country by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Nam noted.On this occasion, the Association of Vietnamese Folklorists (AVF) awarded the title of “Folk Artist” to those who have made great contributions to restoring and developing the Do Son buffalo fighting … [Read more...] about Buffalo fighting festival recognised as 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
Vietnam and South Korea establish Document of the ‘Keo Co’ (Tug of War) folk game to UNESCO for recognition as an intangible cultural heritage
(Cinet) – The MOCST had Document to send the PM about proposing to build Document of the ‘Keo Co’ (Tug of War) folk game to UNESCO for recognition as an intangible cultural heritage. Tug of war is a sport that directly pits two teams against each other in a test of strength. In Vietnam, tug of war is a cultural symbol of people to express belief and hope of people about a happy life. The MOCST proposed the PM to allow some ministries and agencies and South Korea as well as other countries in Asian to establish Document to submit to the UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage in the world in 2015. As regulated, each nation only proposes one document each year. Building a multi-national document is an opportunity for Vietnam to promote a regional and international integration, introducing cultural heritage and picture of locality and photo of Vietnamese land and people to the world. … [Read more...] about Vietnam and South Korea establish Document of the ‘Keo Co’ (Tug of War) folk game to UNESCO for recognition as an intangible cultural heritage
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