Tuong Binh Hiep lacquerware art becomes national intangible heritage
The traditional art of lacquerware in the southern province of Binh Duong’s Tuong Binh Hiep ward has been accredited as a national intangible heritage.
Mother Goddess worship reflects the Vietnamese folk culture
Mother Goddess worship, or Dao Mau, was recognized as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity at a UNESCO conference in Ethiopia, on December 1st. This folk belief embodying the Vietnamese folk culture has stood the test of time.
Whale Worshipping Festival recognised as cultural heritage
The “Cau Ngu” (Whale Worshipping) Festival of the central province of Phu Yen has been recognised as national intangible cultural heritage.
Hanoi announces urgent protection-prioritised heritages
As many as 11 heritages, among 1,793 intangible cultural heritages in Hanoi require urgent protection.
Xoe dance dossier for UNESCO recognition prepared
The Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism and the People’s Committee of Yen Bai province on October 26 jointly held a conference to build a national dossier on Xoe dance of Thai ethnic people to submit for UNESCO recognition as an intangible heritage of humanity.