A ceremony has been held in the southern province of Binh Thuan to present UNESCO’s certificate recognising the “Art of pottery-making of Cham people” as an Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.

The inclusion of Cham pottery-making on the list of intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent protection underscores Vietnam’s vibrant cultural identity within the global treasure trove of cultural heritage.

For the Cham ethnic people, ceramics not only are used as daily utensils, but more importantly, they are an intermedia for them to connect with gods. Bau Truc pottery village in Ninh Thuan province is a perfect destination for visitors to explore the quintessence of Cham pottery making and their unique culture.

Bau Truc pottery village in the south central province of Ninh Thuan is viewed as a perfect destination for visitors to explore the quintessence of Cham pottery making and their unique culture.

The artistic heritage of Cham pottery has been officially inscribed on UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.

Vietnam will soon officially ask the UNESCO to consider putting the country’s Xoe Thai dance in the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity and Cham pottery making art among Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.