Vietnam prioritises safeguarding intangible cultural heritage facing risk of being lost
Vietnam will prioritise the protection of intangible cultural heritage at risk of fading away or being lost, and those of ethnic communities living in far-flung areas, according a newly-issued Government decree.
Product of embroidery craft village in Ninh Hai commune, Hoa Lu district, Ninh Binh province (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam will prioritise the protection of intangiblecultural heritage at risk of fading away or being lost, and those of ethniccommunities living in far-flung areas, according a newly-issued Governmentdecree.
The document stipulates that the principlein managing, protecting, and promoting the value of intangible cultural heritageis to ensure that they are practiced to guide people and communities towards goodcultural values, preserve identity, foster comprehensive social development,ensure community and social safety, and protect the environment.
Mo Muong belief of the Muong ethnic group in Nho Quan, Ninh Binh is recognised as national intangible cultural heritage. (Photo: VNA)
Heritage assets of different communities are equally respected, and the priority is given to the decision-making rights ofthe host communities for the long-term and continuous existence and practice ofthe heritage, in accordance with Vietnam's laws on cultural heritage andinternational documents to which Vietnam is a member.
For heritage inventory, those in the UNESCO’sRepresentative List will be checked every six years, every four years for those inneed of urgent safeguarding, and every three years for those in the nationallist./.
The People’s Committee of Hanoi’s Tay Ho district has organised a sticky rice festival and a ceremony to announce the craft of cooking sticky rice in Phu Thuong village as a national intangible cultural heritage.
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung has issued decisions on the inclusion of traditional performing arts, festivals, scripts and crafts, among others, in the list of national intangible cultural heritage.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has agreed on the submission of the dossiers on “Mo Muong” and the “art of Cheo” to UNESCO to seek the inscription of these intangible cultural heritage elements into world lists.
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Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
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For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
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Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
The cultural event in Canberra not only fostered cultural exchanges between Vietnam and Australia but also contributed to promoting Vietnam’s image internationally
Product of embroidery craft village in Ninh Hai commune, Hoa Lu district, Ninh Binh province (Photo: VNA) 
Mo Muong belief of the Muong ethnic group in Nho Quan, Ninh Binh is recognised as national intangible cultural heritage. (Photo: VNA) 
