Intangible cultural heritage performed in Da Lat
Vietnam’s five intangible cultural heritage examples of humankind were performed in Da Lat on January 25.
It was the first opportunity for local people and international visitors to watch art troupes perform the cultural rites of five world intangible heritage examples.
They are “nha nhac” (Hue Royal Court music), “quan ho” (Bac Ninh love duet), ceremonial singing, xoan singing and Gong from the Central Highlands. They were all recognised by UNESCO in the 2003-2011 period.
The event, co-organised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Lam Dong province, aimed to promote the value of the intangible heritage examples and develop cultural tourism at home and abroad.
On the same day, the ministry and province held a meeting to review the implementation of a five-year national programme on preserving and utilising the value of the space of Gong culture in the Central Highlands.
During the past five years, the programme has helped enhance the spiritual life of ethnic groups, and boost socio-economic development in the region.
Local authorities stressed the need to protect the cultural environment and raise public awareness of preserving indigenous cultural identities.