## Preserving Cultural Heritage: An Initiative to Safeguard Vietnam’s Ethnic Arts and Traditions
The upcoming programme, scheduled for Q2 and Q3, aims to preserve and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of several ethnic groups in Vietnam. Specifically, the initiative will focus on the “khen be” (panpipe) art of the Thai people in Nghia Lo, the traditional brocade weaving of the Mong group in Yen Bai province, the “cap sac” maturity ritual of the San Diu ethnics in Vinh Phuc province, and the mask-making art of the Khmer community in Tra Vinh province, located in the Mekong Delta.
Led by the Ministry’s Department of Ethnic Culture, the programme will provide essential equipment and musical instruments to support performance and ritual reenactments. Additionally, photo documentation and documentaries will capture the restoration process, with DVD discs distributed to locals to raise awareness and engage the community in preservation efforts. By encouraging the teaching and learning of folk songs, dances, and cultural rituals, the programme fosters solidarity among the ethnic groups and empowers artisans, village elders, and respected community members in their crucial role as cultural guardians.
Through this initiative, we hope to not only safeguard these unique art forms and traditions but also to promote cultural exchange and appreciation, ensuring that Vietnam’s diverse ethnic heritage thrives for generations to come.
The call from Nam Giang
Tung tung da da – the Co Tu people’s “dance for the Gods”, brings tourists to explore the cultural life of the people living in the midst of the majestic Truong Son mountain range.
Cham ethnic villages shine with impressive cultural characteristics
The mosques with their ancient and impressive architecture are where Cham men practice five religious services a day. Cham women are busy at the loom every day.
Prime Minister attends first Vietnam Brocade Culture Festival
NDO – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc joined Centre Highlanders and visitors at the first Vietnam Brocade Culture Festival, which kicked off in Dak Nong province on January 14.
Ten, a tourism hamlet characteristic of the Mong ethnic group
Ten hamlet in Thai Nguyen province used to be extremely poor. The roads leading to the hamlet were tortuous and steep and the locals lived below the poverty line. But now, thanks to the government’s help, it has become an attractive destination to tourists interested in exploring the Mong culture.
Brocade weaving: dexterity of M’Nong women
M’nong women in many hamlets in Dak Ndrung commune, Dak Nong province, are engaged in weaving brocade fabric. Their colorful products show off their dexterity and diligence and contribute to preserving M’nong tradition and culture.
