The annual event has the aim of promoting the spirit of national solidarity, as well as honoring, preserving, and promoting the cultural heritage values of the 54 ethnic groups in the country. This event contributes to raising public awareness about the importance of conserving and practicing culture.
The event is a part of the activities to celebrate the 93rd anniversary of the establishment of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (November 18, 1930-2023) and Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day (November 23).
The highlights of the event will include the opening ceremony, as well as the 2nd culture, sports, and tourism exchange program of ethnic minorities to be held on November 23.
Various activities will be organized during the event, such as art performance festivals, programs to enact festivals and cultural rituals, activities to introduce traditional foods and costumes, and a photo exhibition.
Additionally, there will be programs introducing festivals and customs of the Nung people in Bac Kan province and the Muong people in Thanh Hoa province. There will also be a culture exchange festival that brings together ethnic communities from the southwest, Central Highlands, and northwest regions. Lastly, there will be a photo exhibition showcasing the cultural identities of the 54 ethnic groups.
Sepulchre Statues in the Central Highlands
Located in the cultural space of the Gongs in the Central Highlands, which was recognized as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity, sepulchre statues are evaluated as unique masterpieces of the art and spiritual culture of the ethnic groups in the area.
Localities heartened by joyous spring festivals
NDO – Numerous locals and visitors flocked to Ky Phu commune, Nho Quan district, Ninh Binh province, on the opening day of the provincial culture and sports festival on February 16.
Joy and pride in international recognition of national heritages
NDO – As the art of xoan singing is soon to be lifted from the UNESCO list of cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding, Dr Le Thi Minh Ly from the National Cultural Heritage Centre expressed her joy at the achievements Vietnam has made over the past year in protecting cultural heritages.
Protecting Minority Culture Through Workshop
NDO/VNA – How to protect and bring into play the values of folk culture of ethnic minority groups in Vietnam was discussed at a workshop held at the National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi on December 14.
Decoration art in traditional costume of Red Dao people recognised as national heritage
NDO – The Tuyen Quang provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism in coordination with Na Hang district’s authorities hosted a ceremony on October 12 to receive a certificate honouring the decoration art in traditional costumes of local Red Dao ethnic groups as a national intangible heritage.
