(BGO) - A ceremony was held at Nguyen Tat Thanh Square in Tuyen Quang city (Tuyen Quang province) on September 3 night to receive a UNESCO certificate accrediting Practices of Then by Tay, Nung and Thai ethnic minority groups in Vietnam as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity. Bac Giang and 10 localities are honor to house the heritage, including Tuyen Quang, Bac Kan, Cao Bang, Ha Giang, Lang Son, Quang Ninh, Thai Nguyen, Dien Bien, Lai Chau and Lao Cai.
All levels of local authority, sectors and localities in Bac Giang province have focused on conserving the value of cultural heritage in general and the practice of Then in particular, significantly helping enhance the spiritual and cultural life for people.
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On behalf of Bac Giang province, Permanent Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee in Bac Giang province Mai Son receives the UNESCO certificate accrediting Practices of Then as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity. |
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Artisan Luc Xuan Tich in Son Hai commune (Luc Ngan district) teaches the practice of Then to young generation. |
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The art troop of Bac Giang province performs Then singing in Tuyen Quang province. |
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The sound of Dan tinh (handmade gourd lute) on Dong Cao plateau (Son Dong district). |
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Meritorious artisan Chu Thi Hong Van (outer right) in Huong Son commune (Lang Giang district) practices Then ritual. |
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Performance of Dan tinh and Then singing at Xuong Luong festival in Yen The district. |
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The art troop in Na O village, An Lac commune (Son Dong district) practices Then singing. |
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The Then singing club in Huong Son commune (Lang Giang district). |
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Then singing in Nghia Phuong commune (Luc Nam district). |
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