(BGO) – Quan ho (love duet folk singing), Ca tru (ceremonial singing) and Then practice are heritage recognized by UNESCO as the intangible cultural heritage of the world, especially Ca tru as the heritage in need of urgent safeguarding. Locating in a mountainouse and midland area in ancient Kinh Bac land, Bac Giang houses three heritage. For recent years, the cultural heritage is well preserved in the localities to promote the value and enhance the spiritual life for people.
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Quan ho is always performed at important cultural event. |
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The male artisans Dang Nam and Phu Hiep in Van Ha commune (Viet Yen district) are the core to preserve the soul of Quan ho. |
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The young Quan ho talents. |
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The festival at ancient Quan ho village Sen Ho in Viet Yen district. |
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Members of Ca tru singing club in Yen Dung district perform at Ba Tong communal house. |
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Ca tru singing club in Dong Lo commune (Hiep Hoa district) practise at the village communal house. |
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A Ca tru performance. |
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The artisan Luc Xuan Tich in Son Hai commune (Luc Ngan district). |
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The artists perform Then singing with Tinh instrument. |