Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnamese photographer Nguyen A published on December 30 aphoto book featuring 11 UNESCO-recognised Vietnamese cultural heritage practices.
The book was publishedby the Vietnam News Agency publishing house.
The intangible culturalheritages presented in the book include: theBelief in the Mother Goddesses of Three Realms (a traditional practice with along history in Vietnam); tug-of-war folk game; Vi and Giam folksong of Nghe Tinh; Don ca tai tu -a traditional musical art form of the south; the worship of Hung kings; Xoan singing in Phú Thọ; Giong festival at Phu Dong and Soctemples; Quan ho folk singing; Ca Tru ceremonial singing; the cultural space of gong inthe Central Highlands, and Hue royal court music.
Eachintangible heritage is featured in the work’s 30 pages and illustrated bybeautiful texts and photos.
Nguyen A travelled across the country in 2016 tocapture these heritages and meet with heritage artisans.-VNA