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Ta Oi ethnic weaving added to national intangible cultural heritage

The central province of Thua Thien – Hue on January 16 received a certificate recognising the “Zeng” weaving in A Luoi district as part of the national intangible cultural heritage.
Ta Oi ethnic weaving added to national intangible cultural heritage ảnh 1Ta Oi ethnic weaving is added to national intangible cultural heritage (Source: VNA)

Thua Thien – Hue (VNA) - Thecentral province of Thua Thien – Hue on January 16 received a certificaterecognising the “Zeng” weaving in A Luoi district as part of the nationalintangible cultural heritage, the second of its kind in the locality.

Addressing the event, Vice Chairman of the provincialPeople’s Committee Nguyen Dung underlined the long tradition of “Zeng”(brocade) weaving of the Ta Oi ethnic group, saying that the craft has beenpreserved through many generations.

Costumes made from “Zeng” are indispensible in importantcommunity events of the Ta Oi, contributing to creating the unique culturalcharacteristics of the ethnic group.

The recognition is expected to help with the preservation anddevelopment of the traditional craft, which will create more jobs for localresidents and contribute to local tourism development, thus raising income for thelocal ethnic minority community.

Each Zeng product is unique, requiring hard work and creativenessof the woman who makes it. According to Ta Oi tradition, a bride should knowhow to make beautiful “Zeng” items to present to her husband’s family members.

Besides Zeng weaving, the Ca Hue (Hue traditional singing) ofThua Thien-Hue is also listed in the national intangible cultural heritage. -VNA    
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