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Cultural experts have suggested diversifying preservation methods of UNESCO-recognised Then singing, on the basis of its original values.

“Then” singing practice of Vietnam’s ethnic groups of Tay, Nung, Thai has been named in the list of Intangible Cultural Heritages of Humanity.

“Then” practice of Vietnam’s ethnic groups of Tay, Nung, Thai has been named in the list of Intangible Cultural Heritages of Humanity, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s Department of Cultural Heritage said on December 13.

“Xam” (blind wanderers’ music) is a centuries-old singing style of the Vietnamese people, which has long been recognised as an important piece of the nation’s cultural heritage.

The northern region and Ninh Binh xam (blind buskers' singing) clubs competition 2019 began in Ninh Binh province on December 3.

Vi - Giam folk singing is simple, but profound, creating a particular language to reflect the rich and diverse life of the people of the Nghe region in north central Vietnam.

November 23 is Vietnam’s Cultural Heritage Day which aims to promote and honour the values of unique cultural heritage elements of Vietnam.

Hue folk singing is a variation of Hue royal court music, played on traditional musical instruments with the singers dressed in the ao dai (traditional long dress).

The Culture, and Sports Department of the central province of Thua Thien-Hue is compiling a scientific dossier for Hue folk singing to seek UNESCO’s recognition as part of the world intangible heritage.

Ca tru singing was put on a list of Intangible Cultural Heritages in need of urgent safeguarding back in 2009 due to the dwindling number of people who had mastered the art.

A wide range of attractive activities are being held at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi from November 1-30, aiming to honour the cultural quintessence of Vietnamese ethnic groups.

Trong Quan singing is a traditional art form in Bac Ninh province for centuries. However, the province has faced various difficulties in preservation of the traditional singing.

Trong quan Duc Bac singing - response folk singing between male and female groups – has been practised by locals in the northern province of Vinh Phuc for centuries and has become a cultural “speciality” of the locality.

A myriad of activities are taking place in Hanoi on the occasion of the traditional Mid-Autumn Festival.

A ceremony was held in the northern province of Bac Giang on September 7 to celebrate 10 years since “Dan ca quan ho” (quan ho folk songs) and “ca tru” singing were recognised as part of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity.

The Culture and Sports Department in Hue city, the central province of Thua Thien-Hue, has signed an agreement to coordinate with the city’s Education and Training Department to add Ca Hue (Hue folk singing) to the academic curriculum in local schools.

Thailand’s Public Relations Department (PRD) hosted the ASEAN Friendship Concert 2019 on the theme "Singing Together for Stronger Partnership", using cultural aspects of ASEAN to promote Thailand's role as bloc's chairman this year.

Rosario Ninih Chamini Bianis from Malaysia won the first prize at the ASEAN+3 pop singing contest, which wrapped up in the northern province of Quang Ninh on July 28.

The opening ceremony of the ASEAN +3 pop singing contest was held in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh on July 27.

A special art programme was held at the Road 9 National Martyrs Cemetery in the central province of Quang Tri on July 26 night on the occasion of the 72nd War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27).