The art of Don Ca Tai Tu’s music and songs in southern Vietnam hasofficially become part of the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage ofHumanity.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific andCultural Organisation (UNESCO) announced the decision on December 5during the eighth session of its Intergovernmental Committee for theSafeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage that is taking place inBaku, Azerbaijan, from December 2-7.
Known as a musical artthat has both scholarly and folk roots, Don Ca Tai Tu (amateur singing)developed in southern Vietnam in the late 19th century.
People in the south consider it an indispensable spiritual culturalactivity and a highly valued part of their cultural heritage, which isperformed at numerous events, such as festivals, death anniversaryrituals, and celebratory social events. The audience can join in bypractising, making comments or creating new lyrics for songs.
This genre of Vietnamese folk music was among 14 entries added to theUNESCO’s list, including traditional Japanese Washoku cooking methods,kimjang-the making and sharing of traditional kimchi dish of theRepublic of Korea, Belgian horseback shrimp fishing, Jamdani weaving inBangladesh and the Cirio de Nazare religious festival in Brazil, amongothers.
Established in 2008, the Intangible CulturalHeritage list comprises some 100 traditional events from around theglobe and is designed to help demonstrate the diversity of this heritageand raise awareness about its importance.
To date, Vietnamhas had 17 world-recognised heritage items. The first recognition wasgiven the Hue imperial relic complex in 1992. Ha Long Bay was twicelisted as world heritage in 1994 and 2000. Hoi An ancient town and MySon sanctuary received the honor in 1999, followed by the Hue RoyalCourt music in 2003 and the Central Highlands gongs in 2005. Over thelast five years, Hanoi’s Royal citadel and the Ho Dynasty’s citadel wonthe world recognition.
Intangible cultural heritage namelyTru singing, Quan Ho folk singing, Giong festival, Xoan singing and theWorshipping rituals of the Hung Kings were also listed as worldheritage. The Nguyen dynasty’s woodblocks, Vinh Nghiem pagoda’swoodblocks and 82 steles of doctorate degree holders from 1442 to 1779have been included.-VNA
The United Nations Educational, Scientific andCultural Organisation (UNESCO) announced the decision on December 5during the eighth session of its Intergovernmental Committee for theSafeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage that is taking place inBaku, Azerbaijan, from December 2-7.
Known as a musical artthat has both scholarly and folk roots, Don Ca Tai Tu (amateur singing)developed in southern Vietnam in the late 19th century.
People in the south consider it an indispensable spiritual culturalactivity and a highly valued part of their cultural heritage, which isperformed at numerous events, such as festivals, death anniversaryrituals, and celebratory social events. The audience can join in bypractising, making comments or creating new lyrics for songs.
This genre of Vietnamese folk music was among 14 entries added to theUNESCO’s list, including traditional Japanese Washoku cooking methods,kimjang-the making and sharing of traditional kimchi dish of theRepublic of Korea, Belgian horseback shrimp fishing, Jamdani weaving inBangladesh and the Cirio de Nazare religious festival in Brazil, amongothers.
Established in 2008, the Intangible CulturalHeritage list comprises some 100 traditional events from around theglobe and is designed to help demonstrate the diversity of this heritageand raise awareness about its importance.
To date, Vietnamhas had 17 world-recognised heritage items. The first recognition wasgiven the Hue imperial relic complex in 1992. Ha Long Bay was twicelisted as world heritage in 1994 and 2000. Hoi An ancient town and MySon sanctuary received the honor in 1999, followed by the Hue RoyalCourt music in 2003 and the Central Highlands gongs in 2005. Over thelast five years, Hanoi’s Royal citadel and the Ho Dynasty’s citadel wonthe world recognition.
Intangible cultural heritage namelyTru singing, Quan Ho folk singing, Giong festival, Xoan singing and theWorshipping rituals of the Hung Kings were also listed as worldheritage. The Nguyen dynasty’s woodblocks, Vinh Nghiem pagoda’swoodblocks and 82 steles of doctorate degree holders from 1442 to 1779have been included.-VNA
