Wood weaving toolkit recognised as national treasure

The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the southern province of Binh Duong has announced a decision recognising its Phu Chanh wood weaving toolkit as a national treasure.

The toolkit dated back to the end of the 3rd century BC - 1st century AD. It includes 23 items which were discovered in Phu Chanh commune of Tan Uyen district in 1998 and 2001.

Binh Duong also recognised Tan Khang – Ba Tra martial arts in Tan Uyen town and Binh Duong pottery craft as national intangible cultural heritage.

One this occasion, the province honoured organisations and individuals for contributions to preserving and promoting the Phu Chanh wood weaving toolkit, the martial arts and pottery crafts./.

VNA