There are 4 heritages recognized this time. In Decision No. 1350/QD-BVHTTDL dated May 14, 2025, the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism decided to include the heritage "The art of Chhay-dam drum performance of the Khmer people in Tri Ton district and Tinh Bien town, An Giang province" in the List of National Intangible Cultural Heritage, a type of folk performing art.
Chhay-dam drum performance is a unique folk performing art of the Khmer people, often performed during festivals. When performing Chhay-dam drum, the artist wears the drum on his belly, beats the drum with his hands or elbows... the rhythm is accompanied by graceful and skillful drum dance movements. Chhay-dam drum performance can be performed by one or more people.
Chhay-dam drum performer.
The remaining heritages recognized as National Intangible Cultural Heritages this time are the traditional festival "Tong Goi Boat Singing Festival in Tan Hoi Commune, Dan Phuong District, Hanoi City"; social customs and beliefs "Forest worship ritual of Pa Di people in Muong Khuong District, Lao Cai Province"; traditional craft knowledge "Basket weaving of Tay people in Nghia Do Commune, Bao Yen District, Lao Cai Province".
These decisions take effect from the date of signing. The Chairmen of People's Committees at all levels where intangible cultural heritages are included in the National List of Intangible Cultural Heritages, within the scope of their duties and powers, shall carry out state management in accordance with the provisions of the law on cultural heritage.
News and photos: DUY KHOI
Source: https://baocantho.com.vn/nghe-thuat-dien-tau-trong-chhay-dam-cua-nguoi-khmer-o-an-giang-la-di-sa-n-va-n-ho-a-phi-va-t-the-qu-a186462.html
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