Van Chan district (Yen Bai province) currently boasts 188 tangible and intangible cultural heritage assets

In recent years, Van Chan district (Yen Bai province) has prioritized the preservation and promotion of the rich cultural traditions of its ethnic minority communities. Notably, resources from Project 6, titled “Preserving and Promoting the Values of Traditional Cultural Heritage of Ethnic Minorities in Conjunction with Tourism Development,” under the National Target Program for Socio-Economic Development in Ethnic Minority and Mountainous Areas, have provided significant momentum for effectively preserving and enhancing traditional cultural values in a meaningful and far-reaching manner.

The ceremonial seed planting ritual as part of the Cau Mua Festival of the Kho Mu people in Nghia Son Commune

As of now, Van Chan District is home to 188 tangible and intangible cultural heritage assets, including 12 sites officially recognized as heritage landmarks. Most of these assets are intangible cultural heritages associated with ethnic minority groups. These include languages, scripts, folk performing arts, social customs, traditional festivals, and handicrafts. Among these, three intangible cultural heritages have been nationally recognized, while 15 have been documented and annually researched for preservation.

In addition, various cultural festivals, traditional crafts, and progressive customs have been restored and celebrated. Prominent examples include the Long Tong and Xen Dong festivals of the Thai people; the Cau Mua festival of the Kho Mu people; the Cap Sac ceremony of the Dao people; the Cau Dinh festival of the Tay people; and the Tea Worship Ceremony at Suoi Giang Commune. These revitalized festivals not only safeguard ethnic and cultural identities but also serve as unique attractions, drawing both domestic and international tourists to Van Chan.

Van Tuan

Source: Yen Bai Newspaper – en.baoyenbai.com.vn