On the evening of December 23, the People’s Committee of Yen Bai province solemnly held a ceremony to announce the Decision and award the National Intangible Cultural Heritage Certificate to the Art of Khen; The art of using beeswax to create patterns on fabric of the Mong people in Mu Cang Chai district, Tram Tau district, Van Chan district, Yen Bai province; Opening ceremony of Mong Khen Festival and To Day Flower Festival in 2023.
Although the outdoor temperature in Mu Cang Chai town on the evening of December 23 was below 10°C, many tourists and local people flocked to the highland town to participate in the festival. Photo: PV.
Attending the ceremony were Mr. Y Thanh Ha Nie K’dam – Member of the Party Central Committee, Member of the National Assembly Standing Committee, Chairman of the National Assembly Ethnic Council; Mr. Tran Van Ron – Member of the Party Central Committee, Standing Deputy Chairman of the Central Inspection Committee; Mr. Hau A Lenh – Member of the Party Central Committee, Minister, Chairman of the Committee for Ethnic Minorities; leaders of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism; Ministry of Health…
Leaders of Yen Bai province include Mr. Do Duc Duy, Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Head of the National Assembly Delegation of Yen Bai province; leaders of the People’s Committees of departments and branches of Yen Bai province.
Yen Bai province currently has 3/7 national intangible cultural heritages – intangible cultural heritages originating and born from life, labor, and production. Photo: Thanh Huong.
Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Tran Huy Tuan – Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the People’s Committee of Yen Bai province emphasized: Yen Bai province currently has 3/7 national intangible cultural heritages – relics Intangible cultural assets originate and are born from life, labor, and production; created and accumulated in the historical process of community formation, associated with the life and spiritual cultural activities of the Mong people for thousands of years.
Among them, “The art of Khen” and “The art of using beeswax to create patterns on fabric” of the Mong ethnic people are heritages imbued with cultural nuances; Demonstrates the creativity, artistic level as well as the bravery, character, and cultural behavior of the Mong people in the relationship between people and people, people and nature.
Today’s ceremony to announce the Decision and receive the Certification of 02 national intangible cultural heritages is an opportunity to honor the cultural value of the heritage, as well as pay tribute to the silent and persistent efforts of the community. , of artisans in preserving and promoting the value of heritage; At the same time, promote the responsibility of transmitting heritage between generations and practicing heritage in the community, so that heritage continues to spread today and into the future; “Turning heritage into assets” serves the economic, cultural and social development process, improving the material and spiritual life and happiness index of ethnic people in the province.
“The art of Khen” and “The art of using beeswax to create patterns on fabric” of the Mong ethnic people are heritages imbued with cultural nuances; Demonstrates the creativity, artistic level as well as the bravery, character, and cultural behavior of the Mong people in the relationship between people and people, people and nature. Photo: PaRi.
At the ceremony, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced and awarded the Certificate of National Intangible Cultural Heritage of Khen Art of the Mong people in Mu Cang Chai district, Tram Tau district, Van Chan district, Yen province. Bai; Certification of national intangible cultural heritage of Khen art of the Mong people in Mu Cang Chai district, Tram Tau district, Van Chan district, Yen Bai province for Yen Bai province.
In particular, at the Ceremony, delegates, people, and visitors enjoyed the artistic space full of tranquility and vibrant cultural colors through an art program with the theme “Sound among thousands of clouds”.
Within the framework of the Festival, to introduce to domestic and foreign tourists unique tourism products, Mu Cang Chai district will recreate the Mong Ethnic Cultural Space from December 22 – 24; Market space from December 22 – 24 in Mu Cang Chai town. In addition, there are also exchange activities such as the Khen Top dance competition, the experience of pounding Giay cake and paragliding at Khau Pha pass.
Unique art program with the theme “Sound among thousands of clouds”. Photo: Thanh Huong.
Decision Announcement Ceremony and Awarding Certificate of National Intangible Cultural Heritage The art of Khen, the art of using beeswax to create patterns on fabric of the Mong people in 3 districts of Mu Cang Chai, Tram Tau, Van Chan, Yen Bai province ; The opening ceremony of the Mong Khen Performance Festival and the To Day Flower Festival in 2023 were held to honor, propagate and widely promote the event of two intangible cultural heritages of the Mong people in the district of Yen Bai province recognized by the Ministry of Culture. Culture, Sports and Tourism included in the National Intangible Cultural Heritage List.
The festival is also an opportunity for the province to introduce unique images of the province’s culture, people, potential, strengths and tourism, creating a friendly and hospitable image of Yen Bai, attracting investors. and tourists coming to Yen Bai.