via SGGP/Vietnam Net, 08 December 2023: Don Ca Tai Tu Nam Bo, a traditional Vietnamese music form, marks its 10th anniversary as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Originating from ceremonial and Hue Royal Court music, it has evolved based on Southern folk music and is a deeply rooted cultural tradition in the Mekong Delta. The recognition by UNESCO in 2013 highlighted its importance in cultural exchanges and harmony among ethnic groups. Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) is actively preserving and promoting this art, with special performances and recognition for contributors to its preservation. The celebration includes performances by various artists and groups, demonstrating the art form’s vibrancy and significance in Vietnamese culture.
Don Ca Tai Tu (southern amateur traditional music) is a traditional Vietnamese art form originating from ceremonial and Hue Royal Court music and developed and practiced based on Southern folk music.
Born 100 years ago, it has been a long-standing cultural tradition in the Mekong Delta since the end of the 19th century. Don Ca Tai Tu Nam Bo meets the criteria because it is passed down through generations in southern provinces, re-created via cultural exchanges, and presents a concord and respect among ethnic groups.
UNESCO recognized Don Ca Tai Tu Nam Bo as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The Southern amateur traditional music was recognized for the prize at the 8th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage held in Baku, Azerbaijan on December 5, 2013.
Source: Don Ca Tai Tu Nam Bo marks 10th anniversary of UNESCO recognition
