Practices of Then become ‘national brand of Vietnam’
Then folk performance is considered as an essential ritual practice in the spiritual life of the Tay, Nung, and Thai ethnic groups in Vietnam , mainly in 11 northern provinces including Tuyen Quang, Bac Giang, Bac Kan, Cao Bang, Ha Giang, Lang Son, Quang Ninh, Thai Nguyen, Dien Bien, Lai Chau, and Lao Cai. Vietnam Christian Manhart (left) hands over UNESCO certificate accrediting Then practices as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity to Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Dao Cuong. Photo: VGP" src="https://media.hanoitimes.vn/2022/9/5/trao-bang-then-16622492792711251862711.jpg" alt="" title="" style="max-width:100%;height:auto;"> UNESCO Representative to Vietnam Christian Manhart (left) hands over UNESCO certificate accrediting Then practices as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity to Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Dao Cuong. Photo: VGP Contributing to tourism pro...