10:12, 09/12/2017

The art of Bài Chòi recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

The art of Bài Chòi in Central Viet Nam was officially inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity at the 12th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of UNESCO on Jeju Island (Republic of Korea) on December 7.
 

The art of Bài Chòi in Central Viet Nam was officially inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity at the 12th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of UNESCO on Jeju Island (Republic of Korea) on December 7.
 
Bài Chòi in Central Viet Nam (practiced in the provinces: Quang Binh, Quang Tri, Thua Thien Hue, Quang Nam, Quang Ngai, Binh Dinh, Phu Yen, Khanh Hoa, Da Nang) is a diverse art form combining music, poetry, stage acting, painting and literature. It has two main forms: "Bài Chòi games" and "Bài Chòi performance".

 

Bài Chòi in Central Viet Nam recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
Bài Chòi in Central Viet Nam recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
 
With this recognition, Vietnam has had 12 World’s Intangible Cultural Heritage recognized by UNESCO.
 
Source: Hanoimoi
Translated by H.N