Log in
Social Affairs

Folk tug of war seeks UNESCO recognition

  • V
Nov 26, 2013 / 09:42 AM

Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam has directed relevant agencies to join in compiling a multi-national dossier of the traditional Tug of war to seek the UNESCO`s recognition as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of humanity by 2015.

Accordingly, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism was assigned to work with relevant ministries and agencies and the Republic of Korea and other nations in Asia to work on the multinational dossier.

Tug of war is a special cultural heritage and a social game played across the country. It often appears in traditional rituals and festive events.

The activity, which honors the power of unity, has been practiced by not only Kinh people, the majority ethnic group in Viet Nam, but by many other minor ethnic minority groups in the country for generations.

The cooperation in establishing the multinational dossier will create a chance for Viet Nam to strengthen regional and international integration, advertise cultural heritage and Vietnamese nation and people.

Reactions:
Share:
Trending
Most Viewed
Transparent bus subsidies to boost public transport in Hanoi

Transparent bus subsidies to boost public transport in Hanoi

The three most important tools to manage, control and enhance the effectiveness of Hanoi’s bus fare subsidy policy, are to use electronic tickets, build standardized pricing and carry out thorough inspections.

10 Apr, 08:17 AM
Vietnam to launch Reading Culture Day to promote national growth in new era

Vietnam to launch Reading Culture Day to promote national growth in new era

The annual event aims at encouraging and developing reading habits within the community and society.

09 Apr, 07:15 AM
Hanoi expands urban vegetation

Hanoi expands urban vegetation

05 Apr, 10:43 AM
Social enterprises unite for wildlife conservation in Vietnam

Social enterprises unite for wildlife conservation in Vietnam

04 Apr, 04:06 PM
Hanoi student wins Danish painting competition

Hanoi student wins Danish painting competition

03 Apr, 09:14 PM
Hanoi prioritizes resources in pursuit of children's goals

Hanoi prioritizes resources in pursuit of children's goals

THE HANOI TIMES — Hanoi has released a plan with the theme "Prioritizing Resources to Achieve Goals for Children" in response to the Month of Action for Children 2025 in June.

01 Apr, 09:17 PM
Vietnam plans inclusion of HPV vaccine in national immunization program

Vietnam plans inclusion of HPV vaccine in national immunization program

THE HANOI TIMES — Vietnam's Ministry of Health (MoH) plans to include vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV) in the national immunization program in 2026 as cases continue to rise.

01 Apr, 09:55 AM
Balade en France 2025 brings French culture closer to thousands of Hanoians

Balade en France 2025 brings French culture closer to thousands of Hanoians

Thousands of Hanoians and tourists gathered at Thong Nhat Park to savor French cuisine and explore vibrant cultural showcases at Balade en France 2025.

30 Mar, 10:39 PM