Xuân Phả Dance Recognized as National Intangible Heritage of Vietnam
The Xuân Phả dance has been officially recognised as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage of Vietnam. This announcement comes amidst a seminar in Hà Nội that emphasised the need for a comprehensive cultural strategy to foster unity in diversity and safeguard ethnic identities.
The seminar, attended by prominent scholars and cultural experts, discussed the challenges facing the cultural sector. These include overlapping regulations, infrastructure-focused investments, and the struggle of local content in the digital age. Assoc. Prof. Phạm Duy Đức highlighted the need for a flexible cultural policy to counter trends eroding traditional values and safeguard ethnic identities.
Participants advocated for refining cultural theory and policies to foster a modern, innovative, and sustainable Vietnamese culture. Assoc. Prof. Bùi Hoài Sơn called for empowering communities, targeted investment in artisans, harnessing technology, and instilling cultural education to address these challenges. Looking back, HCMA Deputy Director Assoc. Prof. Nguyẽn Duy Bắc noted the strategic journey over the past 50 years to weave a unified yet diverse Vietnamese culture.
The recognition of the Xuân Phả dance as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage underscores the importance of preserving and promoting Vietnam's cultural heritage. The seminar's recommendations highlight the need for a broader cultural strategy that fosters shared values and unity in diversity, ensuring that culture continues to serve as a form of 'soft power' in shaping Vietnam's national identity and global stature.
