Lao Cai has 4 more national intangible heritages

Bac Ha horse racing festival, the art of decorating the costumes of the Chinese Hmong people of Bac Ha district, the art of decorating the costumes of the Nung Din people of Muong Khuong district, the craft of making paintings to worship the Red Dao people in Sapa town The heritage has just been signed by the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism to announce the List of National Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Traditional horse racing festival in Bac Ha district has become a highlight of tourism on the white plateau.

Accordingly, the Presidents of People's Committees at all levels where the intangible cultural heritage is included in the National Intangible Cultural Heritage List this time, within the ambit of their duties and powers, shall manage intangible cultural heritage in accordance with the law on cultural heritage for the State.

In particular, the announcement of four more national intangible cultural heritages will contribute to facilitating the conservation, preservation and promotion of the unique cultural heritage of the ethnic minority communities in Lao Cai province.

According to LCĐT

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