Bac Ninh marks decade of UNESCO recognition of Quan Ho folk singing
(VOVWORLD) - Bac Ninh province held a program on Saturday to mark a decade since the UNESCO recognized Quan Ho folk love duets as the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
 Quan Ho love duets are highlighted at the program in Bac Ninh province on February 23,2019 (Photo: VOV) |
At the program, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam praised Bac Ninh’s achievements over the years, especially in culture. The province has fulfilled its commitments of preserving Quan Ho through training young singers, recreating the traditional singing space, and promoting it to the world. Mr. Dam said: “One of the key preservation measures is creating a space for Quan Ho to be sung and loved. Locals should play the central role in the preservation which should also involve people inside and outside Vietnam.”
 Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam praises Bac Ninh province's preservation efforts (Photo: VOV) |
Mr. Dam presented the Prime Minister’s Certificate of Merit to acknowledge Bac Ninh province’s efforts to preserve and promote Quan Ho folk singing.