The festival came alive with the colors of traditional brocade textiles and the rhythmic sounds of Cham musical instruments. Beyond showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Cham people, the event also serves as a platform for strengthening solidarity and promoting cultural exchange among Cham communities from different regions.
Mo Ha Mad, a member of the An Giang delegation, said: “Each region has its distinctive cultural identity. I am a Cham Muslim, while there are also Cham Bani, Cham H'Roi, and other Cham communities. Every group has its own tradition, and this festival provides an opportunity for us to interact, exchange, and strengthen our solidarity."
The Cham Ethnic Cultural Festival underscores the importance of investing in culture in this new era of national development.
Khanh Hoa Province is working with central government agencies, researchers, and local communities to prepare a nomination dossier for UNESCO to inscribe the "Practices related to the worship of the Mother Goddess Thien Y Ana" on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
