Cao Bang: Nang Hai festival named national intangible heritageThe ethnic Nang Hai festival in the northern province of Cao Bang has been recognised as a national intangible cultural heritage. The festival features a photo exhibition on the festival, a food festival, folk games, and a music gala. Nang Hai is a traditional festival of the Tay ethnic minority, which reflects their praying for favourable weather, bumper harvests, and happy life. The Nang Hai festival was an opportunity for the community to sing as way of inviting their goddesses to earth, helping them cultivate a bumper crop. Its recognition as a national intangible cultural heritage was an acknowledgement of local efforts in preserving and promoting the traditional cultural value.-VNA

Source: VietNamNet News May 07, 2018 15:00 UTC