VHO - Nghe Tinh Vi and Giam folk songs are a unique color in the picture of Vietnamese culture, both the spiritual property of the people of Nghe An and the precious heritage of the Vietnamese people. The 10th anniversary (November 27, 2014 - November 27, 2024) is an occasion to honor the eternal values of Vi and Giam folk songs, and at the same time pay tribute to those who have devoted themselves to the development of this heritage.
On the evening of November 23, at Ho Chi Minh Square (Vinh City), Nghe An province solemnly held a ceremony to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Nghe Tinh Vi Giam folk songs being recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity.
Attending the program were Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ta Quang Dong; Deputy Commander of Military Region 4, Major General Nguyen Ngoc Ha, representatives of leaders of departments, branches of provinces and cities, along with many artists, people and tourists from all over the country.
Blending in with the flow of human culture
In the minds of Nghe Tinh people, Vi and Giam always hold an important position, becoming a symbol of the land and people here. Everywhere on this land, there are traces of the folk songs and Vi melodies of our ancestors, to create a source of nourishment for the character and soul of each generation of Nghe people.
On November 27, 2014, Nghe Tinh Vi and Giam folk songs were officially recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity. This is a source of pride not only for Nghe Tinh but also for the entire Vietnamese people, when the unique folk cultural heritage is honored on the world map.
During the 10-year journey of Nghe Tinh Vi and Giam folk songs being honored by UNESCO, the government and people of Nghe An and Ha Tinh provinces have joined hands to contribute to making the heritage of their homeland spread more and more both domestically and internationally.
Many important mechanisms and policies have been issued and implemented as a basis for protecting and promoting the value, affirming the position and influence of Vi and Giam melodies in the community.
Speaking at the program, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ta Quang Dong affirmed that Vi and Giam folk songs of Nghe Tinh are a unique color in the picture of Vietnamese culture, both the spiritual property of the people of Nghe An and the precious heritage of the Vietnamese people. This heritage has gone beyond the scope of regions, becoming a common pride of the nation when UNESCO recognized it as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity in 2014.
Over the past 10 years, Vi and Giam folk songs have demonstrated their vitality and strong influence through activities of teaching and transmitting heritage in the community; Expanding the network of clubs, bringing Vi and Giam to the whole country and internationally. Demonstrating the commitment and responsibility of the government and the community in preserving and promoting heritage values.
Deputy Minister Ta Quang Dong highly appreciated the efforts and dedication of the authorities and people of Nghe An and Ha Tinh provinces and congratulated the results achieved in heritage protection work.
At the same time, it is emphasized that preserving and promoting the value of cultural heritage is not only an honor but also a responsibility of the entire political system, community and society, especially in implementing the 2003 UNESCO Convention.
The Deputy Minister also gave specific directions to protect and develop the Vi and Giam folk song heritage. Including propaganda and education: Raising awareness and responsibility of the whole society, especially the young generation, in preserving the heritage; Investing resources: Supporting artisans and communities to organize teaching, restore melodies, promote and expand the Vi and Giam practice environment in modern life.
Through cultural exchange and international cooperation, spread the value of Vi and Giam to friends around the world; Develop tourism: Build Vi and Giam into a typical tourism product of Nghe An, combined with local tourism brands to attract tourists.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism pledges to closely coordinate with localities, central and international agencies to come up with synchronous solutions, ensuring that Nghe Tinh's Vi and Giam always maintains its position as a representative intangible cultural heritage of humanity, and survives and develops over time.
Continue to preserve and promote the value of Vi and Giam folk songs
In the solemn atmosphere of the program, Vice Chairman of Nghe An Provincial People's Committee Bui Dinh Long affirmed that Vi and Giam folk songs are not only the heritage of Nghe Tinh but also a valuable asset of the entire Vietnamese people, imbued with the cultural identity of the people here, expressing the character, soul and resilience of the people here. This is the pride not only of Nghe An province but also of the country, especially when Vi and Giam were recognized by UNESCO as a representative intangible cultural heritage of humanity.
Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Bui Dinh Long reviewed the 10-year journey of preserving and promoting heritage since Vi and Giam was honored in 2014. Vi and Giam has gone beyond the borders of Nghe An province to spread nationwide and internationally, loved and preserved by many generations.
UNESCO's recognition of Vi and Giam as a representative intangible cultural heritage of humanity not only recognizes its traditional value but also affirms the special position of the heritage in the world's cultural treasure.
Besides the successes, there are still goals that the two provinces have not achieved in the work of preserving and promoting heritage values.
That is, ancient folk melodies have partly been lost; the number of folk artists who hold and practice ancient melodies is decreasing due to old age, besides, few young people are enthusiastic about this type of heritage, so there is not much inheritance.
The environment and performance space have changed, there are no longer conditions to practice ancient pieces...
The Vice Chairman of Nghe An Provincial People's Committee hopes that in order for Vi and Giam folk songs to be worthy of the status of Representative Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, the government and people of Nghe An and Ha Tinh provinces will continue to implement the Action Program to protect and promote the value of Vi and Giam folk songs, creating conditions for artisans and the community to preserve, pass on and spread love for the heritage;
Increase investment in resources, gradually build Vi and Giam folk songs into a typical tourism product of Nghe An, invest in building a brand for Vi and Giam and a local tourism brand associated with Vi and Giam.
Nghe An province hopes to continue receiving support and companionship from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and central ministries and branches.
The government and people of Nghe An and Ha Tinh provinces will continue to promote their roles and responsibilities, with a spirit of pride in spreading the heritage of their homeland far and wide, so that Vi and Giam can reach many new lands, integrating and converging with the quintessence of national culture.
So that when each person returns to Nghe An, they will immerse their soul in the folk songs, cultivating and gradually growing their love for the land filled with love for the land and people.
On this occasion, the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism decided to award Certificates of Merit to 5 collectives and 5 individuals for their outstanding contributions to the work of preserving and promoting the value of Vi and Giam folk song heritage in the period 2014-2024.
The Chairman of Nghe An Provincial People's Committee decided to award Certificates of Merit to 10 collectives and 10 individuals of Nghe An province for their outstanding contributions to the work of preserving and promoting the value of Vi and Giam folk song heritage in the period of 2014-2024. The awards are a deep gratitude to the artisans and artists who have devoted their hearts to preserving the soul of Vi and Giam.
At the ceremony, delegates, people and visitors enjoyed the art program: "Vi, Giam - The shining soul of the countryside". The program was performed by artists from Nghe An Traditional Art Center, Ha Tinh Dance Art Center, Bac Ninh Art Troupe, Bac Lieu Art Troupe, Dak Lak Art Troupe.
The art program includes 3 chapters: Soul of the Countryside; Vi and Giam nurture talents; Convergence and Shine. The art program is the crystallization of the intelligence, soul and spirit of Nghe Tinh people through the Vi and Giam folk cultural heritage as the foundation and material for creating modern cultural values.
In addition to the celebration, from November 22 to 30, many special activities will take place in Nghe An and Ha Tinh, including the Folk Art Festival, art exhibitions, art exchange programs, the "Ve mien Vi, Giam" Festival and a workshop on heritage conservation to bring Nghe Tinh Vi, Giam folk songs closer to the community, promote cultural tourism, and affirm the position and image of Vietnamese heritage in the international arena.
Source: https://baovanhoa.vn/van-hoa/10-nam-duoc-unesco-ghi-danh-de-dan-ca-vi-giam-lan-toa-va-mai-truong-ton-112733.html
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