UNESCO recognised the art of Xoe Thai as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity in 2021. (Source: VNA) Yen Bai (VNS/VNA) - Due to the number of peopleinterested in attending an event to celebrate UNESCO recognising the art of Thaiethnic group’s Xoe dance as an intangible culturalheritage of humanity, free tickets are only available on request, theorganising committee announced.
Vu Thi Hien Hanh, Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee, hasconfirmed that the ceremony will take place at the stadium of Nghia Lo town, YenBai province at 8pm on September 24 and tickets to the event are beingdistributed free of charge.
She also revealed that the celebration would feature the art programme 'Xoe Thai - the quintessence of the heritageregion,' which will involve more than 3,000 artists, performers, andartisans using the entire stadium as a venue.
Due to the restricted capacity of the stadium, the organising committee hasdecided to offer limited free tickets instead of allowing access to everyone.
She added that this also guarantees compliance with security rules during theevent by controlling access to the stadium.
In addition, the organiser꧃ has set up six more areas with LED screens inꦇ NghiaLo Town, along with a team of authorities to assist locals and tourists throughthe event's activities.
Authorities in Nghia Lo town and neighbouring districts, such as VanChan and Mu Cang Chai, have increased inspections of security systems, fireprevention, pandemic prevention, food hygiene, and guest accommodation safety.
In preparation for the high volume of visitors expected during this peakperiod, owners of restaurants, hotels, motels, and homestays have made thenecessary repairs and upgrades to ensure the comfort and safety of theirguests.
Tickets for the ceremony are available by contacting the provincial Departmentof Culture, Sports, and Tourism at No 587 Yen Ninh street in Yen Bai city (Tel.094-546-562) or the People's Committee of Nghia Lo town in Tan An ward, Nghia Lotown, Yen Bai province (Tel. 0917-333-162).
Xoe is aform of Vietnamese dancing with movements symbolising human activities inritual, culture, life and work. It is performed at rituals, weddings, villagefestivals and community events.
It is practised in the villages of the Thai ethnic group, mainly in thefour provinces of Yen Bai, Lai Chau, Son La and Dien Bien.
UNESCO recognised the art as an Intangible Cultural Heꦓritage of Humanity onDecember 15, 2021./.
