Closing ceremony of the practical teaching and performance class of the Tay and Nung ethnic lion dance in Van Lang commune, Lang Son province

On October 12, 2025, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism (DCT) of Lang Son province coordinated with the People's Committee of Van Lang commune to organize the closing ceremony of the lion dance practice and performance class and announce the Decision to establish and launch the Tay and Nung ethnic lion dance club in Van Lang commune, Lang Son province.

Delegates attending the program

The training course took place from August 15 to October 12, 2025 with the participation of 37 students of many ages, including 22 students from Bac La Secondary School for Ethnic Minorities. The class was taught directly by artisans Vi Van Bong and Vi Van Dung - residents of Van Lang commune . During the course of organizing the class, despite some difficulties in terms of remote learning location, facilities, limited funding and few classes, with the enthusiasm and constant efforts of the artisans and students , the students of the class grasped the basic content and meaning of the Tay and Nung ethnic lion dance and were able to practice quite well the traditional dances and performances of their ethnic groups.

Comrade Lo Van Hau - Vice Chairman of Van Lang Commune People's Committee, Deputy Head of the Organizing Committee of the teaching class spoke

Comrade Do Tri Tu - Chief Specialist of the Department of Culture and Heritage Management, Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism reported the results of the teaching class.

At the closing ceremony , the Organizing Committee announced Decision No. 657 /QD-SVHTTDL dated September 23, 2025 of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and awarded Certificates of Completion of the Course to artisans and students ; The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism presented 02 sets of lion dance props to the People's Committee of Van Lang commune; The People's Committee of Van Lang commune announced the Decision to establish and launch the Tay and Nung ethnic lion dance club with 39 members .

        The Organizing Committee awarded Certificates of Course Completion to the students.

Representative of Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism presented lion dance props

Club representative, artist Vi Van Dung expressed his determination to maintain and develop lion dance in the locality.

Comrade Hoang Thi Van, Head of Department of Culture and Heritage Management,                 Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism spoke at the closing ceremony

SOME PICTURES OF DEMONSTRATIONS AND REPORTS OF TRAINING CLASS RESULTS

The Organizing Committee took souvenir photos with artists and students

Hopefully, with the determination of all levels and sectors, the constant efforts of artisans, students and the consensus of the people of Van Lang commune, the Tay and Nung ethnic lion dance club will operate effectively, becoming a core nucleus in preserving and promoting the value of national intangible cultural heritage. /.

                                                         Nguyen Thi Tham

Department of Culture and Heritage Management

Source: https://sovhtt.langson.gov.vn/tin-tuc-su-kien/linh-vuc-van-hoa/be-mac-lop-truyen-day-thuc-hanh-trinh-dien-mua-su-tu-dan-toc-tay-nung-xa-van-lang-tinh-lang-son.html