The Thai script in Nghe An, the O Du people's thunder-welcoming ceremony, and the Yen Thanh ceremonial drum art have been recognized as national intangible cultural heritage.

Recently, the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism signed a Decision announcing the list of national intangible cultural heritage. Nghe An province has added three more heritage items to this list.

On June 27, 2025, the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism signed Decisions No. 2190/QD-BVHTTDL, 2191/QD-BVHTTDL, and 2192/QD-BVHTTDL announcing the List of National Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Artisans in Quy Chau commune teach the younger generation how to write the Thai script. Photo: Thanh Chung.

According to the decisions: The spoken and written language "Thai script in Nghe An province, Thai Hoa town, Nghia Dan district, Quy Hop district, Quy Chau district, Que Phong district, Tan Ky district, Anh Son district, Con Cuong district, Tuong Duong district, Ky Son district"; the social customs and beliefs "The Thunder-Welcoming Ceremony of the O Du people in Nga My commune, Tuong Duong district, Nghe An province"; and the folk performing arts "The Drum Ritual Art of Yen Thanh, Yen Thanh district, Nghe An province"... have been included in the National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

The O Du people's ceremony of welcoming the sound of thunder. Photo: Dinh Tuan

The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism requests that the Chairpersons of the People's Committees at all levels where intangible cultural heritage is included in the list, within their duties and powers, implement state management in accordance with the law on cultural heritage.

Previously, on June 3, 2025, the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism also signed Decision No. 1657/QD-BVHTTDL, adding the traditional brocade weaving craft of the Thai people in Nghe An province to the National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage, under the category of Traditional Crafts.

Performance of the Yen Thanh Drum Art. Photo: An Nam

The recognition of the brocade weaving craft of the Thai people in Nghe An; the Thai script in Nghe An; the Thunder Welcoming Ceremony of the O Du people in Nga My commune, Tuong Duong district; the Yen Thanh ritual drumming art... as national intangible cultural heritage not only acknowledges the unique traditional cultural values ​​of the ethnic communities in Nghe An province, but also creates conditions for preserving and promoting handicrafts associated with tourism development and local socio-economic development in the new era.

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