Pao Dung dance of the Dao people in Bac Kan

Pao Dung is a unique cultural feature, a national intangible cultural heritage of the Dao people of Bac Kan, recognized in 2020. Pao Dung is considered the "brainchild" and "heartfelt voice" of the Dao community.

Pao Dung is usually a form of call-and-response singing, singing while working in the fields or during leisure time. The lyrics are often simple, easy to understand, and rely on the singer's flexible improvisational skills . Pao Dung melodies have great power of communication, with a gentle, graceful lyrical color, touching people's hearts. Currently, Pao Dung melodies are facing the risk of being lost because the young generation is less interested and focuses on studying and working. The local government and people are making many efforts to preserve and teach this precious heritage.