Gia Lai fosters intangible cultural heritage for 40 students

(GLO)- On the morning of November 17, at Dien Hong ward, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Gia Lai province opened a training class on intangible cultural heritage taught by a Meritorious Artisan.

This is an activity under the National Target Program on Socio -Economic Development for Ethnic Minority and Mountainous Areas by 2025 in the province.

The training course organizers and students at the opening ceremony on the morning of November 17. Photo: Lam Nguyen

Accordingly, 40 students participated in 4 intensive training classes (lasting 1 week) including: Bahnar gong tuning, Jrai gong tuning, brocade weaving and Bahnar wooden statue carving. The class was taught by 4 Distinguished Artisans including Nay Phai (Phu Tuc commune), Dinh Thi Hrin (Kong Chro commune), Dinh Ue (Kong Chro commune), Dinh Dung (To Tung commune).

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Gia Lai province, Le Thi Thu Huong, informed: Since 2014, the process of preparing dossiers to propose the title of People's Artisan and Meritorious Artisan in the field of intangible cultural heritage has been carried out nationwide; up to now, there have been 3 rounds of consideration. After 3 rounds, in the western part of Gia Lai province alone, 32 artisans were considered for the title of Meritorious Artisan; up to now, 8 artisans have passed away.

Meritorious Artisan Nay Phai (Phu Tuc Commune) teaches Jrai gong tuning techniques to students. Photo: Lam Nguyen

In order to support and encourage Meritorious Artisans in practicing intangible cultural heritage and actively passing on traditional values ​​to the next generations, in 2025, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism will organize 6 classes on intangible cultural heritage, divided into 2 phases.

“These training courses help artisans have the opportunity to exchange, learn, and improve their experiences and strengths. I hope that the Meritorious Artisans will continue to maintain the teaching and support of local youth in learning and practicing traditional cultural heritage; I hope that the students will maintain the practice of the heritage they have learned in this training course to become better and better and be able to teach it to others” - Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism expressed his expectations.

Source: https://baogialai.com.vn/gia-lai-boi-duong-di-san-van-hoa-phi-vat-the-cho-40-hoc-vien-post572507.html