Khanh Hoa: Proposal to recognize the "Swallow's Nest Festival" as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage.

VHO - The People's Committee of Khanh Hoa province has recently sent a document to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism requesting that the Khanh Hoa Swiftlet Nest Festival be included in the National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage, in order to contribute to the preservation and promotion of the unique cultural values ​​of this festival, which is closely associated with the history of this centuries-old industry.

The temple dedicated to the patron saint of swiftlet farming is located on Hon Noi Island (also known as Swiftlet Island).

The Bird's Nest Festival is a traditional cultural activity associated with the bird's nest harvesting industry, which has a history of over 700 years in Khanh Hoa. The festival expresses gratitude to the patron saint of the profession and the deities who have blessed those working in the bird's nest industry, while also praying for a successful and peaceful harvesting season.

The Swiftlet Nest Festival is a traditional ceremony associated with the swiftlet nest harvesting industry, which has a history spanning hundreds of years in the coastal region of Khanh Hoa - known as the "land of agarwood and swiftlets". The festival expresses the belief in worshipping the patron saint of the profession, showing gratitude to the protective deities, and praying for a bountiful harvest for those engaged in the swiftlet farming industry.

Over the centuries, the festival has not only held profound spiritual significance but has also contributed to community cohesion and the preservation of local cultural traditions.

Today, the festival is also organized with many rich activities such as: traditional rituals, folk games, art performances, and promotion of bird's nest products to tourists…

Maintaining the Khanh Hoa Bird's Nest Festival not only holds spiritual significance but also helps preserve the traditional culture of Khanh Hoa province; at the same time, it contributes to promoting tourism, developing the economy , and affirming the brand of Khanh Hoa bird's nest - the pride of the "land of agarwood and bird's nests".

The application dossier has now been completed by Khanh Hoa province in accordance with regulations and submitted to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism for review, assessment, and presentation for recognition as a national intangible cultural heritage.

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