Where the heritage of Thai Xoe dance shines

Thai Xoe dance, a symbol of unity and profound humanistic spirit, has been honored by UNESCO as a Representative Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. In the space dedicated to Thai Xoe dance, this value is not only found in historical documents but is also vibrantly present in every step of the succeeding generation. The "Shining Circle Dance" competition has become a unique artistic performance space, where Thai girls in their traditional blouses and scarves radiate the powerful vitality of their roots. This series of photographs captures moments of the Xoe dances connecting the past and present, demonstrating the efforts to preserve and bring this national heritage to life in the modern era.

Việt Nam•04/06/2026

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Image 1. Preserving the national spirit within the flow of the modern era.

Author HoangThanh Yen submitted her work " Where the Thai Xoe Dance Heritage Shines " to the " Happy Vietnam 2026 " Award .

Location of composition: Trung Tam Ward Square, Trung Tam Ward, Lao Cai , Vietnam.

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Photo 2. The spirit of Thailand amidst the vast forest.

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Photo 3. With skillful hands and creativity, Thai women have created exquisite works of art.

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Photo 4. The next generation confidently performs and promotes the value of the intangible cultural heritage representing humanity at the "Sparkling Circle Dance" competition.

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Photo 5. Arranging patterns of brocade designs on the traditional clothing and objects of the Thai ethnic group.

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Photo 6. Flower dance

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Photo 7. Lullaby

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Photo 8. A Northwest region undergoing a powerful transformation, moving steadily forward with the rest of the country on the path to sustainable development.

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The " Happy Vietnam 2026 " award is organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in collaboration with the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists and Vietnam Television.

The 2026 awards will continue to be held nationwide with two categories: photos and videos .

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