Vice Chairman of Hoai Duc District People’s Committee Nguyen Trung Thuan Speaks at the Celebration – Photo: Hoai Duc Information Portal
At the event, Vice Chairman of Hoai Duc District People’s Committee, Nguyen Trung Thuan, stated: Hoai Duc is an ancient land with a rich history spanning thousands of years, and it is one of the main settlement areas of the Van Lang people during the establishment of the nation. According to the City’s Inventory of Monuments, Hoai Duc has 269 historical sites. The district has 111 ranked monuments, including 69 national-level sites and 42 city-level sites. Notably, the district is home to monuments dedicated to Ly Bi, the first Emperor of Vietnam, and Ly Phuc Man, a figure who contributed to the establishment and defense of the independent Van Xuan state in the 6th century.
According to the City’s Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage, Hoai Duc has 55 intangible cultural heritage elements, including performing arts, social practices, traditional festivals, folk knowledge, and heritage that is prioritized for protection. Additionally, one intangible heritage has been recognized by UNESCO, and five artisans have been honored with the titles of People’s Artisan and Excellent Artisan by the state. One artisan has been posthumously awarded the title of Excellent Artisan.
Artisans of the Ngai Cau Ca Tru Club Perform at the Celebration – Photo: Hoai Duc Information Portal
In addition, Hoai Duc district is home to many festivals and representative forms of art, such as the Giang Xa Festival, the Yen So Commune Procession, La Phu Pig Procession, the Son Dong Flower Throwing Festival, Ngai Cau Ca Tru of An Khanh Commune, Tuong of An Thuong Commune, and more
Vice Chairman Nguyen Trung Thuan emphasized that the protection and preservation of intangible cultural heritage require opportunities for younger generations to connect with these practices and pass them on. This goal requires the collective efforts of local authorities, schools, and society. Therefore, the Department of Culture and Information and the Department of Education and Training will continue collaborating with agencies, organizations, and schools to organize activities promoting and teaching intangible cultural heritage to the public and students. Schools must take proactive steps to organize activities where students—the future generation—can learn, engage with, and ignite a passion for these cultural heritages and traditional values.
Artisans from the Tuong Club of An Thuong Commune Perform at the Celebration – Photo: Hoai Duc Information Portal
In response to Vietnam’s Cultural Heritage Day, Nguyen Thi Huyen, Principal of An Khanh Secondary School, shared: In support of the district’s call for the preservation and promotion of the nation’s cultural heritage, An Khanh Secondary School will continue to play an active role in preserving and developing Vietnamese culture sustainably and in line with contemporary trends. The school will also work with relevant agencies to further promote the teaching of patriotism, national pride, and the responsibility to protect Vietnam’s cultural heritage to the students and the younger generations of Hoai Duc.
Vice Chairman Nguyen Trung Thuan Presents Prizes to Students Participating in the Intangible Cultural Heritage Competition – Photo: Hoai Duc Information Portal
During the event, Hoai Duc also hosted performances and teachings by national-level and excellent artisans from the Ngai Cau Ca Tru Club of An Khanh Commune and the Tuong Club of An Thuong Commune. Through these performances, students were provided with foundational knowledge about traditional cultural heritage, helping them appreciate, preserve, and ignite the flame of heritage, nurturing their love for their homeland and nation
Additionally, An Khanh Secondary School organized a competition where students could learn about intangible cultural heritage.
Phuong Lan