Dao man devoted to preserving ethnic script and culture

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Ly Dai Thong devotes great efforts to teaching the Dao language and script to younger generations. Photo: Minh Duc – VNA
Classes on the Dao language and script organised by Ly Dai Thong attract people of different ages to participate and learn. Photo: Minh Duc – VNA
In the evenings after villagers return from the fields, Ly Dai Thong takes time to guide them in writing the Dao script, helping them better understand their ethnic group’s rich folk knowledge. Photo: Minh Duc – VNA
Ly Dai Thong uses his free time in the evenings to teach villagers how to write the Dao script, helping preserve traditional knowledge. Photo: Minh Duc – VNA
Ly Dai Thong wholeheartedly teaches the Dao language and script to younger generations. Photo: Minh Duc – VNA
Classes taught by Ly Dai Thong attract learners of various ages to study the Dao language and script. Photo: Minh Duc – VNA
Dao man devoted to preserving ethnic script and culture
Ly Dai Thong, Head of the Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front of Nam Dam village in Quan Ba commune, Tuyen Quang province, has been a pioneer in preserving the Dao ethnic script and cultural traditions – an important part of the spiritual life of the Dao people closely associated with rituals such as the Cap Sac (Coming-of-Age) ceremony. Recognising the importance of cultural preservation, he has opened classes to teach the Dao script, traditional dances and musical instruments to younger generations. These classes not only help learners master the writing system but also gain deeper understanding of traditional rituals, thereby contributing to safeguarding the unique cultural heritage of the Dao ethnic group. With more than 26 years of Party membership, he has earned the community’s trust not only for his contributions to political work but also for his dedication to maintaining traditional cultural values. Photo: Minh Duc – VNA