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Cho Ro ethnic minority group's Sayangva festival recognised as national intangible cultural heritage

Sayangva is the most important traditional festival of the Cho Ro community in Dong Nai. Deeply rooted in agricultural beliefs, it expresses gratitude to heaven and earth and deities, especially the Rice Goddess, while praying for bumper harvests and prosperous lives.

Top leader lauds unsung contributions by ethnic minority figures to national culture

Only when culture is nurtured basing on the self-awareness and pride of each individual can it exist and develop sustainably, remarked Party General Secretary and State President To Lam.

Investing in educational infrastructure in mountainous areas promotes equal access to education: PM

PM Chinh noted that in recent years, education in ethnic minority, mountainous and border areas has received special attention and priority investment from the Party, the State and Party General Secretary To Lam.

Hanoi’s ethnic culture village kicks off month-long Tet celebrations

The activities aim to celebrate Vietnam’s diverse cultural identities, contribute to upholding traditional values, and foster exchange, solidarity, and mutual support among ethnic groups.

Dak Lak promotes Ba Na community’s gong culture, brocade weaving

The Trong Doi, Cong Ba, Chieng Nam Festival in Xi Thoai hamlet, which takes place at the end of January each year, attracts strong interest from both locals and visitors thanks to the distinctive artistic expressions of Ba Na culture.

Three national target programmes basically meet, exceed 2021-2025 goals

A report from the Central Steering Committee for National Target Programmes for the 2021–2025 period showed that poverty reduction in ethnic minority-inhabited areas averaged 3.2% per year. Per capita income among ethnic minorities is estimated to reach 45.9 million VND (1,760 USD) in 2025, a 3.3-fold increase from the 2020 level, well surpassing the goal of more than doubling.

Lao Cai works hard to preserve Pa Di people’s traditional crafts

To preserve their cultural heritage and values, and prevent traditional crafts, especially traditional costume-making, from fading away, the Pa Di people in Muong Khuong, Lao Cai province, are actively working with local authorities and agencies on preservation efforts.

Dien Bien: Housing programme brings stability to ethnic minority families

Since 2021, Dien Bien province has mobilised more than 530 billion VND from social resources to build or repair over 9,800 houses for poor, near-poor and disadvantaged households.