Tug of War becomes Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

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The decision was made at the 10th session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Windhoek, Namibia from November 30-December 4.

This was the first multi-national heritage Viet Nam has submitted to the UNESCO for recognition.

The folk game is a unique intangible cultural heritage that is played in many countries in the Asia Pacific region. It aims to pray for abundant harvests and prosperity. They mark the start of the agricultural cycle and often begin with commemorative rites to local deities.

Tug of War is an ancient folk game of Vietnamese ethnic minority groups such as Kinh, Thai, Tay, Nung, Giay and played by generations in the country./.

By Kim Anh