Bac Ninh, Oct. 4 -- Bac Ninh is home to the practice of Then singing, a traditional folk art form of the Tay, Nung and Thai ethnic groups, inscribed by UNESCO on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. In this land rich in cultural traditions, Then has been embraced by the community as a cherished cultural expression, enriching the province's diverse heritage.

Breathing new life into Then

For the Tay and Nung ethnic groups in Bac Ninh, Then has long been a familiar spiritual and cultural practice, closely tied to community life. It is categorised into two forms: ritualistic Then, which preserves traditional spiritual elements, and recreational Then, adapted for artistic and cultural purposes.

Every Sund...