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Vietnam to submit Xoan singing's nomination to UNESCO before March 31
Thu Minh 17:21, 2016/03/24
The Prime Minister assigned the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, on behalf of the Government, to sign the national nomination profile for Xoan singing which will be submitted to UNESCO to be recognised as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity.
The Prime Minister assigned the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO to prepare all necessary paperwork for the nomination. 
The nomination paper for Xoan singing to be recognised as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity must be submitted to UNESCO before March 31. 
 
A performance of Xoan singing.
A performance of Xoan singing.
Xoan singing originates in the northern Phu Tho province and is performed in communal halls during spring festivals. For this reason, it is also called “hat cua dinh” (singing in front of the communal house). 
It is believed to date back to the time of the Hung kings (2890 BC to 250 BC). 
Xoan singing has three forms, including honouring the Hung kings, the founders of the nation, and village guardian spirits; appealling for good health, weather and harvests; and depicting daily life in rural areas. 
Xoan singing is accompanied by dancing and musical instruments, such as clappers and drums. 
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