Participants from Southeast Asian member countries
and relevant bodies discussed and shared experiences in protecting
intangible cultural heritage at a regional meeting in Ha Noi.
Vietnamese work songs are in the running to become
UNESCO symbols of intangible world heritage, along with 45 other
cultural practices across the globe.
The Ministry of Information and Communications has released a set of stamps featuring traditional ca tru singing recognised as an Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding by UNESCO in 2009.
