Vietnam: Hat Xoan dossier to be submitted to UNESCO.

Section: General News - The dossier for Hat Xoan should be completed and submiited to UNESCO for recognition as an intangible World Cultural Heritage in need of urgent protection, says Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the UNESCO National Committee will be responsible for preparation of the dossier.

Hat Xoan (also known as Hat Cua Dinh) is a unique vocal music form which used to be performed in front of the Communal House in spring. Most Xoan melodies came from ancient villages in the centre of the Van Lang State during the Hung dynasties.

In addition to 69 Xoan singers over the age of 60. Phu Tho now …