47 artisans of intangible cultural heritage in Bac Ninh honored in a ceremony held on February 25 (Photo: VNA).

The artisans honored this time came from six traditional arts including quan ho (love duet singing), ca tru (ceremonial singing), tuong (classical drama), trong quan singing (a response folk singing between male and female groups), water puppetry and cheo (traditional opera).

Speaking at the ceremony, Vice Chairman of the Bac Ninh People’s Committee Nguyen Van Phong said the province is home to three intangible cultural heritages recognized by UNESCO, including the folk game of tug of war (in Huu Chap village, Hoa Long commune, Bac Ninh city), quan ho and ca tru.

The boat love duet performance at Lim festival in Bac Ninh province.

He described the artisans as living treasures who have a significant role in cultural heritage preservation.

As many as 41 local artisans were honored in the first ceremony held in 2010, Phong added.

Source: NDO/VNA