via VNA/Vietnam Plus, 07 November 2023: Lao ethnic folk dance in Dien Bien Province has been designated as Vietnam’s “National Intangible Cultural Heritage,” a testament to its historical significance and role in community life.
With ancient origins and created and developed through labour and community communication, the art of Lao folk dance is the creative result of many generations.
According to the provincial Department of Culture, Sport and Tourism, the art is practiced, preserved and promoted in 16 villages in nine communes of the two districts.
Although each dance presents different contents, all of them show the aspiration for a peaceful and happy life, regardless of hardships challenges.
A unique and indispensable cultural activity of Lao people, the folk dance has been staged on significant occasions such as Lunar New Year Festival, Laos Water Festival, wedding, new house celebration, new rice celebration, and other cultural events of the community.
