via Viet Nam News, 13 April 2024: Điện Biên Province has two new additions to the National Intangible Cultural Heritage list: the decorative art on costumes by the Lào ethnic group and the traditional cake-making of the White Thái ethnic group. These recognitions highlight the intricate handwoven textiles symbolic of the Lào community and the celebrated khẩu xén and chí chọp cakes, integral to White Thái culinary traditions.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has recently inscribed the decorative art on costumes of the Lào ethnic group and the making of khẩu xén and chí chọp cakes by the White Thái ethnic group on the National Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
With these additions, Điện Biên Province now has 20 cultural elements on the list.
The Lào ethnic people reside primarily across 23 villages in Điện Biên and Điện Biên Đông districts. Their intricate handwoven textiles have long been part of their daily life, symbolising cultural resilience and economic empowerment for the local women.
Source: Two cultural elements in Điện Biên Province added to National Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
