May 22, 2019 | 21:18 (GMT+7)
“Ro Bam” theater art recognized as intangible cultural heritage
A ceremony was recently held in the Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang on May 20 to receive a certificate recognizing “Ro Bam” theater art in Tran De district as a national intangible cultural heritage.
The folk art form includes traditional dance and theater of the Khmer people in Vietnam’s Southern region. It is solely performed by family of Meritorious Artist Lam Thi Huong in Tai Van commune of Tran De district.
This year, along with “Ro Bam” theater art, Nghinh Ong (whale worshiping) Festival in Tran De district has been acknowledged as intangible cultural heritage.
Source: VNA