PANO – "Hat Then" or the Then singing of the Tay and Nung ethnic groups in Lang Giang, Yen The, Luc Ngan, Luc Nam, and Son Dong districts has been recognized as the national intangible heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism.

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With the recognition of the Then singing, Bac Giang province now has 11 items recognized as the national intangible cultural heritage.

The Then singing is an important religious, ceremonial and cultural practice of the Tay and the Nung minority ethnic groups which demonstrate their spiritual and cultural life.

At present, only 31 artisans are maintaining the traditional form of Then singing.

Translated by Son Ca