Across the Heritage Region

Phu Tho is a land of abundant cultural heritage, home to nearly 2,000 intangible cultural assets. Beyond the two heritages inscribed by UNESCO, the province boasts 41 representative intangible cultural heritages listed in the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Phu Tho has implemented synchronous solutions to preserve and promote these values, ensuring that whenever people mention Phu Tho, they think of a quintessential "land of heritage."

Children experiencing Xoan singing with artisans at Hung Lo Communal House.

Students learning and practicing Xoan singing alongside artisans, helping to safeguard and spread heritage values within the community.

Muong Gong art is a National Intangible Cultural Heritage and an essential part of the Muong people’s festivals and New Year celebrations.

The art of “Dam duong” (rhythmic rice pounding) performed by the Muong people in Thu Cuc Commune.

The graceful scarf dance of Thai ethnic girls.

The distinctive Bell Dance of the Dao people in Phu Tho.

Bamboo tube tapping and Gong performances by the Muong community.

The province currently hosts over 800 traditional festivals, many of which are National Intangible Cultural Heritages, including: Tro Tram Festival, Muong people’s Khai Ha Festival, Dao Xa Communal House Festival, and Lang Suong Temple Festival.

The “Rice Soul Procession” praying for a bountiful harvest at the Tet Doi Festival – a National Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Muong Gong and folk performing arts at the Muong Dong Festival.

The Duc But Festival (also known as the “Straw Mat Scramble” Festival) held at the Dinh Ca relic complex, Phu Lien Village.

The “Hoa Giai” ritual in the Ong Khiu and Ba Khiu procession festival in Hy Cuong commune.

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