Vietnam.vn reported that 58 contestants from 34 schools across Ca Mau province are participating in a provincial competition dedicated to Đờn ca tài tử. This Southern Vietnamese folk art form, rooted in the region’s spiritual life, was added to the UNESCO List of Representative Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2013.
Local officials emphasize the importance of introducing this tradition to students, allowing them to listen, learn, and perform. Such activities aim to help young people better understand their homeland while developing artistic skills. Nguyen Chi Cong, Deputy Director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, noted the event enables talented youths to display their abilities. He added that artisans and cultural workers can use the platform to identify and encourage promising individuals. Cong stated these efforts will help build a generation capable of sustaining the local folk music movement and promoting its value today. The competition is set to conclude with an awards presentation on August 24.
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