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Binh Thuan to protect Intangible Cultural Heritage Recognized by UNESCO

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BTO – In 2013, UNESCO recognized Southern Vietnamese Don Ca Tai Tu (DCTTNB) as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity. Binh Thuan is one of 21 provinces and cities with the artistic heritage of Don Ca Tai Tu, contributing to enhancing the spiritual cultural life of the people and developing the socio-economic situation of the province, raising Binh Thuan's status in the region and the country.

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UNESCO certificate recognising Bai Choi singing as an Intangible Cutural
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