This is an important milestone in preserving and honoring the unique and rich cultural identity of the Cor people.

The art of decorating poles of the Cor people becomes an intangible cultural heritage.
The Cor people’s art of decorating the pole has been closely associated with their cultural and spiritual life for many generations. The pole is not only a symbol of prosperity and luck, but also a spiritual bridge between the Cor people and the gods.
The tallest pole, usually erected during the Nga Ra Festival, is 10 to 15 meters high and decorated with two-color black and red patterns, symbolizing heaven and earth.

Artisan Ho Ngoc An talks about the art of creating poles of the Cor people
The trunk of the pole is hung with Gu sets, wooden sculptures unique to the Cor people. The Gu sets are spiritual motifs, reflecting the richness of this ethnic group's folk culture.
Along with the Gu set, the pole also has wooden swallows, symbolizing the birds of the sky sent by the gods to help the Cor people.

The tree trunk is decorated with colorful, eye-catching patterns.
Every time they erect the pole, the Cor people perform very solemn and sacred worship rituals, showing their respect to the gods. The swallow on the top of the pole is considered a bird of the gods, so the Cor people never hunt or eat this bird.
The recognition of the Cor people's pole decoration art as a national intangible cultural heritage not only honors its unique cultural values but also contributes to preserving and promoting this precious heritage for future generations.

Ritual in the festival of the Cor people next to the Neu tree - Photo: Hoang Tam
Trong Nhan
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