This is an opportunity for the public and those who love ethnic culture to learn about the life, architecture and traditional art of the Cham people, as well as efforts to preserve heritage in a modern context.
The seminar attracted the participation of many guests, including researchers, representatives of the Cham community, students and people who love ethnic culture.
At the beginning of the program, participants had the opportunity to admire the traditional pottery art of the Cham people in Ninh Thuan. This is one of the long-standing crafts, recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage in need of urgent protection in 2022.
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| The artisan has recreated the entire traditional pottery making process of the Cham people. (Photo: Ngoc Anh) |
The artisans have recreated the entire sophisticated pottery making process, providing a vivid and intuitive look at the cultural value that this craft has contained throughout history.
Dr. Bui Ngoc Quang, Deputy Director in charge of the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, emphasized that preserving cultural heritage is not only about preserving traditional values but also a creative process, requiring the cooperation of relevant parties so that the flow of Vietnamese culture will always exist and continuously spread.
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| Dr. Bui Ngoc Quang, Deputy Director in charge of the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. (Photo: Ngoc Anh) |
With traditional architecture such as Cham houses, recreating cultural spaces requires deep understanding and a large investment in time, human resources and costs. Above all, finding suitable materials such as wood, stone, thatch... is a difficult problem, not to mention maintaining the authentic values of heritage in the context of modernization and market economic pressure.
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"In the next 10 or 20 years, will the current conservation perspective and mechanism still be appropriate? Or will we be forced to change, and if we do, what will the roadmap be like to ensure that cultural identity is maintained and developed sustainably?", Dr. Bui Ngoc Quang wondered.
Within the framework of the program, attendees also listened to the sharing about the customs and practices of the Cham people; the process of repairing and restoring Cham houses at the Museum; changes in the living space of the Cham people...
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| Mr. Dang Van Quyet introduces traditional musical instruments of the Cham people. (Photo: Ngoc Anh) |
According to Mr. Dang Van Quyet, head of the Cham Ninh Thuan delegation, the Cham house at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is not only a cultural symbol but also a bridge to the origin, helping the younger generation better understand national identity.
However, Mr. Dang Van Quyet also said that the strong changes of modern society, urbanization and cultural exchange have caused traditional houses to gradually disappear. In Ninh Thuan and Binh Thuan, where a large number of Cham people live, distinguishing between Cham and Kinh house architecture becomes more difficult, as the unique features gradually fade away.
However, Mr. Dang Van Quyet believes that many Cham families still strive to preserve objects, architecture, or customs, showing respect for the past and contributing to keeping the national identity alive.
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| Traditional Cham music performance. (Photo: Ngoc Anh) |
In addition, the music and traditional dances of the Cham people also left a deep impression on the participants. The harmonious combination of traditional musical instruments not only revived the unique cultural atmosphere but also helped the audience feel more clearly about the soul and rich spiritual life of the Cham people in the S-shaped country.
In addition, at the event, Dr. Bui Ngoc Quang, Deputy Director in charge of the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, presented certificates of merit and souvenirs to individuals and groups with outstanding contributions to the preservation and promotion of Cham culture. This is not only a deep thank you but also an encouragement for the tireless efforts in protecting traditional cultural values.
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| Dr. Bui Ngoc Quang, Deputy Director in charge of the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, awarded certificates of merit to individuals and groups with outstanding contributions to the preservation and promotion of Cham culture in Vietnam. (Photo: Ngoc Anh) |
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