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From September 2025, when the Government 's new policies for artisans and subjects of intangible cultural heritage take effect, artisans, club models, and heritage practice groups will not only receive material support, but will also be motivated to continue the journey of preservation and "passing on the torch" to future generations.
Help artisans "keep the fire" of their profession
Folk artist Le Van Loi (residing in Tran Bien ward) is one of the faces associated with Dong Nai amateur music for 5 decades. Born into a family with a musical tradition, he was soon fascinated by the sounds of the zither, the co, the sen and lyrical vọng cổ melodies. At the age of 80, the artist's hands are rough, his eyes are gradually fading, but every time his fingers touch the strings, it seems that all his youth, memories and passion are awakened, resonating with each note of music.
Since 1975, artist Le Van Loi has traveled throughout hamlets and neighborhoods in and outside the province, participating in movement activities and teaching “guitar skills” to those who are passionate about amateur music and reformed opera. In recent years, his health has declined and his family’s difficult life has made him think many times about “hanging up his instrument”. However, his passion for amateur music and the encouragement from his students and art lovers have kept him in the profession.
Folk artist PHAM LO, Chairman of the Dong Nai Province Amateur Music Club, shared: “Preserving intangible cultural heritage is not only preserving an art form, but also preserving the soul and identity of the land. When that “fire” is fueled by policies and the community’s cooperation, the heritage will continue to spread, becoming a connecting thread between generations, so that amateur songs, folk melodies, customs and traditional festivals will live forever.”
In 2025, artisan Le Van Loi, along with many artisans from Dong Nai such as: Pham Lo (residing in Tran Bien ward); Pham Thi Linh (residing in Phu Nghia commune); Vu Thi Thien (residing in Dong Phu commune); Tran Van Hung (residing in Long Hung ward); Nguyen Thi Phung (residing in An Phuoc commune) ... were proposed to be awarded the title of Meritorious Artisan (Meritorious Artisan) in the field of intangible culture. Many dossiers of these artisans have been approved by the Provincial Award Council and submitted to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Most recently, the Government issued Decree No. 215/2025/ND-CP dated August 4, 2025, stipulating measures to manage, protect and promote the values of world cultural and natural heritage, underwater cultural heritage, intangible cultural heritage in UNESCO lists and the National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage and policies for artisans and subjects of intangible cultural heritage. The Decree takes effect from September 2025. In particular, folk artisans and meritorious artists will receive monthly living allowances, health insurance, and when participating in activities of transmission, training, fostering and teaching their successors, they will receive financial support.
Folk artist Le Van Loi emotionally shared: “The most precious thing for an old artist like me is respect and recognition. If there are more support policies, it will be a joy, an excitement and also a motivation to continue to pass on the profession to today's young generation.”
In fact, over the past years, the preservation and promotion of intangible cultural heritage in Dong Nai has relied on the dedication of artisans and the response of the community. Many artisans have spent money, time, and effort to open classes and teach for free. However, with the new policy taking effect from September 2025, it will create conditions for classes and clubs to be maintained and expanded.
Will support clubs, heritage practice groups
Meritorious Artist Huynh Khai, former Head of the Department of Traditional Music, Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music, who has been involved in the Dong Nai amateur music movement for more than 10 years, said: Decree 215/2025/ND-CP not only partly solves the difficulties in the lives of artisans, but also creates a legal corridor and support mechanism for heritage forms to be taught systematically and with a long-term plan.
Along with the stories of artisans who “keep the fire” of their profession, the new policy also encourages the community to join hands in preserving heritage. Clubs and groups practicing intangible cultural heritage are supported in establishing and organizing activities when they have a proposal for establishment from the board of directors approved by the chairman of the People’s Committee of the commune, ward or special zone; and have operating regulations in accordance with the provisions of law and traditional customs. In particular, clubs and groups practicing heritage are supported with funding when newly established to purchase musical instruments, props for practice and operating costs.
Currently, Dong Nai has many models of clubs, amateur music groups, quan ho folk songs, xam singing, lullabies... that have become familiar meeting places for heritage lovers. These models mostly operate at the grassroots cultural institution system - where artisans and young people meet, practice, exchange and create.
Ms. Hoang Thi Hai, a member of Huong Que Club (Long Binh Ward), said: Up to now, the club has operated on a voluntary basis, with members contributing funds to maintain operations and participating in art performances in and outside the province. In the near future, when Decree 215/2025/ND-CP of the Government comes into effect, it is hoped that the club will receive financial support to buy costumes, musical instruments and have a fixed meeting place. From there, there will be conditions for better performances to serve the people.
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Source: https://baodongnai.com.vn/van-hoa/202508/tiep-lua-tinh-yeu-di-san-van-hoa-phi-vat-the-79226a3/
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