Bai choi

Bài Chòi is a combination of arts in Central Vietnam including music, poetry, acting, painting and literature,[1] providing recreation, entertainment and socialising within village communities.[2] It was Inscribed on the UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list in 2017.[1][3] Bài Chòi was recognised as Vietnam's national intangible cultural heritage during 2014-2016 by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.[4]

Two old ladies playing Bài chòi
Hut to play Bài chòi

Bài Chòi games and performance involve a card game similar to bingo, played with songs and music performed by Hieu artists, during the Tết Nguyên Đán.[5][6]

References
  1. "The art of Bài Chòi in Central Viet Nam". UNESCO.
  2. "Bài chòi singing gains country's 10th UNESCO intangible heritage recognition". vietnamnews.vn. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
  3. "Vietnam's Bai Choi art recognized as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity". Tuoi Tre News. May 6, 2018. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
  4. "Quang Nam welcomes UNESCO status for Bai Choi singing". VOV.VN. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  5. "Central Vietnam Festival Bài Chòi Recognized as UNESCO Intangible Heritage | Saigoneer". www.saigoneer.com. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
  6. "The recognition of Bai Choi as an intangible cultural heritage". quangnamnews.vn. Retrieved May 10, 2021.


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