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A dancing performance at the ceremony on June 15. Source: Department of International Cooperation under Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism A ceremony was held in the south-central province of Ninh Thuan on June 15 to receive the UNESCO certificate inscribing the art of pottery making of Cham people on the list of intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding and kick off the Ninh Thuan Grape – Wine Festival 2023, VNA reported. The event in Phan Rang – Thap Cham city took place in the presence of President Vo Van Thuong and central and local officials. In his remarks, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha said the UNESCO recognition is an affirmation of Vietnam’s cultural identity in the world’s cultural heritage treasure and also shows respect for women’s role in the modern society. From now on, the art becomes a common asset of humanity, he noted. Meanwhile, with their industriousness and endless creativity, local residents have successfully grown many ...