Digital technology to be used to preserve folk literature works
The Vietnamese Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has decided to approve a project on preserving and upholding the value of folk literature of ethnic minorities till 2030.
Hanoi (VNA) – TheVietnamese Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has decided to approve aproject on preserving and upholding the value of folk literature of ethnicminorities till 2030.
The project aims toraise public awareness of the effort, especially among ethnic minorities whilepopularising folk literature works on the mass media and via regular activities at cultural establishments.
At the same time,modern technology, especially digital technology, will be adopted to collect,preserve, restore, uphold and popularise outstanding works, particularly thoseat high risk of falling into oblivion.
During2023-2026, the project will focus on collecting and conducting annual reviews tocompile a list of intangible cultural heritages related to folk literature ofethnic minorities.
Accordingly, it looks to collect, digitalise and publish 40% of folk literatureworks; preserve and complete the documentation of 40% of others at risk ofoblivion, offer financial support to 50% of authors and artisans in intangiblecultural heritage and folk literature of ethnic minorities in particular, andprovide training for 50% of civil servants,cultural officials, artists, folk authors, village elders, village chiefs, andrespected individuals.
There will be 3-5 folklore clubs or ethnic minority folk art teamsin a local village to provide a platform for practising, performing, andpreserving various genres of folk literature.
ꦯ During 2027-2030, 80% of the above goals are expected to be completed./.
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