Young people keep cultural heritage alive

In recent years, efforts to preserve and promote ethnic cultural heritage in Tuyen Quang Province have gained momentum thanks to the active involvement of young people and students. Through experiential learning activities, extracurricular programs, and traditional culture clubs, many unique cultural values of ethnic communities are being safeguarded and widely promoted.

At Dong Van Secondary School, where more than 90 percent of students are from the Mong ethnic group, the Traditional Culture Club has become a vibrant platform for cultural education. The club’s 51 members participate in folk singing, traditional flute and khen performances, folk dances, and traditional games, while also wearing ethnic costumes on designated school days. Local artisans are regularly invited to share their knowledge and skills, helping students gain a deeper understanding of their cultural roots.

Beyond the classroom, youth-led cultural preservation initiatives are flourishing across the province. In Eo Village, Xuan Van Commune, the Youth Club for Preserving Dao Thanh Y Cultural Identity serves as a gathering place where young people learn traditional Pao Dung folk songs and practice customs and rituals passed down through generations. Meanwhile, the “Mam Da” Club in Sa Phin Commune provides ethnic minority students with opportunities to perform traditional music and dance while introducing local culture to visitors, contributing to community-based tourism development.

The province is currently home to 395 youth and children's clubs dedicated to preserving and promoting ethnic cultural heritage. Their activities range from Then singing and Tinh lute performances to Pao Dung and Sinh Ca folk songs. These clubs are helping foster cultural pride among young people while ensuring that traditional values continue to thrive.

Alongside cultural preservation efforts, youth organizations are supporting young people in developing livelihoods linked to community-based tourism and cultural entrepreneurship. In 2025, provincial youth unions organized 20 entrepreneurship training courses for more than 10,000 young people and supported the development of over 100 youth-led economic models and cooperatives. Many initiatives, including traditional homestays, brocade weaving workshops, and cultural tourism experiences, are helping promote local heritage while generating sustainable income.

With strong support from schools, youth organizations, and local authorities, young people in Tuyen Quang are emerging as a driving force in preserving and promoting ethnic cultural identity. Their efforts are ensuring that traditional cultural values continue to flourish and adapt to the opportunities of the digital age.

Vien Su