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Dean Lewis to Bring Australian Performance to Vietnam

Dean Lewis is a renowned singer-songwriter with a remarkable track record of 10 billion streams for his hit songs. His breakthrough single “Waves” in 2016 achieved a remarkable feat, earning seven times platinum certification in Australia in 2019. He further solidified his success with his 2018 single “Be Alright”, which topped the charts in Australia and received platinum certification just four weeks after its release. The song went on to achieve an impressive 11× platinum certification in Australia and achieved multi-platinum status worldwide, including double platinum in the United States. In 2019, Lewis released his highly anticipated debut studio album, “A Place We Knew,” followed by his second album, “The Hardest Love,” in 2022. Recognized for his exceptional talent, Lewis has earned three awards from 16 nominations at the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) Music Awards, an esteemed annual ceremony that celebrates excellence and innovation in Australian music ...

Mo Muong folk performance ritual becomes national intangible cultural heritage

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The Mo Muong folk performance ritual, which is closely related to the daily life of the Muong ethnic group in the mountainous northwest districts of Ba Vi, Thach That, and Quoc Oai in Hanoi, has been recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The uniqueness of Mo Muong Ritual  A  Thay Mo , or shaman is practicing the Mo Muong Ritual. Photo: Quan doi Nhan dan Newspaper According to Vietnamese folklore researcher Dang Hoanh Loan, Mo Muong Ritual is considered a precious cultural heritage of the Muong ethnic group that is in danger of being lost. “This art form is usually performed by Thay Mo , or shamans, who play an important role in the spiritual life of the Muong ethnic group in northern Vietnam,” he explained. “It is believed that Muong people will be protected and blessed by their ancestors through Mo Muong rites on important occasions such as childbirth ceremonies, building a house, or fune...