The art of decorating the Neu tree of the Cor ethnic minority group in Tra Bong district was recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism in 2024.
The Tra Bong District People's Committee, on March 17, organized an exhibition to display the decoration of the Cor ethnic group's Neu trees in Tra Bong district.
The event taking place at the Square 28/8 (August 28) aims to mark Tra Bong District’s 50th Liberation Anniversary (March 18, 1975–2025).
The traditional art of decorating the Neu tree of the Cor ethnic people in Tra Bong district is associated with the Gong art, buffalo sacrifice festival that appeared thousands of years ago.
The Neu tree is made from a bamboo tree’s trunk, bark, and flowers with a height of around 4-8 meters. It is decorated with various traditional items such as leaves, flowers, and colorful fabric tassels.
The Cor ethnic minority believes that the Neu tree is a spiritual intersection between the Gods in the heavens and humans on Earth.
The Cor people have a custom of planting and decorating the Neu tree to pray for peace, prosperity, community solidarity, and mutual support.
Minh Thien
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