This belief is both a guiding principle and a lifelong ambition for Sa Van Cam, a member of the Tay ethnic group in Da Bac district and a passionate advocate for the Tay culture. The native has devoted years to the revival, preservation, and teaching of the ancient Tay script.
Since 2010, Cam has organised seven classes on the script, attracting over
200 learners from Muong Chieng commune and nearby areas. His initiative on
preserving and promoting the cultural identity of the ancient Tay script earned
him provincial authorities’ recognition in 2024 as an exemplary figure in the
cultural sector.
In a traditional stilt house imbued with the
Tay heritage, Sa Van Cam (second from right) passionately guides elderly
villagers in Muong Chieng commune through reading ancient Tay texts preserved
in centuries-old manuscripts.
For years, Sa Van Cam has painstakingly
collected and studied rare documents written in the script, considering them
the cultural essence and spiritual treasure of the ethnic community.
The distinctive letters and symbols, recorded
in centuries-old books, reflect the worldview and philosophy of the Tay ethnic
group in Da Bac.
With the Tay ethnic group making up
approximately 41.57% of Da Bac's population, even the oldest villagers no
longer remember the script’s origin. However, one truth remains: to thoroughly
understand the Tay culture, one must know how to read the Tay script.
Sa Văn Cam’s tireless efforts in carrying out
his initiative aim to strengthen community bonds, ensuring that this cultural
essence of the community is conserved and disseminated.
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