Kolok-pa is the game played in the Thongsa locality. The name of the game is directly derived from the name given to the element. Such game can play in any number of people more than two; it can be played in even numbers only like, two, four, six, eight and ten. According to the local elders the exact date of which the game is been played is not known. However, the game is usually played in the winter seasons, as it is the end of fruitful tiring journey of the year to the villagers as mostly the field are left uncultivated and people do not have works to carry on in the field. The people usually played for fun and for enjoyment by keeping simple bet. Kolok-pa game does not differentiate the gender and age of the player, such game can be played by mixing gender, nevertheless the players opt to play gender wise only, in order to have balance and competitive competition. According to 65 years old Meme Ugyen Guru, the game in the past can be played by burning bamboos and pinewoods for lighting the ground in the evenings. Mostly the betting they used to keep are for Bangchang, Ara (Local wine), pork and eating and drinking. The winner of the match is declare based on mutual understanding made within the players, either to pay bet after every game or out of three sets. According to the local present during our study, they asserted that Kolok-pa game is still playing; however, they share their concern that such game is slowly declining due to the change of times and due to the modernization. Aum Nim Gyalmo shared that nowadays due to the digital games and other available of entertainment, youth are found with least interest to play such age old game, where their interest are driven to digital.

Thanh Liet Temple Festival - also known as the mussel procession festival, is a long-standing custom of Thanh Liet village, Hung Lam commune (now hamlet 9, Xuan Lam commune) held on the 6th day of the 2nd lunar month every year. According to the community's concept, the festival is to commemorate the merits of Nguyen Bieu, Princess Lieu Hanh and the water gods who bless the shrimp and fish catching, mussel raking on Lam river. The festival space is a section of Lam river about 2.5 kilometers long, from the river wharf in front of Thanh Liet temple to Phu junction, including rituals such as: ramming ceremony, welcoming ceremony, main ceremony, and chopping ceremony. On the 1st day of the 2nd lunar month, at the temple, the village's ritual committee performs a mediumship ritual to ask for the gods' instructions on organizing the festival. On the morning of the 5th, the ritual committee performs a ritual to ask for permission from the gods to hold the Pho Tro/Moc Duc ceremony. The most special ritual is the water procession. On the morning of the 6th, the Saint's palanquin is carried from the temple to the sandbank and put on a boat. The large boats of the fishing village are arranged in a long row, decorated with flags, flowers, sacrificial objects, and offerings... Leading the procession is the master boat with a decorated altar for the water god, on which the village's elders are carried, followed by the boat carrying the palanquins of the gods. They worship the water god at the junction of the Lam River (Nghe An) and La River (Ha Tinh). The master of ceremonies performs the rituals of worshiping the water god, the river god... typical of the river region. Legend has it that in this ceremony, there is also the ritual of carrying mussels and releasing mussels into the river, so the Thanh Liet Temple Festival has long been called the mussel procession. The ceremony lasts for 2 hours and ends with the procession of the god's palanquin back to the Thanh Liet Temple and the organization of the grand ceremony. The festival has games that are imbued with the identity of the river region such as swimming, prize-winning, diving, rowing, clam-raking, volleyball, tug-of-war, chess, etc. Thanh Liet Temple Festival is imbued with the identity of the river region, is a place to preserve the worship of water gods and reflects the professional thinking of the people in the lower Lam River. With its typical value, Thanh Liet Temple Festival was included in the List of National Intangible Cultural Heritage by the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism in 2018.

In the Nung language, “Phai Lua” means rafting. The Phài Lừa Bamboo Raft Racing Festival is held every 3 years on the 4th day of the 4th lunar month of the leap year, associated with the Snake worship of the residents of the Bac Giang riverside (also known as the Van Mich river). The worship originates from the legend of the Snake who eliminates dangers to protect the peaceful life of the people, praying for good rice and bountiful harvests. From the morning of the 4th day of the 4th lunar month, the ritual part takes place with the Snake God worship ceremony at Ong and Ba communal houses. Each village prepares a tray of offerings including chicken, sticky rice, wine, fruits, candy, etc. Master Pu Mo performs the worship ceremony, inviting the Snake God to attend the festival, to visit his adoptive parents and the villagers. Next is the procession of the Snake God's palanquin, departing from Ong communal house to Tho Cong temple to present himself and ask for Tho Cong's permission. On the palanquin is a wooden statue of the Snake God. Leading the procession are the lion teams, followed by the flag-carrying group, the Snake God palanquin, representatives of the three families Vy, Do, Nong, the people in the commune and tourists attending the festival. Drums, gongs, and cymbals beat in rhythm with the procession. After the ritual of worshiping and carrying the Snake God palanquin, the festival includes activities such as swimming, diving to catch duck feet, raft racing, singing Sli melodies, and gliding... Raft rowing (Phai Lua) is a custom to commemorate the Snake God who went down to the river to kill Thuong Luong, avenge his younger brother, and bring a peaceful life to the villagers. The festival has a strong educational character, guiding people towards goodness; it is an opportunity for people to meet, have fun, experience, exchange and share experiences, unite, and help each other in life. In 2018, the Phài Lừa Bamboo Raft Racing Festival in Hong Phong commune was recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Braiding called muibofi is an ancient tradition among Tajik people. The women wash their hair nicely before the braiding and towel dried. To nourish the hair or make it softer oil is applied. For braiding the hairdresser uses two or three different combs, first for brushing it then for diving it that a much finer comb to divide the hair into an exact amount to make same size braids.

Inscribed in 2016 (11.COM) on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity Jeju Island, off the southern coast of mainland Korea, is a volcanic island with a population of about 600,000 people. Some landforms of the island were inscribed on the List of World Heritage in 2007. An average Jeju haenyeo holds her breath for one minute while diving ten- meter underwater to gather marine products. When a haenyeo exhales after each dive, she makes a unique sound called "sumbi-sori." A haenyeo works for six to seven hours a day in summer and four to five hours in winter. She dives about ninety days a year. The income generated from diving work significantly contributes to Jeju households. A Jeju haenyeo has her own mental map of the sea, including the location of reefs and the habitat for shellfish. She also has a command of local knowledge on the winds and tides. The maps and knowledge are acquired through repeated diving experience by each haenyeo. Most Jeju haenyeo rely upon upper-skilled haenyeo’s (sanggun) weather forecast for diving rather than listening to the official forecasts. Jeju haenyeo communities practice a shamanistic ritual for the goddess of the sea (jamsugut). The ritual includes prayers for safety at sea and an abundant catch. The ritual has a part for the haenyeo to sing a song called “Seoujet-Sori.” “Haenyeo Norae” (Haenyeo Song), which used to be sung while rowing their boat out to the sea for diving, has been an important part of Jeju haenyeo culture.

South Korea 2016