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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