The recognition affirms the cultural and historical value of the festival, which is closely associated with dan ca quan ho Bac Ninh (Quan ho Bac Ninh folk singing), a form of traditional folk singing inscribed by UNESCO on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

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Leaders of Bac Ninh province present the certificate and congratulate authorities and residents of Tien Du and Lien Bao communes at the ceremony. (Photo: Nhan Dan Newspaper)

This year’s festival runs through March 1, drawing the participation of 13 villages from Tien Du and Lien Bao communes. A wide range of traditional rituals and activities are being reenacted, including betel and tea offering ceremonies, quan ho singing performances on boats, ceremonial singing at communal houses and pagodas, and “hat canh” (overnight singing sessions) at traditional singing houses and artisans’ homes.

In addition to the musical performances, various folk games such as human chess are also organized, contributing to a vibrant festive atmosphere that both preserves and promotes the distinctive cultural identity of the Kinh Bac region.

Translated by Song Anh