Hordes of people converge on Bac Ninh for Quan Ho folk singing Festival

Present at the ceremony are Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha, leaders of a number of ministries, cities and provinces, and representatives of international organizations in Vietnam.

In her opening speech, Nguyen Huong Giang, leader of the provincial government, affirms that Bac Ninh, formerly known as Kinh Bac, is rich in historical, cultural and revolutionary traditions in Vietnam.

Bac Ninh is said to be the land where the Ly dynasty that developed Dai Viet (Vietnam) civilization was formed. It is the ancestral home of Buddhism, and the first center of Confucianism in the country.

Throughout thousands of years in history, Bac Ninh has possessed a system of diverse, rich and unique cultural heritages. Besides Quan Ho folk singing, artists from regions will perform different art genres recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritages.

Other art genres recognized by UNESCO include Xoan singing (Phu Tho), Vi Giam Nghe Tinh (Ha Tinh), royal court music (Hue), gong beating (Dak Lak), Don ca tai tu (Bac Lieu), and Bai Choi (Quang Nam).

At the ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha presents the Prime Minister’s recognition of three national treasures in Bac Ninh to local authorities.

The three national treasures are Dong Son Culture bronze jar, Tinh Lu pagoda stone stele, and Quan The Am (Buddhist bodhisattva) statue of Cung Kiem pagoda.

Delegates and spectators are treated to a special art programme performed by national and local art troupes.

Nearly 10,000 people flock to Kinh Bac Cultural Center Square to attend the opening ceremony and enjoy art performances.

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