At the opening ceremony, the Organizing Board awarded 32 outstanding entries including 3 gold medals, 6 silver medals, 8 bronze medals and 15 consolation prizes.

Nguyen Trong Hieu and his work “Symphony of Mud” winning silver medal.

2 photographers from Bac Ninh attended this exhibition, of whom, Nguyen Trong Hieu won silver medal for his work “Ban Giao huong cua bun” (Symphony of Mud) taken at the traditional water-ball wrestling festival in Van village, Bac Ninh city.

The Vietnam Art Photo Exhibition 2026 collected 9,291 entries of 1,263 photographers from 34 provinces and cities across the country including 7,756 single photographs and 1,535 photo series created from August 2024 to June 2026.

The Organizing Board selected 200 outstanding entries of 166 authors to display including 156 single photos and 44 photo series.

Through the lens of photographers, the beauty of Vietnam’s landscapes, people and cultural values is portrayed vividly, which helps to promote Vietnam’s image to domestic audiences and international friends.

Bac Ninh preserves cultural identity to attract tourists

BAC NINH - Traditional folk songs, local cuisine, handicrafts and age-old customs can become memorable attractions for visitors when shared through storytelling and performances by local residents. In Bac Ninh, distinctive community traditions are increasingly being incorporated into tourism products, helping preserve cultural heritage and traditional occupations while creating additional livelihoods for local people.

Bac Ninh Quan Ho villages festival set for November

BAC NINH - The first Bac Ninh Quan Ho villages festival is scheduled to take place from November 16 to 18 at the city's Culture and Exhibition Centre in Bac Giang Ward, bringing together artisans, male and female Quan Ho singers and local communities to promote and preserve the traditional folk singing heritage.

Bac Ninh keeps traditional Cheo theatre alive

BAC NINH - Amid the fast pace of modern life, traditional Cheo theatre groups across Bac Ninh are keeping the sound of drums and familiar melodies alive, preserving centuries-old performances while creating new works that reflect contemporary life.

Bac Ninh celebrates new city with special arts programme

BAC NINH - A special arts programme marking the establishment of centrally run Bac Ninh city took audiences on a journey through the history, culture and development of the Kinh Bac region, blending traditional arts, contemporary music and modern stage technology.

Bac Ninh photo exhibition showcases province’s past and present

BAC NINH - Nearly 300 photographs documenting the history, culture and development of Bac Ninh province are on display at an exhibition titled “Bac Ninh: Past and Present”, which opened on September 18.

Bac Ninh comes alive with culture ahead of major celebration

BAC NINH - These days, Bac Ninh province has taken on a fresh and lively look, with songs, dances and a range of cultural activities marking the establishment of itself as a centrally governed city. The vibrant cultural scene has helped create a festive atmosphere, strengthen community bonds and foster pride and affection for the homeland.