The event also announces the recognition of the Yen Tu – Vinh Nghiem – Con Son, Kiep Bac Complex of Monuments and Landscapes as a World Cultural Heritage site, and to open the “Returning to the Heritage Land 2026” Festival.

Permanent Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Mai Son chairs the meeting.

The UNESCO certificate receiving ceremony and the opening of the festival are scheduled for the evening of March 28 at February 3 Square.

The event will be broadcast live on Vietnam Television and simultaneously relayed by radio and television stations in several provinces and cities nationwide.

Throughout the festival, a series of distinctive cultural, artistic, sports and tourism activities will be held in various localities across the province.

According to the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism - the standing agency of the Organising Committee, key tasks have so far closely followed the plan of the provincial People’s Committee.

The main script for the art programme at the ceremony has been developed, while detailed plans for the ceremonial segment, heritage performance spaces, exhibitions, displays, and festival-related sports and tourism activities are being finalised.

A view of the Yen Tu festival.

Reception, logistics, communications, and security arrangements are being proactively implemented by relevant departments and agencies in line with their assigned responsibilities.

The event is expected to welcome around 1,600 delegates, including central government officials, international guests, and representatives from other provinces and cities.

The heritage performance space will feature intangible cultural heritages recognised by UNESCO, with participation from localities such as Hue, Da Nang, Dak Lak, Lao Cai, Ca Mau and Phu Tho, creating a highlight for cultural exchange and promoting the unique identities of regions across the country.

Yen Tu – Vinh Nghiem – Con Son, Kiep Bac complex receives UNESCO certificate

The complex is assessed as a unified and interconnected heritage space that fully reflects the formation, development and far-reaching influence of Vietnam’s unique cultural and spiritual values.

 

Yen Tu Festival 2025 kicks off in Quang Ninh province

With its role as a bridge linking the past, present and future, the Yen Tu Festival 2025 features a range of activities, highlighted by an exhibition presenting artefacts, ancient documents and modern 3D digital materials related to the Truc Lam Zen Sect.

 

Moments of Yen Tu - Vinh Nghiem - Con Son, Kiep Bac heritage

BAC NINH - To promote the unique cultural values of the newly recognised Yen Tu – Vinh Nghiem – Con Son, Kiep Bac World Heritage complex and to showcase the landscape and people of Quang Ninh, Bac Ninh and Hai Phong, Bac Ninh Newspaper, Radio & Television Station partnered with media agencies in Quang Ninh and Hai Phong to launch the photo contest “Moments of Yen Tu – Vinh Nghiem – Con Son, Kiep Bac heritage”. 

Over 3,000 runners worldwide attend “Yen Tu Heritage Marathon 2025, touching the heritage area”

BAC NINH- On November 16 morning, more than 3,000 domestic and international athletes attended the running race themed “Yen Tu Heritage Marathon 2025, touching the heritage area” at Yen Tu historical relic site and landscape (Yen Tu ward, Quang Ninh province).

Bac Ninh launches film project to promote Truc Lam Yen Tu Buddhist heritage

BAC NINH – The Bac Ninh provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has launched a plan to produce a documentary titled “The Journey of Spreading the Dharma – A Millennium of Spiritual Heritage Tourism.”

Yen Tu – Vinh Nghiem – Con Son, Kiep Bac photo contest launched

The contest aims to promote the unique beauty associated with the preservation and enhancement of the values of the Yen Tu – Vinh Nghiem – Con Son, Kiep Bac world heritage complex.