Ethnic minority and mountainous areas account for more than 30% of the province’s communes and wards, covering 2,737 square kilometers or about 58% of Bac Ninh’s total area.

Members of the Nung folk singing club in Bien Dong Commune help preserve traditional cultural heritage.

The region is home to more than 274,000 ethnic minority residents, representing nearly 7.6% of the population and more than 40 ethnic groups.

Six ethnic communities with significant populations live in concentrated settlements, including the Nung, Tay, San Diu, Hoa, San Chay (Cao Lan and San Chi) and Dao groups.

In line with Prime Ministerial Directive No. 19/CT-TTg on accelerating the implementation of Vietnam’s Ethnic Affairs Strategy through 2030, with a vision to 2045, the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has been tasked with reviewing and proposing mechanisms and policies to support the preservation and promotion of traditional cultural values among ethnic minorities.

The initiative focuses on providing priority state budget funding for safeguarding cultural heritage, particularly among smaller ethnic groups and cultural traditions facing the risk of disappearance.

The province also plans to preserve and develop traditional cultural spaces and heritage villages in conjunction with sustainable tourism development.

Cultural tourism and community-based tourism projects involving ethnic minority communities are expected to receive priority support, ensuring local residents directly participate in and benefit from tourism activities.

Free screenings of 14 Vietnamese, Swedish children’s films in Hanoi next month

During the five-day programme, organisers will screen a total of 14 films, including three Swedish feature films and 11 Vietnamese animated films for children under the age of 16.

 

Distinctive An Chau racing festival honours national intangible cultural heritage

BAC NINH- The 2026 An Chau boat racing festival was kicked off on May 26 in Son Dong commune, aimed to honour the distinctive national intangible cultural heritage of this mountainous land.

De Men Children’s Awards spread vitality of children’s literature, arts

In its seventh season, De Men continues to affirm its openness by moving beyond the traditional boundaries of literature. The inclusion of the musical “Phep mau cua Kurt” (Kurt’s miracle), the Wolfoo animated series and a digital creative ecosystem among the top 10 finalists reflects the awards’ growing engagement with contemporary creative life and their expansion into theatre, cinema, animation and digital platforms.

 

Vietnamese films attract global spotlight at Cannes film market 2026

On the market’s opening day, Deadline published an article titled “Vietnam's Bluebells Studios Unveils Trio Of Theatrical Pics As ‘Phi Phong: The Blood Demon’ Breaks Records”, describing Vietnam as one of Southeast Asia’s most promising film markets.

 

Suoi Mo Temple Festival opens with vibrant cultural activities

BAC NINH – The 2026 Suoi Mo Temple Festival officially opened on May 17 at the Suoi Mo Ecotourism Area in Nghia Phuong Commune, drawing large numbers of local residents and visitors.

Couple saves 500-year-old Dong Ho painting art from extinction

Born in Bac Ninh province’s Dong Khe residential area half a millennium ago, Dong Ho painting hit its roaring peak in the 1940s, when 17 family clans churned out vividly coloured, all-natural works for spiritual, festive and daily rituals, especially the Lunar New Year