This event aims to honour values of the 1000-year-old heritages and open up new prospects for culture and tourism development of the province.

PPC Vice Chairman Mai Son gives Dong Ho folk paintings to the delegates attending the UNESCO’s session recognising the craft of making Dong Ho folk paintings as an Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.

Mai Son, member of the provincial Party Committee’s Standing Board and permanent Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee (PPC) shared us about the significance and highlights of this event.

According to PPC Vice Chairman Mai Son, the 2 UNESCO- recognised heritages are great pride for the Party Committee, government and people of the province, which affirm the globally highlighted values of the cultural heritage system in the flow of human civilization.

The Yen Tu- Vinh Nghiem- Con Son, Kiep Bac Complex of Monuments and Landscapes is a special cultural and religious space associated with the appearance and development of Truc Lam zen sect founded by Buddhist Emperor Tran Nhan Tong, which is deeply imbued with Vietnamese identities.

Tourists visit Vinh Nghiem pagoda.

The heritage complex not only reflects the depth of history, ideology and philosophy of the nation but it is also lively evidence of cultural interaction and acculturation process, harmony between humanity and nature, between religion and life.

The outstanding universal value of the heritage lies in the harmonious connection between majestic natural landscapes and distinctive system of historical and religious monuments, forming an integrated complex that is both sacred and rich in humanistic values.

The craft of making Dong Ho folk paintings is a unique combination of folk knowledge, traditional craftsmanship and the aesthetic sensibilities of agricultural communities in the Red River Delta.

With special type of paper (poonah), colours produced from natural materials and exquisite techniques of woodblock printing and carving, each painting vividly reflects social life, customs and spiritual beliefs while embodying profound philosophies of life and aspirations for prosperity and happiness.

After the heritages were recognised, we define the significance of preserving authenticity of the heritages in line with enriching the heritage values.

The ceremony to receive UNESCO’ certificate recognising Dong Ho folk paintings as an Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding, announce the recognition of Yen Tu- Vinh Nghiem- Con Son, Kiep Bac Complex of Monuments and Landscapes as a World Heritage Site and open the “Returning to the Heritage Land 2026” Festival marks a new development in preserving and promoting heritage values of Bac Ninh province.

Through this event, the province expects to honour and affirm the stature and unique values of internationally recognised heritages while fostering communication so that people across the nation and international friends can understand more about the heritages and join hands to protect the precious values.

The artisan of Dong Ho folk painting village guides children to print paintings.

The “Returning to the Heritage Land 2026” Festival will be featured with a special art programme which recreates the depth of Kinh Bac culture and an exhibition space showcasing intangible heritages with participation of several localities including Hue, Dak Lak, Lao Cai, Ca Mau and Phu Tho.

The event helps to promote diversified cultural identities of different regions, foster connection among artisans, heritage practitioners and state management agencies and share experience in protecting, teaching and promoting heritages in current life.

It is also an important opportunity for the province to introduce its potential and strength in culture and tourism to enhance development of cultural industry, making practical contributions to sustainable socio-economic development.

It is expected to open a new era for Bac Ninh’s culture-tourism development, emerging as an attractive destination on the cultural tourism map of Vietnam and the world. It will contribute to spreading distinctive values of Kinh Bac, the land of thousand years of culture.

Yen Tu – Vinh Nghiem – Con Son, Kiep Bac: cultural heritage with global resonance

UNESCO’s inscription is grounded in criteria on the Outstanding Universal Value, underscoring the organic relationship between the sacred landscape of the Yen Tu mountains and the Con Son–Kiep Bac area, Truc Lam Buddhist thought, and the political authority of the Tran Dynasty.

 

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.

 

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”. 

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.

 

Three new tours to explore Con Son - Kiep Bac world heritage

On the occasion of the 2025 Con Son - Kiep Bac Autumn Festival, the Relic Management Board has introduced three new tours associated with historical relics and scenic spots recently recognized by UNESCO as world heritage.

 

PM attends ceremony announcing UNESCO World Heritage status for Yen Tu – Vinh Nghiem – Con Son, Kiep Bac Complex

The Yen Tu – Vinh Nghiem – Con Son, Kiep Bac Complex is the 9th world heritage of Vietnam and the second inter-provincial world heritage, after Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago in Quang Ninh province and Hai Phong city.

 

Bac Ninh promotes value of Yen Tu – Vinh Nghiem – Con Son, Kiep Bac heritage complex

BAC NINH - The Yen Tu – Vinh Nghiem – Con Son, Kiep Bac relic and scenic complex has officially been inscribed on UNESCO’s World Cultural Heritage List, marking Vietnam’s ninth world heritage site. Two of the 12 component sites recognised within the heritage complex are located in Bac Ninh province: Vinh Nghiem Pagoda and Bo Da Pagoda.