For Bac Ninh - a land that embodies the cultural essence of Kinh Bac, where quan ho (love duet) folk songs, a rich system of heritage, traditional craft villages, and creative human resources intertwine, nurture, and spread throughout community life, the requirement is not merely preservation and conservation, but the unlocking and transformation of culture into a force for development.

Do Temple (Tu Son ward) worships the kings of the Ly Dynasty - the dynasty that laid the foundation for Dai Viet civilisation.

This must be done in harmony between tradition and modernity, between spiritual and economic values.

Based on the identification of potential, opportunities, and challenges, and with the companionship of experts, scientists, managers, businesses, artists, intellectuals, and the creative community, Bac Ninh Newspaper and Radio–Television have launched the thematic series “Bac Ninh’s Cultural Industries – From Vision to Action.”

The series aims to inspire new ways of thinking, propose solutions, awaken and promote cultural strength, and create a solid foundation for sustainable development while elevating Bac Ninh’s position in a new phase of growth.

Through historical ups and downs, the people of Bac Ninh have diligently reclaimed land, expanded trades, created material wealth, developed artistic forms, and cultivated spiritual life.

Everywhere one finds communal houses, pagodas, temples, and shrines with unique and valuable architectural features. Bac Ninh is home to famous historical sites such as Luy Lau – Dau Pagoda, Phat Tich, Vinh Nghiem, Bo Da, and But Thap; as well as historic places like Nhu Nguyet, Binh Than, Xuong Giang, and the Yen The mountains and forests.

The region also boasts quan ho, ca tru (ceremonial singing), then singing, cheo (traditional opera), tuong (classical opera), trong quan (folk singing alongside drums), water puppetry, Dong Ho folk paintings, and vibrant festivals with refined rural pastimes that captivate hearts and illuminate the values of Truth – Goodness – Beauty.

The people of Kinh Bac are gentle and kind, valuing elegance and refinement, simple yet graceful, confident yet self-respecting. The depth of culture, together with the profound influence of Buddhist-Confucian-Taoist thought, has shaped a character marked by loyalty, faithfulness, and deep affection.

Kinh Bac – Bac Ninh is also renowned as a land of spiritual eminence and outstanding talent, producing virtuous and capable individuals in every era who bring honour to their homeland and nation.

It is difficult to fully measure the significance and inner strength of the precious traditional cultural capital passed down by ancestors to Bac Ninh.

Broadly, it is an immense treasure of tangible and intangible heritage. In depth, it is the character and dignity of people crystallised and tempered through countless historical vicissitudes.

Quan ho singing festival in the Lim region welcomes visitors.

Most valuable is the fact that this tradition continues to be actively promoted in real life, with core values being honoured and upheld: love for homeland and country, solidarity and communal bonds, unity, mutual support, dynamism, acumen, flexibility, and creativity.

These qualities enable the people of Bac Ninh not only to preserve their cultural “identity” but also to proactively keep pace with the nation’s and the world’s dynamic development.

In the era of integration, drawing strength from tradition, we must combine expansion and creative exploration, establish values suited to reality, and confidently ascend the steps of human progress.

Bac Ninh - a province rich in heritage, must become strong in cultural industries. A land with a long-standing literary tradition must become a gathering place for talent and intellectual creativity.

Kinh Bac, cradle of Vietnamese culture

BAC NINH- The name of Kinh Bac evokes the depth of memories. Kinh Bac is not only a destination but it is also a symbol of culture, the accumulated layers of history, customs and essence of Vietnam. This name reminds of a sacred land in the north of Thang Long imperial capital, where the land and people crystallized into a tradition of enduring cultural refinement.

Vivid hues across the Kinh Bac heritage land

BAC NINH – The northern province of Bac Ninh, long regarded as the cradle of Kinh Bac culture, is increasingly gaining attention through films, photography and music projects that highlight its rich heritage and rural landscapes, helping to bring local traditions closer to domestic and international audiences.

From riverside village to wooden mosaic painting imbued with Kinh Bac culture

BAC NINH – On quiet afternoon in Khuc Toai, a small riverside area in Bac Ninh province, discarded pieces of wood left behind after a day’s trade once sparked an idea that few could have imagined would grow into a distinctive art form. From what many considered scraps, a unique line of wooden mosaic paintings has gradually taken shape, quietly but persistently preserving the cultural essence of the Kinh Bac region in northern Vietnam. 

Bac Ninh launches “Go to BacNinh” platform to promote Kinh Bac heritage online

BAC NINH – The Bac Ninh provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has launched a new digital tourism brand called “Go to BacNinh”, aiming to build an online ecosystem to promote the cultural and tourism assets of the Kinh Bac region to domestic and international audiences.

Flame of cheo still burns in the land of Kinh Bac

BAC NINH – More than just a gathering of artists, this year’s National Cheo Festival is a heartfelt reunion of kindred souls bound by a passionate love for cheo - Vietnam’s traditional operatic art form. Enthralled by cheo, enchanted by cheo, and deeply immersed in cheo - these are the emotions that have pervaded every corner of the festival, from behind the curtains to the stage and through to the audience rows.

Dai Trung Temple – A symbol of martial traditions in Kinh Bac

BAC NINH – The martial spirit of Bac Ninh has been nurtured and forged over thousands of years, deeply rooted in the major historical milestones of the nation. On the land of Kinh Bac, the names of legendary generals, illustrious military lineages, heroic feats, and enduring historical relics remain vividly imprinted.