Dong Ho folk paintings are printed from woodblocks and created by Dong Ho villagers in Bac Ninh province.
Kinh Duong Vuong, a Vietnamese historical legendary figure is considered the forefather of the Vietnamese nation who established the first state in 2879 BC. According to historical books, Kinh Duong Vuong helped unite the tribes some time before the reign of the Hung kings, who set up Van Lang state in the 7th century BC.
An annual festival dedicated to Vua Ba goddess in Viem Xa village in northern Bac Ninh province has been acknowledged as a national intangible heritage.
Work to restore Cao Lo Vuong Temple in the northern Bac Ninh province has been officially launched.
Some experts from National Museum of History and University of East Asia has unearthed archaeology in Luy Lau citadel, Thanh Khuong commune, Thuan Thanh district in 2015 and found trace at Viet Nam's oldest citadel in Bac Ninh Province.
Thousands attended the Do Temple Festival's opening on May 3, marking 1,005 years since King Ly Thai To, who began the Ly Dynasty, took the throne.
Trong quan singing, a type of popular art which alternates singing with drum accompaniments, has been performed for over 700 years in Bui Xa Village, Ninh Xa Commune, Thuan Thanh District of northern Bac Ninh Province. Local villagers are well aware of maintaining it as part of their cultural heritage which was formed in the land of the country’s ancient cultural hub.
Thousands of people from different localities across Viet Nam have flocked to Tien Du district in northern Bac Ninh province to attend the Lim festival which is dedicated to Quan Ho (love duet singing), part of the world’s intangible cultural heritage.
A painting-photo exhibition depicting five ancient imperial cities kicked off in the central city of Hue on June 4. The event, held by Hue Culture and Arts Association, is part of activities to welcome the Hue Festival 2010 and the 1,000th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi.