Speaking at the ceremony, NA Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Thanh congratulated the Party Committee, authorities, and people of Bac Ninh Province on their remarkable and comprehensive achievements in socio-economic development, especially in preserving and promoting the values of Bac Ninh Quan Ho (love duet) singing — which is recognised as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Vice Chairwoman of National Assembly (NA) Nguyen Thi Thanh presents flowers to congratulate Bac Ninh Province.

Amid the trends of globalisation, rapid development of communication technology, the emergence of various contemporary art forms and cultural exchange and integration, NA Vice Chairwoman Thanh noted that the preservation and promotion of Bac Ninh Quan Ho folk singing has faced significant challenges and difficulties.

She urged the Party Committees and authorities of Bac Ninh Province to continue prioritising and dedicating appropriate attention to the preservation and promotion of the cultural values of Bac Ninh Quan Ho folk songs.

She added that Bac Ninh Province should allocate resources to invest in infrastructure, develop performance spaces, and expand the environment for practicing heritage.

A performance of Quan Ho folk singing at the ceremony.

The province needs to allocate resources for infrastructure development, create performance spaces, and broaden the environment for practicing the heritage, thus enabling artisans and enthusiasts of Bac Ninh Quan Ho folk singing to showcase and cultivate their talents.

Within the province, there are currently 44 original Quan Ho villages, 150 villages practicing Quan Ho, and nearly 400 Quan Ho folk song clubs, involving tens of thousands of participants of all ages. Among them, more than 600 individuals are capable of teaching the heritage.

On this occasion, the prime minister awarded certificates of merit to two collectives and two individuals from Bac Ninh Province for their outstanding contributions to the preservation and promotion of the Bac Ninh Quan Ho folk singing heritage. The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism also recognised and commended five collectives for their achievements.

Documents, images, and artefacts on Quan Ho Singing on display

As part of the activities celebrating the 15th anniversary of Quan Ho (Love Duet) Singing from Bac Ninh being recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, an exhibition themed “Bac Ninh’s Quan Ho Singing - Enduring and Spreading” officially opened at Bac Ninh Museum.

More than 1,000 artisans and actors participate in the Quan Ho Folk Singing Festival in Viet Yen

BAC GIANG - On the afternoon of March 24, the People's Committee of Viet Yen township (Bac Giang province) launched the opening ceremony of the 23rd Quan Ho Folk Singing Festival in 2024. It is among the activities within Bo Da Pagoda festival, taking place from March 24 to 27 (or the 15th to 18th of the second lunar month).

Bac Giang preserves Quan ho folk songs, raises stature of heritage

BAC GIANG - Since Quan ho (love duet) folk singing honoured by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2009, Bac Giang province has always paid attention to preserving and promoting the heritage value. 

Bac Ninh works to promote the value of Quan Ho folk singing

Since UNESCO’s recognition of Quan Ho folk singing as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2009, Bac Ninh Province has effectively implemented many programmes and activities to preserve and promote the values of Quan Ho melodies to domestic and foreign tourists.

Singer Dang Thi Nhung inspires love for Quan ho singing

BAC GIANG - Not born in the ancient Quan ho village, Dang Thi Nhung, 63, head of the Quan ho Club in Chang village, Viet Tien commune, Viet Yen district, Bac Giang province is like a "living archive" of these folk songs.