Lim festival to focus on traditional custom
This year Lim festival is held at Lim Town and some communes within Bac Ninh province, including Noi Due and Lien Bao, on February 3rd and 4th, 2012 (12th and 13th day of the first lunar year).
The Lim Festival is set to take place in Lim Town and various communes within Bac Ninh province, including Noi Due and Lien Bao, on February 3rd and 4th, 2025 (12th and 13th days of the first lunar month). As per tradition, the heart of the festival is Lim Hill, where key activities such as important rituals, artistic performances, and various entertainment options will unfold.
Attending the Lim Festival allows visitors to immerse themselves in Vietnamese folk singing known as Quan Ho. With numerous and continuous Quan Ho performances over the two-day festival, attendees will have an excellent opportunity to enjoy and appreciate the unique beauty of this cultural tradition.
As a vibrant spring festival that brings people together to relax after a year of hard work while celebrating the Lunar New Year, the Lim Festival presents a variety of exciting folk games. These include swinging, breaking clay pots, human chess, and rooster fighting. Traditional cultural activities typical of the spring season, such as calligraphy and poetry recitals, will also be featured.
Quan Ho folk singing - the soul of the Lim Festival
According to Tran Quang Ung, the chief organizer of this year’s Lim Festival, the upcoming event aims to set a record for the largest gathering of individuals wearing Quan Ho costumes while singing traditional folk songs.
Lim, one of the most famous spring festivals in northern Vietnam, represents the unique cultural heritage of Bac Ninh province, the cradle of Quan Ho folk singing. Formerly known as Kinh Bac, this region is characterized by its rich culture, offering a quintessential Vietnamese experience without the need for a tour guide. Come and experience the essence of Vietnam for yourself!
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