Kite Festival Officially Recognised As National Intangible Cultural Heritage Of Korea!
# Hà Nội Recognises Bá Dương Nội Kite Festival as National Intangible Cultural Heritage
The # commemoration ceremony took place on April 12 in the # Hà Nội District of Đan Phượng to mark the recognition of the # Bá Dương Nội Kite Festival as a national intangible cultural heritage. The ceremony was attended by the # People’s Committee of Đan Phượng District, the # Hà Nội People’s Committee, and the # Cultural Heritage Management Agency. The occasion was also marked by the presentation of # National Intangible Cultural Heritage certificates to the festival organizers and participants. The # Bá Dương Nội Kite Festival, held in # Hồng Hà Commune, # Đan Phượng District, has a rich history spanning # thousands of years. The festival is known for its traditional kite-flying competition, organized in conjunction with the # Diều Shrine, a sacred site dedicated to the # River Delta Deity. The festival features traditional # ceremonial rituals, including the # preparation and flying of kites, as well as the # presentation of prizes to the winners. The # Bá Dương Nội Kite Festival has gained international recognition, with the # Vietnamese kites earning high praise for their unique designs and # deep cultural identity. The festival is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of # Hà Nội, with the # traditional flute kite craft being recognized as a traditional # Hà Nội profession. The # official opening of the # Bá Dương Nội Traditional Kite Festival took place on April 14, marking the start of a # three-day event that features a # competitive kite-flying festival, with the main celebration taking place on the # 15th day. The # three-day event drew # 72 competing kites to the skies above the village fields, with only # kites meeting specific criteria being eligible to compete. The # winning kite is judged not only on its # height and stability in the air but also on the # melodious sound produced by its flutes. The # Đan Phượng District plans to further study and develop # cultural spaces for the practice and experience of # Vietnamese intangible heritage and traditional # Hà Nội crafts. The # Bá Dương Nội Kite Festival is a unique # tourist attraction, offering visitors a glimpse into the # traditional Vietnamese kite-making and the # tranquil rural atmosphere of the # Hồng Hà Commune. The # festival is not only a vibrant cultural tradition but also a # unique tourist attraction, with visitors coming to # witness the majestic kites soaring in the sky and to # immerse themselves in the rich heritage of traditional Vietnamese kite-making. The # festival organizers have expressed their gratitude to the # Government of Hà Nội for recognizing the # Bá Dương Nội Kite Festival as a national intangible cultural heritage. “We don’t fly kites just for entertainment,” said # Nguyễn Mạnh Hà, Chairman of the # Hồng Hà Commune People’s Committee. “It is an act of remembrance and gratitude—to our ancestors and to the heavens. Every kite represents a wish, a symbol of harmony between humans and nature.”
The # Bá Dương Nội Kite Festival is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of # Hà Nội, with the # traditional flute kite craft being recognized as a traditional # Hà Nội profession. The # festival is not only a vibrant cultural tradition but also a # unique tourist attraction, offering visitors a glimpse into the # traditional Vietnamese kite-making and the # tranquil rural atmosphere of the # Hồng Hà Commune. In recognition of the # Bá Dương Nội Kite Festival as a national intangible cultural heritage, the # Government of Hà Nội has launched a # program to promote and develop the festival. The # program also includes measures such as # increasing the number of festivals and # promoting the festival through various media channels.