[Photo] Ba Duong Noi village kite festival receives national intangible cultural heritage

NDO - On the afternoon of April 12, Dan Phuong district held a ceremony to receive the National Intangible Cultural Heritage "Ba Duong Noi Village Kite Festival" and the Certificate of recognition of the title "Hanoi Traditional Craft" for the flute kite making craft of Ba Duong Noi village, Hong Ha commune, Dan Phuong district.

Ba Duong Noi village is known as the only locality in the country that has a kite festival associated with the Chau Tho God Temple, elevating the cultural heritage with full rules and traditional rituals that are extremely unique and distinct. In addition, the craft of making flute kites in Ba Duong Noi village has existed since ancient times. Up to now, the flute kite club of the commune has been established and operates effectively, many households in the village have jobs and stable income from the flute kite making profession.

Ceremony scene.

Delegates attending the ceremony.

Before the ceremony began, delegates performed the incense offering ceremony.

Ms. Dao Thi Hong, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Dan Phuong district, reported on the value of cultural heritage and traditional craft villages.

Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Dao Cuong presented the decision to recognize the national intangible cultural heritage "Ba Duong Noi village cashew festival".

Vice Chairman of Hanoi People's Committee Vu Thu Ha awarded the Certificate of recognition of the title " Hanoi Traditional Craft" to the local government and people.

Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Dao Cuong enjoys traditional kites.

Dove release ceremony for peace.

Dan Phuong district continues to build the national intangible cultural heritage "Ba Duong Noi village Kite Festival" to become a typical cultural heritage, imbued with the cultural identity of the Vietnamese people.

This year, the Ba Duong Noi village kite festival attracted 72 kites to compete.

Kites competing at the festival.

According to traditional rules, the kites that qualify for the competition must be at least 2.2m long, 0.6m wide, have 3 flutes (the flute diameter must be 2.5cm or more), the kites must not be covered with white glossy paper... and are flown in the village fields. The kites with the best flutes, that fly the highest and stand the most still... are the winning kites.

The traditional kite making profession in Hanoi not only creates jobs and stable income for people in Ba Duong Noi village, Hong Ha commune, but also for households in neighboring areas.

Many young people experience kite making at the festival.

Children are exposed to kites from a young age.

The festival attracted a lot of people to attend.

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