"The Voice of Hanoi" connects the cultural heritage of Thang Long

"The Voice of Hanoi" connects the cultural heritage of Thang Long - Kinh Bac.

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Vietnam's Cultural Heritage Day (November 23), 61 finalists of the "Hanoi Singing Contest" 2025 had the opportunity to experience a mobile cultural space on the "Hanoi 5 Gates - The Hanoi Train" cultural tourism train, connecting to the Kinh Bac region (Bac Ninh).

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This is a special accompanying activity organized by Hanoi Radio and Television Station, as part of a series of events leading up to the final ranking round of the "Hanoi Singing Contest" 2025 at Ho Guom Theater on December 9-12.

The 2025 "Hanoi Voice" competition marks a groundbreaking and innovative season. For the first time in the history of the music competition, international contestants living and working in Vietnam are allowed to participate, demonstrating the strong spirit of integration of the capital city.

Many international contestants from countries such as Russia, Japan, South Korea, China, Laos, Thailand, and Mongolia contributed to a vibrant tapestry of cultures and performance styles. In addition, the participation of contestants from central and southern Vietnam helped elevate the competition beyond a regional scale to a truly national one.

Contestants of "The Voice of Hanoi" 2025 experienced a ride on the cultural tourism train "Hanoi 5 Gates - The Hanoi Train," departing from Hanoi Station and beginning their journey through Long Bien, Gia Lam, and Yen Vien stations.

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Throughout the journey, the contestants had the opportunity to enjoy various forms of traditional arts and culture such as Quan Ho folk songs, Ca Tru singing, Cheo opera, and Xam singing...

Musical talents join voices with traditional Vietnamese folk singers.

From Tu Son Station (Bac Ninh), the group traveled to Do Temple – an important historical relic complex in the Kinh Bac region, where Ly Cong Uan (King Ly Thai To) and eight other kings of the Ly dynasty are worshipped, marking the beginning of the relocation of the capital to establish Thang Long, a city with a thousand years of cultural heritage. Here, the contestants learned about the ceramic scroll "Decree on Relocating the Capital" to Thang Long by King Ly Thai To, experienced Dong Ho painting, made Phu The cakes, and enjoyed Quan Ho folk songs…

Through this activity, the contestants felt that the image of a friendly, traditional, and creatively inspiring Hanoi had been disseminated; thereby highlighting the role of the contestants on their journey to becoming public figures, with social responsibility in preserving and protecting heritage.

Text and photos: HA ANH