Thousands flock to Lim Festival 2025 despite freezing weather

From the early morning, despite the chilly temperatures, many visitors arrive to enjoy the unique cultural activities and the rich rural atmosphere of northern Vietnam..

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This year’s Lim Festival takes place on February 9-10 or the 12th and 13th days of the first lunar month, in Lim Town and the surrounding areas of Noi Due and Lien Bao communes.

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The festival’s focal point is Lim Mountain, where many special activities take place, especially Quan họ singing, a UNESCO-recognized intangible cultural heritage.

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Liền anh (male singers) and liền chị (female singers) dressed in traditional attire exchange heartfelt tunes, leaving a lasting impression on visitors.

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One of this year’s highlights is the Quan Họ Tent for the Young Club, where children aged 4-15 perform songs they have learned from local artisans.

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The youthful, sweet voices of the liền chị nhí (little female singers) captivated the audience.

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More than ten Quan họ singing tents have been set up across the festival site, attracting many visitors who stop to listen and enjoy the performances.

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The "liền anh" wear black silk robes and headscarves, while "liền chị" wear four-panel dresses (áo tứ thân) with green belts, black headscarves, and flat palm hats (nón quai thao)—the signature attire of Quan họ singers.

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The liền anh and liền chị singers also hand out trầu têm cánh phượng (phoenix-wing-shaped betel leaves), a symbol of warm hospitality and deep affection in Kinh Bac culture.

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Lim Festival is not only a place to enjoy traditional music but also an opportunity for tourists to learn about the rich culture of the Bac Ninh–Kinh Bac region.

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Tien Du Ddstrict is currently seeking to have Lim Festival recognized as a national festival to further promote the image of Bac Ninh and its people to both domestic and international friends.

Thousands flock to Lim Festival 2025 despite freezing weather

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