# **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**.