Belgian media praises Lim Festival’s vibrant folk culture

Belgium’s Le Soir highlights Vietnam’s Lim Festival as a celebration of rich cultural traditions, particularly quan ho (love duet) folk singing, recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage.

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The Lim Festival is featured on Belgium's Le Soir. (Photo: VNA)

In an article published on February 11, Le Soir describes Lim Festival as one of northern Vietnam’s most distinctive cultural events, attracting tens of thousands of visitors each year. The festival offers a lively atmosphere where locals and tourists immerse themselves in traditional quan ho performances, featuring call-and-response singing between men and women in colorful attire.

Beyond music, the festival showcases a variety of folk games such as lion dancing, cockfighting, and buffalo racing, along with vibrant art performances that create a vibrant and colorful festive atmosphere.

The article noted that the Lim Festival is not just an entertainment event but also a vital occasion to honor and preserve Vietnam’s cultural heritage, promoting its intangible traditions to global audiences.

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