Viem Xa Village

Viem Xa Village

If you don’t visit Viem Xa Village, you’ve missed half of Bac Ninh.

Also known as “Village Diem”, the village is a famous cultural heritage site. The village is not only a rural residential area in Bac Ninh, a coastal city 35km from Hanoi, but most importantly, this is the birthplace of Quan Ho folk song, one of the cultural activities. attractive has captivated generations of Vietnamese people. man for a thousand years. No one knows exactly when Quan ho was invented, but it has become an integral part of the daily lives of local residents.

, Viem Xa VillagePhoto: HolidayinVietnam

Rich history and many valuable relics

Most researchers agree that Viem Xa village has been established for more than 2,000 years with various historical sites preserved to this day. One of them is Cung Temple including Cung Temple and Tien Well (Fairy Well) located in front of the village and right at the foot of Kim Son mountain. However, the most attractive and famous relic in Viem Xa Village is King Ba Temple, which worships King Ba, who gave birth to Quan Ho. This is actually not a charming place with huge architectural works, but it is still the cultural center of the village, where many traditional activities of not only Viem Xa but also the surrounding Quan Ho area are held. around.

Festival

On the 6th and 7th of February every year (lunar calendar), the people of Viem Xa village eagerly organize a special festival at King Ba Temple. The event has the meaning of worshiping and remembering the merits of Her Majesty the King, and at the same time creating interesting joy for local people before a difficult year to come. An easy point to recognize is that all activities at this festival are related to Quan Ho such as Quan Ho singing contest, Quan Ho performance or the rituals creating this singing genre. It can be said that the festival of King Ba Temple is the largest and most bustling Quan Ho worshiping event in Vietnam.

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, Viem Xa VillageQuan Ho folk singers in traditional costumes – Photo: Facebook Lang Diem

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Useful information

  • Location: Viem Xa, Bac Ninh

  • Best for: Family, Couples, Alone

  • Free admission

  • Hours: Recommended to visit during the day

  • Distance to city center: 4.6km (2.9 mi)

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