Quang Ninh, April 23 -- The 2026 Bach Dang Festival opened on April 22 at the special national relic site of Bach Dang, marking the first celebration since the the Yen Tu - Vinh Nghiem - Con Son, Kiep Bac heritage complex was recognised as a World Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO in 2025.​

The four-day festival, running through April 25, commemorates the historic victories on the Bach Dang River in 938, 981 and 1288 - landmark battles that symbolise Vietnam's resilience and military ingenuity. The event serves not only as a spiritual and cultural activity honouring national heroes but also as an opportunity to promote heritage-based economic development and strengthen Quang Ninh's cultural tourism potential.​

Speaking at the...