Lim Festival 2027 – Lim Festival is a signature festival of the Kinh Bac region, celebrating the quintessence of Bac Ninh Quan Ho folk songs – recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Male and female folk singers (lien anh, lien chi) dressed in splendid traditional costumes—turbans and tunics for men, flowing layered dresses (ao mo ba mo bay) for women—gather to perform melodious alternating love duets throughout the festive days.
Quick Facts
- Date: Main festival day on the 13th day of the 1st lunar month: February 18, 2027
- Location: Lim Hill, Bac Ninh
- Admission: Free
- Highlights: Quan Ho Festival Night, Lim Main Festival Day
Festival Schedule
- The main festival takes place on the 13th day of the 1st lunar month, corresponding to February 18, 2027.
- Festival activities typically begin on the 12th day of the 1st lunar month.
Highlight Activities
- Solemn royal decree procession and traditional rituals at Lung Giang Communal House and Hong An Pagoda.
- Quan Ho singing on dragon boats in village ponds and within booths atop Lim Hill.
- Traditional folk games: traditional wrestling, bamboo swinging, human chess, and weaving competitions.
Directions & Location
- Lim Hill is about 20 km from Hanoi, accessible via National Highway 1A or the Hanoi – Bac Giang Expressway.
- Public bus routes from Hanoi to Bac Ninh all have stops near the Lim Hill area.
Tips for Visitors
- The festival attracts large crowds on the main day; you should park at the Organizing Committee's designated parking areas.
- When enjoying Quan Ho singing in the booths, visitors are often offered phoenix-winged betel chews; please accept and respond politely and graciously.
The schedule and activities are subject to change according to announcements by the Organizing Committee. Solar dates are converted from the lunar calendar.
