Hai Phong city's first night tour "Hang Kenh Sacred Mark" will officially operate from June 28, 2025

(Haiphong.gov.vn) – On the evening of June 22, at the Hang Kenh Communal House Relic (No. 47 Nguyen Cong Tru, Hang Kenh Ward, Le Chan District), the Hai Phong Department of Culture and Sports held a meeting to approve the “Sacred Marks of Hang Kenh” Night Tour program. Director of the Department of Culture and Sports Tran Thi Hoang Mai chaired the meeting.

Attending were members of the City Arts Council; representatives of relevant departments, branches, units and localities.

The night tour program is designed to bring visitors unique and new cultural experiences at the Hang Kenh national relic site. The tour is expected to be implemented in coordination with the Hai Phong Department of Culture and Sports , Hai Phong Museum and Library, and L'Héritage Group.

Meeting to review the Night Tour Program at Hang Kenh Communal House.

The night tour “Sacred Marks of Hang Kenh” is proposed to be implemented in coordination with the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Hai Phong, Hai Phong Museum and Library and L'Héritage Group.

Hang Kenh Communal House is a national architectural and artistic relic, built more than 300 years ago. The relic worships the “Restored National Father” Ngo Quyen – the national hero who opened the era of independence and autonomy of Vietnam.

Singing at the communal house - Intangible heritage recognized by UNESCO.

The highlight of the Night Tour is the 3D Mapping performance with the theme “Bach Dang Waves – Ngo Quyen’s Heroic Spirit”, recreating the heroic history of fighting foreign invaders, associated with the Bach Dang victory in 938. The program consists of 5 segments, leading visitors from the image of Duong Lam ancient village – Ngo Quyen’s hometown, to the scene of military training, tide research, stake arrangement and the grand scene of the historic Bach Dang naval battle. The effects of light, sound and moving images on the ancient communal house architecture create a lively, realistic and emotional space.

3D Mapping performance with the theme "Bach Dang Waves - Ngo Quyen's Heroic Spirit".

After the presentation, visitors will visit the communal house grounds, listen to explanations about the history of Hang Kenh communal house and explore unique intangible cultural values such as ca tru - hat cua dinh (an intangible cultural heritage recognized by UNESCO), water puppetry, and the incense offering ceremony in memory of national hero Ngo Quyen. In addition, visitors will have the opportunity to experience traditional cultural spaces through calligraphy, Dong Ho painting printing, culinary delights and shopping for unique handicrafts.

According to the Organizing Committee, the “Sacred Marks of Hang Kenh” Night Tour will take place every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday evening, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at 47 Nguyen Cong Tru, Le Chan District, Hai Phong City./.

Source: https://haiphong.gov.vn/tin-tuc-su-kien/tour-du-lich-dem-dau-tien-cua-thanh-pho-hai-phong-nbsp-dau-thieng-hang-kenh-nbsp-se-chinh-nbsp-t-759800