Flute Kite Festival Shines in Bu Dang Commune

On December 14, the 2025 Bu Dang Artistic Flute Kite Festival, accompanied by a countryside culinary fair, was held at Bu Mon field in Bu Dang Commune, Dong Nai Province, attracting over 10,000 visitors from across the region and beyond.

The festival featured 20 flute kite teams with a total of 150 kites from clubs in Lam Dong, Ho Chi Minh City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau, Dak Lak, Hai Phong, Hung Yen, Tay Ninh, and Dong Nai. Participants competed in three categories: kite maneuvering, aesthetic design of kites and flutes, and size of kites and flutes.

Teams conduct final checks on their kites before the competition. Photo: Xuan Tuc

The flute kites, in a variety of sizes and colors reflecting the unique identity of each locality, were showcased to kite enthusiasts, including several large-scale kites and meticulously crafted flute sets.

The festival provided a healthy platform for clubs to showcase the artistic and cultural beauty of flute kites, unique to each province and city. It also offered enthusiasts an opportunity to meet, interact, exchange knowledge, and share experiences, helping preserve this traditional folk game and promoting it widely across all ages and social groups.

The kite maneuvering competition attracts numerous teams. Photo: Xuan Tuc

Nguyen Thanh Tung, Chairman of the People’s Committee of Bu Dang commune, stated that the festival was held to coincide with the 51st anniversary of Bu Dang’s Liberation Day (December 14, 1974 – 2025). The event is a culturally significant activity with deep political and social meaning, honoring the generations who courageously sacrificed for the homeland’s independence and freedom, while also affirming Bu Dang’s pride, confidence, and aspirations for progress in its new development phase.

Bu Dang is a land rich in revolutionary tradition, where history, culture, and nature come together in harmony. In particular, Bu Mon bears deep historical significance, especially during the resistance war against the United States, and is regarded as a “red address” associated with the first Communist Party cell, known as the Vinh Thien Cell. The area also witnessed fierce battles and the heroic sacrifices of many martyrs. This sacred legacy serves as a source of pride and a spiritual foundation for today’s generation to continue building Bu Dang into an increasingly prosperous and modern homeland, worthy of its glorious revolutionary tradition.

The organizers present flowers and commemorative flags to the participating teams. Photo: Xuan Tuc

Today, Bu Mon field is likened to the “European Beauty in the heart of Dong Nai Province,” becoming a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. More than just a scenic landscape, Bu Mon is also a land of childhood memories, where traditional agricultural activities such as kite flying and simple yet meaningful folk games take place. From this cultural setting, the Flute Kite Festival is organized to revive, preserve, and spread these treasured spiritual values, contributing to the development of a vibrant and wholesome community life.

Aerial view of the Bu Dang Artistic Flute Kite Festival. Photo: Xuan Tuc

As the festival came to a close, the Canh Dieu Que Huong Club from Dong Xoai, Dong Nai Province, won first place in the kite maneuvering competition; the Dai Dang Flute Kite Club from Ho Chi Minh City claimed the top prize for the largest kites and flutes; and the Dong Nai Flute Kite Club took first place for the most beautifully crafted kites and flutes.

By Xuan Tuc, Nhu Nam – Translated by Tam Binh, Minho