Every year during the third lunar month, Ba Duong Noi village in Dan Phuong district, Hanoi comes alive with its traditional kite festival. This year is more special as the centuries-old celebration has been officially recognised as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage.

In some villages, kite flying has become an indispensable pastime for many, especially children. Ba Duong Noi village in Hong Ha commune, Dan Phuong district, Hanoi, is one such place.