The Prime Minister's wife recited the song Bac Bling while listening to Quan Ho with female ambassadors.

Madam Le Thi Bich Tran with the Dong Ho painting she printed herself - Photo: NGUYEN KHANH

The above activities were among many activities of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s wife, Ms. Le Thi Bich Tran, and the ASEAN Women’s Community in Hanoi (AWCH) on April 21. This is one of the ways to strengthen solidarity among countries under the ASEAN roof.

Also attending were Ms. Vu Thi Bich Ngoc, wife of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and Mr. Do Hung Viet, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Head of Vietnam ASEAN SOM.

At the main courtyard of Do Temple, Lady Le Thi Bich Tran and the delegates respectfully offered incense to their ancestors. The trip took place on the occasion of the 1015th anniversary of King Ly Thai To - who decided to move the capital from Hoa Lu to Dai La, building the capital Thang Long, now Hanoi.

After the incense offering ceremony, the Lady and the delegates listened to the explanation about Do Temple, took a group photo in front of Ngu Long Mon and the historic Edict on Moving the Capital.

Do Temple, also known as Ly Bat De Temple or Co Phap Dien, is a temple dedicated to the eight kings of the Ly Dynasty, built in the 11th century and now located in Dinh Bang Ward, Tu Son City, Bac Ninh Province. In 2014, Do Temple and the tombs of the Ly Dynasty kings were ranked as special national monuments.

The delegates then experienced making Dong Ho folk paintings, making phoenix-winged betel leaves, making phu the cakes; visiting Phu Lang pottery booths, Xuan Hoi bamboo and rattan weaving, etc.

The Prime Minister's wife and female diplomats experience making phu the cakes or xu xe cakes - Photo: NGUYEN KHANH

Sharing with the international guests, Madam Le Thi Bich Tran believes that after these memorable activities, each person in the delegation will understand and love more the rustic, wild and unique features of Bac Ninh land.

She also expressed her joy that Bac Ninh is increasingly known to international friends, through activities like AWCH's, or through creative songs about this land.

The Prime Minister's wife cited the song Bac Bling, which is currently very popular on social media platforms, and many people have probably heard of it.

"In the development journey of the ASEAN Community in general and Vietnam in particular over the past decades, we are proud and appreciate the indispensable contributions of women in different roles, from mothers, wives in the family, to businesswomen, scientists, politicians, social activists... And the ASEAN Community Women's Group in Hanoi is a typical example," said Mrs. Le Thi Bich Tran.

She shared that as someone who is passionate about preserving and promoting the beauty of Vietnamese culture, she feels very lucky to have the opportunity to exchange, learn and promote the unique values ​​of her country to international friends.

"At the same time, I also got to immerse myself in many interesting cultural experiences from many places around the world. Culture is not only the pride of the people of each country but also a strong bond connecting people of all countries," the Prime Minister's wife expressed.

On this occasion, Madam Le Thi Bich Tran introduced to international friends the special necklace she is wearing. This is a product made from Vietnamese lacquer with the colors of ASEAN with the desire to spread the message: "ASEAN is always in our hearts".

Some pictures from the activities of the Prime Minister's wife and the AWCH group

The wife and delegates offer incense at Do Temple - Photo: NGUYEN KHANH

Delegation visiting Do Temple - Photo: NGUYEN KHANH

The Prime Minister's wife and delegates took a photo in front of the Proclamation on the Transfer of the Capital - Photo: NGUYEN KHANH

Delegation visits Do Temple - Photo: NGUYEN KHANH

ASEAN female ambassadors and diplomats enjoy the Dong Ho painting making booth - Photo: NGUYEN KHANH

The Prime Minister's wife enjoys tea, betel leaves and listens to Quan Ho - Photo: NGUYEN KHANH

The wives and female diplomats interact with quan ho singers - Photo: NGUYEN KHANH

Madam Le Thi Bich Tran presents a painting to Thai Ambassador Urawadee Sriphiromya - Photo: NGUYEN KHANH

The ASEAN Women's Community Group in Hanoi (AWCH) was established in 2015 with the core Executive Committee consisting of the wives of leaders of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, female Ambassadors, spouses of Ambassadors and female representatives of ASEAN countries in Hanoi.

Since its inception, the activities of the AWCH Group have always received support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the wives of senior leaders.

Most recently, the AWCH Group was honored to receive an invitation from Ms. Ngo Phuong Ly, the General Secretary's wife, as the group's "Special Guest of Honor" for her important contributions to promoting solidarity and friendship among ASEAN countries, as well as between Vietnam and international friends.

The wife of the National Assembly Chairwoman, Ms. Nguyen Thi Thanh Nga, also had the opportunity to drink tea and view antiques with the AWCH group last March.

DUY LINH - NGUYEN KHANH

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/phu-nhan-thu-tuong-nhac-bai-bac-bling-khi-cung-nghe-quan-ho-voi-cac-nu-dai-su-20250421182803925.htm