The event is held to worship Mother Lang Thi Tieu, who helped the king to defeat invaders and taught the people how to grow rice on the dawn of the nation’s history.

A performance of ‘Senh Tien’ folk dance, a unique dance of the San Diu ethnic group, at the opening ceremony of the festival.

Visitors at the festival will have an opportunity to take part in sporting events and folk games such as tug of war, Chinese chess, and bag jumping while competing in a contest on making traditional cakes.

A volleyball tournament and a folk singing fest are also scheduled as part of the festival.

Tay Thien landscape complex was recognised as a special national relic site in 2015. The Tay Thien festival aims to honour the traditional cultural values of Tam Dao district and inspire national pride among the public.

During this year’s event, the local public security forces have taken a wide range of measures to ensure social order and safety for visitors, helping them celebrate a happy and joyful festival.

Vinh Nghiem pagoda festival – enhancing cultural heritage

(BGO) – Annually on the lunar February, Vinh Nghiem pagoda in Tri Yen commune (Yen Dung district, Bac Giang province) vibrantly welcomes the festive season. The spring festival this year boasts several new features. The pagoda space is expanded with many items newly built and restored, helping connect and enhance the national intangible cultural heritage. 

 

Bac Giang Newspaper Run and Walking Festival to take place on 17 March

(BGO) - The opening ceremony and a number of activities of the 38th Bac Giang Newspaper Run and Walking Festival for active Vietnamese generation will take place at the 3-2 square, Bac Giang city in the Sunday morning of 17 March. This event is jointly held by Bac Giang Newspaper, Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Department of Education and Training; Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union and the People’s Committee of Bac Giang city.

 

Yen The Festival highlights traditional values

(BGO) – Deriving from the spirit of martial arts and the desire for freedom of the Yen The Uprising led by farmer leader Hoang Hoa Tham, the Party committee, government and people of Yen The district, Bac Giang province have promoted and honoured the precious traditions. This year, celebrating the 135th anniversary of the Yen The Uprising, the festival will be organized on a large scale, with many new points.

 

Festivals feature unique culture of ethnic people in Dak Lak

Several festivals were recently held during the ongoing seventh Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Festival in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak.

 

Various activities planned for Nha Trang Beach Festival 2019

The People’s Committee of the south-central province of Khanh Hoa has approved the Nha Trang Beach Festival-Khanh Hoa 2019 with nearly 50 art, physical-sport, trade and symposium activities spanning from May 10-13.

 

Source: NDO