The opening ceremony of the Tran Temple Festival in Hung Yen province 2026

On the evening of March 1st (the 13th day of the first lunar month of the Binh Ngo Year), at the mausoleum and temple complex of the Tran Dynasty kings (Long Hung commune), the Provincial Party Committee, the Provincial People's Council, the Provincial People's Committee, and the Provincial Fatherland Front Committee solemnly organized the opening ceremony of the Tran Temple Festival 2026.

The ceremony drew the attendance of: Mr. Nguyen Hong Thai, Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Bac Ninh Provincial Party Committee; Mr. Quan Minh Cuong, Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Quang Ninh Provincial Party Committee; representatives of leaders from ministries and central agencies, Military Region 3, and other provinces and cities.

On the Hung Yen side it saw the participation of: Mr. Nguyen Huu Nghia, Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee; Mr. Pham Quang Ngoc, Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; Mr. Tran Quoc Toan, Permanent Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial Fatherland Front Committee; Members of the Provincial Party Committee’s Standing Board, leaders of the Provincial People's Council and the Provincial People's Committee, the Provincial Fatherland Front Committee, the Provincial National Assembly Delegation; former provincial leaders; leaders of departments and agencies, along with a large number of people and tourists from all over.

Leaders and delegates attend the opening ceremony.

Before the opening ceremony, the central and provincial leaders and delegates attended the incense-offering ceremony and paid homage to the Tran Dynasty kings at the neutral courtyard of the King's Temple, expressing their reverence and gratitude for the contributions of the ancestors and forefathers.

Leaders and delegates attend the traditional ceremony and offering incense in remembrance of the Tran Dynasty kings at the neutral courtyard of the King's Temple.

The Tran Temple Festival in Hung Yen province is held annually to commemorate the great contributions of the Tran Dynasty kings and forefathers in the cause of nation-building and national defense; contributing to honoring the value of the festival - a national intangible cultural heritage. In 2014, the festival was inscribed as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage; the mausoleum and temple complex of the Tran Dynasty kings in Long Hung commune was ranked as a Special National Monument, affirming the outstanding historical, cultural, and spiritual value of the site.

The 2026 festival is organized on a provincial scale over 5 days (March 1-5, 2026, or the 13th-17th day of the first lunar month of the Binh Ngo Year) with two main parts. The ceremonial part will be solemn and follow traditional rituals including: offering prayers, paying homage, offering incense, water processions, land processions, and other ceremonial activities. The festive part will be vibrant with many cultural, artistic, and sporting activities, promoting tourism and attracting a large number of people and tourists.

The highlight of the opening ceremony is the artistic program themed "Brilliant Heritage of the Tran Dynasty - Radiant Welcome to a New Era," bringing together 225 professional and amateur performers; with the participation of featuring artists such as My Linh, Anh Tu, Quoc Hung, Ngoc Cai, and Viet Hoan; along with artists from the Vietnam Contemporary Art Theatre and the Hung Yen Cheo Theatre. The program was elaborately staged, harmoniously combining traditional and modern music, recreating the heroic spirit of the Dong A era, honoring the historical and cultural values of the Tran Dynasty; and simultaneously promoting the image of the special national historical site and the festival to a wide audience both domestically and internationally.

A spectacular drum and flag performance at the opening ceremony of the Tran Temple Festival in Hung Yen province 2026.

An attractive artistic program at the opening ceremony.

Fireworks display at the opening ceremony.

Provincial leaders take a photo with the event organizers and the artists and performers participating in the opening ceremony.

In his opening remarks at the festival, Comrade Pham Quang Ngoc, Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, emphasized: The land of Long Hung, formerly Long Hung Prefecture (now part of Hung Yen province), is proud to be a land imbued with spiritual energy, the birthplace of the Tran Dynasty. From humble beginnings as fishermen, the Tran family rose to build a great empire, opening up new opportunities for the nation, writing a glorious golden chapter in the nation's history with three victories against the Yuan-Mongol army, creating the immortal spirit of Dong A. This is a lasting symbol of the strength of national unity, of Vietnamese wisdom and resilience; it continues to be a pillar and a guiding light for today's generations in the cause of building a strong and prosperous homeland and country.

Comrade Pham Quang Ngoc, Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, delivers the opening speech at the festival.

Building upon the rich cultural traditions, patriotic spirit, and indomitable will of the ancestors; continuing the sacred heritage of the heroic land of Long Hung, the Party Committee, government, and people of Hung Yen province are entering a new phase of development with high aspirations and determination. In 2026 and beyond, Hung Yen aims for rapid and sustainable development, striving for a double-digit growth, becoming a dynamic growth pole of the Red River Delta and the entire country. Alongside economic development, the province recognizes culture as the spiritual foundation of society and a crucial endogenous resource for sustainable development. Cultural heritage values will continue to be preserved, promoted, and "awakened" into soft power, cultural industry products, and creative services, contributing to socio-economic development and improving the material and spiritual lives of the people.

Comrade Nguyen Huu Nghia, Member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, performs the ceremonial drum beating to officially open the festival.

The 2026 Tran Temple Festival is held solemnly and on a large scale, serving as an occasion to remember and respectfully express gratitude to the ancestors and sages, while preserving and spreading beautiful traditional rituals. This is not only a cultural activity rich in national identity but also an event connecting the past, present, and future, contributing to strengthening national unity, promoting innovation, and nurturing the aspiration to build Hung Yen into a rapidly developing, green, sustainable, and culturally rich province.