A Multi-Colored Cultural Tapestry at the Hung Temple Festival

During the 2026 Hung Kings' Commemoration – Ancestral Land Culture and Tourism Week, a wide range of unique cultural activities were organized, attracting a vast number of residents and tourists.

The series of activities were diverse, harmoniously blending tradition with modernity. Highlights included the Street Folk Festival featuring 18 troupes and approximately 1,500 performers and artisans; “Xoan Singing in Ancient Villages” programs; regional folk songs; lion and dragon dances; gong performances; and traditional folk games. Exhibition spaces for local specialties, handicrafts, and regional cuisine also created a distinctive appeal. These activities contribute to honoring national cultural values and spreading the spirit of community solidarity.

The Street Folk Festival is a vibrant multi-colored cultural tapestry – a centerpiece of the festival’s cultural activities.

Reenacting the legend of the Hung King teaching the people how to plant rice.

The vibrant cultural colors of the Muong ethnic group.

Duc Bac Trong Quan singing (a traditional folk music genre).

Cultural identity of the Mong ethnic group from Pa Co Commune.

Young Xoan performers appearing in the Opening Art Program of the 2026 Ancestral Land Culture and Tourism Week.

The palanquin procession at the Hung Lo Communal House Festival.

Local communities competing in a Banh Chung (square sticky rice cake) wrapping contest.

Xoan singing performances serving tourists in the “Xoan Singing in Ancient Villages” program.

Thai ethnic people from Mai Ha Commune promoting their cultural identity at Hung Temple.

The Boat Racing Championship held on the Van Lang Park Lake.

Athletes competing fiercely in the boat racing event.

A massive crowd enthusiastically cheering for the teams.

Phuong Thanh