VOV.VN - The annual Tranh Temple Festival in Hai Duong province has been organised at the largest scale so far, attracting thousands of visitors from across the country.
The festival is held in Ninh Giang district of Hai Duong province on March 9, or the 10th day of the second lunar month each year.
Pham Van Khanh, secretary of Ninh Giang district party committee, beats the drum to mark the opening of the festival.
Performances of martial artists bring a festive atmosphere to the event
The festival aims to express their gratitude towards Mandarin Tuan Tranh who is now the Tranh River Genie.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism recognised the festival as part of national intangible cultural heritage back in 2022.
This marks the first time that artists have held a drum performance at the festival.
Lion dances impress both locals and visitors.
Earlier many people participated in the water procession, which is a traditional folk ritual practiced for centuries in Ninh Giang district.
During the festivals, folk games such as wrestling, and đẩy gậy (stick pushing) are also organised, drawing plenty of attention from both residents and tourists.
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