Trang An Festival - Traditional festival of Ninh Binh

Tràng An, Hoa Lư, Ninh Bình, Vietnam

Ninh Binh is a beautiful destination for tourism development and growth thanks to its beautiful natural scenery and amazing attractions. Coming to Ninh Binh, tourists cannot ignore Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex (Trang An) which has been recognized as a World Cultural and Natural Heritage and a mixed heritage of Southeast Asia and Vietnam. This place is well known for Trang An Festival, which is held to honor and promote Trang An tourism. When exploring Trang An Festival, you can immerse yourself in the festival atmosphere and participate in many interesting rituals and activities.

Trang An Festival in Ninh Binh is held every year in the third lunar month. During the festival, there is an underwater procession, a dragon procession, and a palanquin procession to express gratitude to "Drink water, remember the source" to Saint Quy Minh Dai Vuong, who contributed to the defense of the Fatherland. country and maintain its borders.

Legend has it that in addition to Quy Minh Thanh, there are two other brothers, Tan Vien Thanh and Cao Son Thanh, who have the merit of guarding and protecting Son Nam. Considered the supreme deity, Saint Quy Minh is worshiped by people in many regions across the country.

During the festival, visitors can take a scenic cruise to discover Mother Nature's masterpiece and enjoy the beauty of Ha Long Bay on land. It is wonderful to see the clear blue water valley and caves with crystal stalactites that make up the beauty and historical value of Hoa Lu Festival. Trang An is a complex of high mountains, gentle rivers and mysterious caves that make tourists from all over the world fall in love with nature. You should see the temples and pagodas hidden in the green. All of them attract tourists from all over the world to explore the festival.

During this festival, visitors can also enjoy special cultural performances such as the convergence of folk songs of many provinces such as Tuyen Quang, Ha Giang, Bac Ninh, Hue, Buon Ma Thuot, Can Tho, etc. Folk tunes include Quan Ho singing, Xam singing and Hue music as well as Southern Don ca tai tu music.

Moreover, depending on the year that the festival is held, there will be different themes and activities. For example, in 2018, because the Trang An Festival celebrates the 1050th anniversary of Dai Co Viet's founding (968 - 2018), the festival was held with the theme "Trang An connects heritage". During the festival, 1050 actors in various costumes reflecting dynasties (commoners, soldiers, mandarins, kings) parade along ancient Trang An street and Sao Khe river to reenact the battles of Dinh Bo Linh. . Visiting the festival, domestic and international tourists will be impressed by the beautiful land and people of Trang An - Ninh Binh.

In addition, Trang An Festival also has the participation of art troupes from countries in the ASEAN region to connect relationships, exchange cultures and enrich activities.

Trang An Festival and Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex will become spiritual tourism and a must-see destination for domestic and international tourists. If you are planning a trip to Ninh Binh and wondering where to enjoy interesting folklore activities, then Trang An festival is a great idea for you.

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