Ninh Binh: Unique Trang An Festival 2025

Attending the event were Party Central Committee members: Nguyen Thi Thanh, Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly; Nguyen Thi Thu Ha, Vice Chairwoman and General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front; Doan Minh Huan, Secretary of the Ninh Binh Provincial Party Committee; and a large number of people and tourists from all over the country.

Dragon procession from Tam Quan gate to Trang An wharf.

Trang An Festival, also known as Saint Quy Minh Dai Vuong Festival, is held annually to commemorate the merits of Saint Quy Minh Dai Vuong. He was a general under the reign of the 18th Hung King, who had the merit of defending Son Nam pass, protecting the country's borders; supporting and helping people have favorable weather, a prosperous and happy life. In recognition of his valuable contributions, King Dinh Tien Hoang appointed him as the god guarding the southern gateway of Hoa Lu Tu Tran.

This year, coming to Trang An Festival, delegates and a large number of domestic and international tourists participated in many special activities such as: drum performance at Tam Quan gate; Dragon procession from Tam Quan gate to Trang An wharf; performing water procession, palanquin procession, Dragon procession combined with special art programs on Sao Khe river; incense offering ceremony at Suoi Tien temple - the place to worship Duc Thanh Quy Minh Dai Vuong; praying for national peace and prosperity, favorable weather, bountiful harvests, honoring the ancestors who have contributed to the discovery and protection of the sacred land of Trang An Heritage.

Dragon procession ceremony on Sao Khe river.

Water procession ceremony at the festival.

At the festival, the special art program with 20 live stages spread across the heritage area has the participation of more than 600 artists and actors, performing more than 50 traditional art forms from regions across the country such as: Bac Ninh Quan Ho, Hue Royal Court Music, gong performances, Kim Son drum dance, Xuan Pha performance, Cheo singing, Xam singing and dances of the Red Dao, San Diu, Lo Lo ethnic groups...

Delegates and people offer incense at Suoi Tien Temple - the place to worship Duc Thanh Quy Minh Dai Vuong.

With the message of protecting forests, preserving ecosystems and sustainable development, Trang An Festival 2025 aims to continue to convey the mindset of living in harmony and respecting nature; honoring the historical depth and eternal value of Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex; arousing revolutionary traditions, national pride and cultural, historical and religious values ​​with the unique identity of an ancient capital in the heart of heritage.

Thereby, aiming to build Hoa Lu into a Millennium Heritage City, a creative city, a cultural and tourism industry center of regional and international stature, a green lung and a growth pole for the Northern Delta.

Cheo singing performance at the festival.

Many traditional forms from different regions are performed at the festival.

The festival plays an important role in promoting the image of Trang An Scenic Complex to domestic and international tourists.

Source: https://nhandan.vn/ninh-binh-doc-dao-le-hoi-trang-an-nam-2025-post872113.html