The 2026 Lower Temple - Upper Temple - Y La Temple Festival is a typical spiritual event, attracting a large number of visitors from all over to worship and experience the unique traditional festival atmosphere.
The opening ceremony took place in a solemn atmosphere at the Lower Temple, marking the beginning of a series of rich cultural and religious activities, contributing to promoting the image of Tuyen Quang festival tourism to domestic and international visitors.
When will the 2026 Ha Temple - Thuong Temple - Y La Temple Festival take place?
According to the plan, the 2026 Ha Temple - Thuong Temple - Y La Temple Festival will be held:
Time: From March 28th to April 3rd, 2026
Corresponding to: From the 10th to the 16th day of the second lunar month
Location: Ha Temple, Thuong Temple, Y La Temple (Tuyen Quang City)
The official opening ceremony will take place at 9:30 AM on March 30th, 2026 (12th day of the second lunar month) at Ha Temple, marking the beginning of the province's major spiritual festival season.
This is a typical traditional festival, associated with the Tam Phu Mother Goddess worship, a UNESCO-recognized intangible cultural heritage, contributing to the special attraction of Tuyen Quang's spiritual tourism.
Highlights of the Festival Opening Ceremony – A Unique Spiritual and Cultural Space
The opening ceremony was held solemnly with the participation of local leaders, a large number of people, and visitors from all over. The ritual of offering incense to the Holy Mother expresses gratitude to the ancestors and prays for national peace and prosperity, and favorable weather.
Within the framework of the festival, many cultural, sports, and folk game activities were organized, contributing to a joyful atmosphere rich in the traditional identity of Tuyen Quang province.
This is an opportunity for visitors to experience the beauty of folk beliefs and explore the cultural depth of festival tourism in the northern mountainous region.
The Procession of the Holy Mother – an activity that attracts a large number of visitors
The most prominent highlight of the festival is the procession of the Holy Mother from the Y La Temple and the Upper Temple to the Lower Temple, then returning to the palace at the end of the festival.
The procession moved through many central streets, creating a vibrant scene of flags and flowers, attracting a large number of locals and tourists to admire it.
The procession of the Mother Goddess symbolizes reunion, reflecting the long-standing religious traditions of the Vietnamese people, and contributing to the preservation of the unique spiritual and cultural values of the locality.
Tuyen Quang Festival Tourism – Experiencing the Unique Culture of the Viet Bac Region
Beyond religious significance, festivals also play an important role in developing tourism in Tuyen Quang, promoting the image of a land rich in historical and cultural traditions and friendly to tourists.
Besides the solemn ceremony, the festival is vibrant with many attractive activities:
traditional art performances
folk singing and spirit medium rituals
folk games
community cultural exchange
promotion of local tourism products
These activities contribute to creating a diverse experience, helping visitors better understand the cultural identity of the Viet Bac region.
The Lower Temple Festival – an attractive destination in the Tuyen Quang Tourism Itinerary 2026
The Lower Temple – Upper Temple – Y La Temple Festival is not only an annual cultural event but also a distinctive product of Tuyen Quang festival tourism.
Through its large-scale and well-organized structure, the festival contributes to:
preserving intangible cultural heritage
promoting spiritual tourism development
attracting tourists in early spring
and promoting the image of Tuyen Quang rich in cultural identity.
In 2026, the festival will continue to affirm its appeal as one of the province's major festivals, promising to bring many memorable experiences to visitors.
