Nghe An has many large and small traditional festivals that occur year-round. Festivals in Vietnam hold great significance in maintaining the cultural heritage and roots of the Vietnamese people, serving as a bridge connecting the Vietnamese people from the past to the present. Each year, Nghe An organizes numerous festivals with a variety of captivating events:

1. Con Temple Festival in Nghe An

Time: From December 15 to the end of the first lunar month Location: Quynh Phuong commune, Quynh Luu, Nghe An

2. Cuong Temple Festival in Nghe An

Time: From the 12th to 16th of the second lunar month Location: Dien An commune, Dien Chau district, Nghe An

Cuong Temple – Sacred Temple – Place of Many Festivals in Nghe An (Photo: Collected)

3. Hang Bua Festival – One of the Traditional Festivals in Nghe An (Photo: Collected)

Time: From the 17th to the 19th of the first lunar month every year Location: Na Trang village, Chau Tien commune, Quy Hop district, Nghe An

Hang Bua Festival – Unique of Nghe An with Gong Sounds and Bustling Dances

4. Qua Son Temple Festival – Famous Cultural Heritage in Nghe An (Photo: Nghe An Newspaper)

Time: From the 19th to the 21st of the first lunar month every year Location: Boi Son commune, Do Luong district, Nghe An

Qua Son Temple Festival – Commemorating the Honorable General King Ly Nhat Quang

5. Cu Thanh Chuong Wrestling Festival – A Distinctive Festival in Nghe An

Time: The festival is organized during the Lunar New Year period, typically starting from the 2nd to the 7th day of the 1st lunar month.

Location: Thanh Chuong district, Nghe An province

Wrestling Festival – Traditional Cultural Event in Nghe An (Photo: Collected)

6. Cua Lo Tourism Festival – An Attractive Event in Nghe An

Time: April 30th and May 1st annually

Location: Cua Lo Town, Nghe An province

The Cua Lo Tourism Festival is the largest event in Nghe An province (Image: Collected)

If you have the opportunity to visit Cua Lo, Nghe An on April 30th or May 1st, you definitely cannot miss this extremely distinctive tourism festival. This is the opening activity for the beach tourism season in Cua Lo, so it attracts a large number of tourists and local people to participate. The ceremonial part usually includes the Opening Ceremony, Offering Ritual, etc. The festival part will include various cultural performances and sports activities.

7. Hoang Muoi temple Festival – Event in Nghe An

Time: 9th and 10th of the 10th lunar month annually

Location: Hung Thinh Commune, Hung Nguyen District, Nghe An province

Hoang Muoi Shrine in Nghe An – A large-scale event since the 17th century (Image: VnExpress)

The Hoang Muoi Shrine Festival in Nghe An is organized to commemorate the merits of Lord Hoang Muoi, attracting a large number of visitors. The festival is on a large scale, with rituals such as Procession, Offering Ritual, Grand Sacrifice, and Sac Procession.

8. Chin Gian Temple Festival

Time: From January 13 – 15 2 m Calendar Location: Chin Gian Temple, Chau Kim Commune, Que Phong District, Nghe An

Coming to Chin Gian – Where There Are 4 Unique Kneeling Buffaloes in Nghe An

Chin Gian Temple Festival is one of the unique spiritual beliefs of Thai people in Phu Quy area, Nghe An.

Every year, Nghe An also organizes many other interesting activities, don’t hesitate anymore, come experience the culture here.