Dam Pagoda Festival

Dam Pagoda Festival

Dam Pagoda, Nam Son ward, Bac Ninh city

Dam Pagoda Festival takes place from the 7th to the 9th of the 9th lunar month every year at Dam Pagoda, Bac Ninh, with the main festival day being September 8. The festival aims to commemorate and pay tribute to Holy Mother Ỷ Lan and King Ly Nhan Tong. The main activities include the procession of the village tutelary god from surrounding villages to the pagoda, sacrificial rituals, and folk games such as tuong, cheo, tree swing, and wrestling.  Time and meaning Time: From the 7th to the 9th of the 9th lunar month every year. Main date: September 8 of the lunar calendar. Meaning: Commemorating the merits of Holy Mother Ỷ Lan and King Ly Nhan Tong, praying for peace, health and luck for the country and its people.  Main activities Palanquin procession: The villages around the pagoda will carry the palanquin to Dam Pagoda to meet the Holy Mother (Ỷ Lan). Offering ceremony: People and Buddhists prepare offerings to pray for peace and health. Other ceremonies: Including the coronation ceremony and the ceremony to honor Nguyen Phi Y Lan and King Ly Nhan Tong. Folk games: In addition to rituals, the festival also organizes many cultural and artistic activities and folk games such as tuong, cheo, tree swing, wrestling, human chess, etc.  When should I go? To participate in the festival: You should go to the temple during the main festival from the 7th to the 9th of the 9th lunar month to experience the most vibrant and jubilant atmosphere. To find peace: If you want a peaceful atmosphere, you can go to the temple on the full moon days, first days, or major holidays such as Buddha's Birthday, Vu Lan, Lunar New Year. 

From 27/10/2025 - 29/10/2025

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