Ba Ra Temple Festival 2026 opens

On the morning of April 18, in Phuoc Long Ward, Dong Nai Province, the Ba Ra Temple Festival in the lunar year of the Horse 2026 officially opened in a solemn atmosphere, attracting a large number of residents and visitors from both within and outside the province. The event is one of the most  typical folk belief festivals, closely associated with the spiritual life of local community across generations.

Delegates and people offer incense at the festival. Photo: Ngoc Nhat

This year's festival is held for 3 days, from April 17 to 19, 2026, with many traditional rituals and unique cultural activities. The festival features many folk cultural and artistic activities such as lion dance, the first offering ceremony, offering incense to the Goddess, and a memorial ceremony at the Martyrs' Cemetery.

The festival atmosphere was solemn and rich in folk cultural colors with traditional performances, offering rituals, and a spiritual activity space that attracted a large number of people and tourists.

Delegates and people offer incense at the festival. Photo: Ngoc Nhat

A highlight of the festival is the harmonious blend of folk beliefs with the moral principle of showing gratitude to one’s roots. In addition to the offering rituals and incense offering at Ba Ra Temple, the Organizing Committee also held a memorial ceremony at the Martyrs' Cemetery on the afternoon of April 18. It is this connection that adds depth to the festival, making Ba Ra Temple not only a place for the spiritual and cultural activities of the people, but also a reminder of historical traditions and a sense of gratitude towards previous generations.

Cultural and artistic activities at the festival. Photo: Ngoc Nhat

Ba Ra Temple worships Ba Chua Xu Nuong Nuong (Lady of Nuong Nuong Realm), often called Linh Son Thanh Mau Ba Ra (Mother Goddess of Ba Ra Mountain). In 2015, Ba Ra Temple was recognized as a provincial-level cultural and historical relic. In 2019, the Ba Ra Temple Festival was included in the National Intangible Cultural Heritage List by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, marking an important step in the preservation and promotion of heritage. This is not only a source of pride for  local community but also contributes to enriching the Vietnam’s folk culture treasure.

By Thanh Thao – Translated by Mai Nga, Thu Ha