Thai Vi Temple Festival

The festival is organized annually on the 14th -17th of March of the lunar calendar in Van Lam village, Ninh Hai commune, Hoa Lu district. It has the purpose of commemorating King Tran – who was a credit to the nation.
The worshipping part is carried out in two ways, namely the procession and the sacrifice. The procession is performed by over 30 teams coming from communes in Hoa Lu district and others within the province.
After procession, sacrifice is implemented. Sacrifice is an important ceremonial hold in front of the temple.
The entertainment is a jolly time for people and festival guests as it includes kylin dancing and the dragon dance, playing human chess, wrestling, rowing, etc.

Nguyen Cong Tru Temple Festival

The festival is held in three days, annually on the 13th -15th of November of the lunar calendar in Nguyen Cong Tru temple in Quang Thien commune, Kim Son district. On the 13th of the lunar calendar, worshipping “yet cao”, on the 14th worshipping “chinh ky”, on the 15th worshipping “ta”. The form of “te” (worshipping) is the same as in other festival.
During the festival, a woman will come to sing with « dan day »(a kind of traditional guitar) and a simple pair of « phach » (castanets).
The festival guests will be given a cash bonus for interesting singings and a good voice.
The second rank doctor Pham Van Nghi had written « Funeral oration for Nguyen Cong Tru » to read on the worshipping ceremony.
Entertainment activities include some folk games such as : kylin dance, westling competition and a swimming competition on the An River.

Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Festival

The festival is held annually on the 10th -13th of March of the lunar calendar in Truong Yen commune, Hoa Lu district with the purpose of commemorating the two kings Dinh Tien Hoang and Le Dai Hanh.
The festival includes two parts:
Worshiping: includes water procession at Truong Yen water station located on Hoang Long river and worship at the two temples of King Dinh and King Le.
Entertainment activities: Performing "Co lau tap tran", competing in writing Han script, playing chess, performing dragon dance, etc.