The Xa Tac Temple Festival 2026 will take place on March 18–19, 2026, at the Xa Tac Temple National Historic Relic and surrounding areas in Mong Cai ward 2, Quang Ninh province. This is a cultural and spiritual event that embodies traditional national values and attracts significant attention from both locals and visitors.

Within the framework of this year’s festival, a series of traditional rituals will be conducted in a solemn and well-organized manner, including the Proclamation Ceremony, the Water Fetching Ritual, the Purification Ritual, the Procession to Welcome the Deities, and the Xa Tac Offering Ceremony.

In addition, the festival will feature a variety of distinctive cultural activities, such as a floating lantern ceremony for peace and blessings, as well as an OCOP exhibition and promotion space showcasing outstanding specialties of Mong Cai Ward 2 and other localities across the country. Notably, the launch of Mong Cai Ward 2’s night-time economy area is expected to create new highlights and contribute to boosting tourism, trade, and service development.

The Xa Tac Temple Festival is not only a folk religious activity but also a distinctive cultural and political space that contributes to promoting traditional values, strengthening national unity, and raising awareness of preserving cultural identity in association with the mission of safeguarding national sovereignty.

Through the festival, the image of Mong Cai – Quang Ninh continues to be widely promoted, reaffirming its position as an attractive destination with strong potential for cultural and spiritual tourism development.

Investment, Trade and Tourism Promotion Agency