𝐆𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 is one of the first festivals in our country to be recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. This is also an opportunity for people to review history and remember the merits of Saint Giong.

One of the festivals that Hanoi people most look forward to that year is the Giong festival. This is a traditional festival with the meaning of educating patriotism and the nation's martial arts traditions. The festival is also an opportunity for people everywhere to express their respect to Saint Giong - one of the four "Four Immortals" of Vietnamese religion.

1. Introduction to Giong festival

Giong Festival is one of the cultural beauties, a festival held annually in many places in the Hanoi area. This is the day when people express their respect, commemorate and praise Saint Giong - the legendary hero of the nation.

Currently, there are two typical Giong festivals in Hanoi: the Giong festival held at Soc temple in Phu Linh commune, Soc Son district and the Giong Phu Dong festival held at Phu Dong temple, Gia Lam district. This is also the first festival in Vietnam to be recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage.

Besides, in Hanoi, there are many localities that organize Giong festivals, such as: Thong Nhat commune, Thuong Tin district; Phu Lo Doai village, Soc Son district; Dong Do, Dong Anh district…

What makes Giong festival stand out globally is because of the cultural values ​​that have been preserved and passed down through many generations. Although the festival is held in the capital - close to the modern urban center, Giong festival still exists over time independently and sustainably, preserving traditional beauty without commercialized.

2. The meaning of Giong festival

   

If you have the opportunity to travel to Hanoi in the fourth lunar month, you should take the time to participate in the Giong festival. This is a traditional festival that vividly and realistically simulates the battles of Thanh Giong and the people of Van Lang in the battle against the An invaders. This is also a festival to raise community awareness of ancient forms of war, recalling the will and united strength of the entire people in the cause of national liberation.

In addition, the Giong festival also has great significance in educating patriotism and national pride in each person. Therefore, this is one of the traditional beauties passed down over time and recognized by UNESCO.

3. When and where does Giong Phu Dong Festival take place?

-   Venue: Phu Dong temple, Phu Dong commune, Gia Lam district, Hanoi
-   Time: From April 7 to April 9 of the lunar calendar every year

Before the Giong Phu Dong festival, honored families will be able to choose people to play characters such as Mr. Hieu (i.e. Flag Flag, Gong, Drum, Trung Quan, Tieu Co); the role of Ms. Tuong; Red Shirt Ward, Black Shirt Ward... These people will prepare the necessary material conditions, for those selected for the role to abstain from activities many days before the festival.

On the main day of the festival, the villagers will hold a ceremony to worship the Saint, followed by a water procession ceremony to clean the energy from the Ha temple to pray for good weather and wind, followed by the Prime Minister's Review ceremony, the Duong Examining ceremony... The entire festival will be held solemnly, sacredly and bustlingly, attracting a large number of people and tourists to participate.

Hanoi is a cultural land with many attractive spiritual tourist destinations. Besides the Giong Festival venues, visitors can also visit interesting tourist attractions of the Capital such as: Tran Quoc Pagoda, Quoc Tu Giam Temple of Literature, Sword Lake,...