Festivals in Bac Giang

Bac Giang is a beautiful mountainous province with many famous pristine natural beauties which attract a lot of tourists in Vietnam travel coming for sightseeing. Besides, the province is also famous for priceless cultural value

Tan Yen District in Bac Giang Province has always raise many talented people. In several areas such as Yen The, Hiep Hoa, and Kim Anh, there were numerous farmer insurrections against the feudal regime of the Nguyen Dynasty. Among them was the uprising led by Thong Thai in the early 19^th century.

Nowadays, the Cau Vong Festival is held in the Vong Communal House in Tan Yen to commemorate those who accomplished great deeds for the country, as well as the 18 dukes of the Duong family. People of all ages arrive the day before the festival begins. After the opening and worshipping ceremonies, several performances showcase the merits of the heroes. Wrestling and chess-playing competitions attract many people. Swinging is also an exciting game.

Every year at Phon Xuong Post in Bac Giang Province, a victory celebration is held to commemorate the day that Hoang Hoa Tham, a popular hero who led aresistance against French colonialism, won the battle to protect Thai Nguyen (1884). Tham was a general and peasant leader who championed the struggle against colonialicm for more than 30 years.

The festival features traditional entertainment such as human chess, cock-fights, wrestling, lion dances, horse races and archery.