Hat Mon is ready for the Spring Festival of the Year of the Horse 2026.

In the early days of spring 2026 (Year of the Horse), the atmosphere in Hat Mon commune was bustling as all preparations for the Hat Mon Temple Festival were completed.

The Hat Mon Temple Festival (Hat Mon commune, Hanoi ) is associated with the Hai Ba Trung uprising. Photo: ST

Ready for the opening ceremony

The opening ceremony of the Hat Mon Temple Festival is usually held at the beginning of the third lunar month (the main festival day is the 6th of the third lunar month), with a harmonious blend of ritual and festivities. This year, the Hat Mon Temple Festival opening ceremony is being held earlier than usual, at 8:30 AM on February 24, 2026 (the 8th day of the first lunar month of the Year of the Horse), to facilitate participation from the people and tourists from the beginning of the year, and to connect with cultural and tourism activities celebrating the new festival season.

According to the leaders of Hat Mon commune, preparations for the opening ceremony have been underway since early on. Subcommittees serving the festival have been established, with specific tasks assigned to ensure that all work is carried out on schedule. The central area of ​​the festival, where the main rituals take place, has been renovated to be spacious, clean, and beautiful. A system of flags, banners, and posters has been installed uniformly, creating a vibrant and joyful atmosphere to welcome the people and visitors from all over.

In particular, the police force, militia, and self-governing groups intensified efforts to ensure security and order, regulate traffic, and prevent fires and explosions. Specific plans for traffic flow management and parking arrangements were developed to avoid localized congestion during peak days. Environmental sanitation and waste collection were carried out regularly and continuously, maintaining a clean, green, and beautiful landscape throughout the festival.

In parallel, the commune also focuses on ensuring food safety for businesses providing services around the festival area. Inter-agency inspection teams conduct reviews, issue reminders, and obtain signed commitments to strictly comply with regulations, contributing to building an image of a civilized, safe, and friendly festival.

Hat Mon commune has completed preparations for the opening ceremony of the festival. Photo: ST

This year's festival continues to be held at Hat Mon Temple - a special national historical site associated with the glorious uprising of the Trung Sisters. This is not only a sacred space for the local people but also a significant location for educating future generations about patriotic traditions.

The ceremonial part was meticulously prepared, adhering to long-standing traditional rituals. The incense offerings, processions, and sacrificial ceremonies were conducted solemnly with the participation of elders, representatives of clans and organizations, and a large number of people. The sounds of drums, gongs, and ceremonial music blended with the spring atmosphere, creating a sacred yet majestic ambiance.

The organizers stated that every aspect, from costumes and props to the procession formation and operational script, was reviewed multiple times to ensure accuracy and solemnity. The overarching principle was to preserve traditional values ​​while organizing the event scientifically, economically, efficiently, and in accordance with local conditions.

Beyond the ceremonial aspects, the festival also features a rich and diverse celebration, creating a vibrant community cultural space. Public cultural exchange activities, folk games, and sports competitions are organized interspersed throughout, attracting large numbers of participants. Thus, the festival is not only an occasion to pay tribute to ancestors but also a celebration of community solidarity.

The heroic spirit of the Two Trung Sisters resonates.

With the overarching theme "Echoes of the heroic spirit of the Trung Sisters," the Spring Festival Opening Ceremony of the Year of the Horse 2026 not only recreates the heroic spirit of the ancient uprising but also awakens pride and a sense of responsibility in today's generation in the construction and development of their homeland.

The Hat Mon Temple Festival officially opens on the 8th day of the first lunar month. Photo: ST

Every spring, the people of Hat Mon gather to reminisce about their glorious history, passing down to their children stories of indomitable spirit, independence, and self-reliance. The festival thus becomes a bridge between the past and the present, between tradition and the future.

This year, the number of visitors to the festival is expected to increase significantly. To meet the demand for sightseeing and worship, the local authorities have proactively arranged guides and managed visitor flow appropriately, avoiding large crowds in one area. Public awareness campaigns have been intensified, encouraging residents and visitors to observe civilized behavior during the festival, refraining from excessive burning of votive paper, avoiding superstition, and refraining from pushing and shoving.

In addition, the commune also organizes activities to promote local products and introduce the beauty of traditional culture, contributing to the promotion of economic and tourism development. Therefore, the festival not only has spiritual significance but also creates momentum for socio-economic development, improving the material and spiritual lives of the people.

In the context of Hat Mon's ongoing and significant transformation, the successful organization of the Hat Mon Temple Festival in the spring of 2026 (Year of the Horse) is of particular importance. This is an opportunity for the locality to affirm its capacity to organize large-scale cultural events, while simultaneously spreading the image of a region rich in tradition, united, dynamic, and developing.

This year's Hat Mon Temple Festival not only ensured solemnity and safety but also continued to affirm the enduring value of the nation's cultural heritage. In the modern era, the "Echoes of the heroic spirit of the Trung Sisters" still resonate strongly, becoming a great source of spiritual motivation for the Party Committee, government, and people of Hat Mon to steadfastly move forward on the path of building an increasingly prosperous, beautiful, and civilized homeland.

Source: https://hanoimoi.vn/hat-mon-san-sang-cho-mua-le-hoi-xuan-binh-ngo-2026-734669.html