Traditional Cach Linh Festival in Be Van Dan Commune, 2026

On May 5th and 6th, 2026 (corresponding to the 19th and 20th days of the third lunar month), Be Van Dan commune organized the traditional Cach Linh Festival 2026 in a solemn and joyful atmosphere, attracting a large number of local people and visitors from all over to participate.

Việt Nam•08/05/2026

Attending the opening ceremony were: Mr. Dam Van Eng – former Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Council; Mr. Nong Hai Luu – Deputy Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department; along with leaders of Be Van Dan commune: Mr. Hoang Huy Hiep – Secretary of the Commune Party Committee; Mr. Hoang Ich Nam – Standing Deputy Secretary of the Commune Party Committee and Chairman of the Commune People's Council; Mr. Nong Van Thuy – Deputy Secretary of the Commune Party Committee and Chairman of the Commune People's Committee; representatives of commune departments, agencies, and mass organizations; and a large number of local people and tourists.

The Cách Linh Festival is a traditional cultural event associated with the temple of General Trần Duy Trân – a general who made significant contributions to the defense of his homeland. The festival holds profound significance in educating about the tradition of "drinking water, remembering the source," expressing gratitude to ancestors, and conveying hopes for a year of favorable weather, abundant harvests, and a more prosperous and happy life for the people.

The ceremony was held solemnly with activities such as offering incense at the shrine of the Earth God and the temple of General Tran Duy Tran. The rituals were meticulously prepared, demonstrating the reverence of the local Party committee, government, and people towards the ancestors who contributed to building and defending the nation.

Immediately following the ceremonial part, the festival unfolded with a vibrant array of activities, creating a joyful and unifying atmosphere within the community. A diverse range of cultural, sporting , and folk games were organized, including dragon dances, lion dances, culinary competitions, traditional sewing contests, cultural exchanges, chess, tug-of-war, throwing the ball, grass-pulling, and volleyball, attracting large numbers of locals and tourists to participate and cheer. In particular, performances of traditional folk songs such as Then, Sli, and Luon contributed to honoring, preserving, and spreading the unique cultural identity of the Tay and Nung ethnic groups in the area.

On the evening of the same day, a spectacular art program was held with the participation of the Cao Bang Provincial Art Troupe, the Be Van Dan Commune Folk Art Team, and folk dance clubs and groups from Phuc Hoa and Quang Uyen communes. The elaborately staged performances, with their rich content, created a vibrant atmosphere of exchange and contributed to strengthening solidarity between the localities. The bonfire activity took place in a warm and joyful atmosphere, leaving many positive impressions on the participants.

The traditional Cach Linh Festival in Be Van Dan commune in 2026 is not only an opportunity for local people to meet, interact, and enhance their cultural and spiritual lives, but also plays an important role in preserving and promoting fine traditional cultural values. At the same time, through the festival, the image of Be Van Dan, a homeland rich in cultural identity, is widely promoted, contributing to the development of tourism and socio-economic development of the locality.

Here are some photos from the festival:

Some outstanding cultural performances at the festival.

Comrade Hoang Huy Hiep, Secretary of the Commune Party Committee, beat the drum to officially open the festival.