Doi Son Tich Dien Festival 2025: Hoping for a bountiful harvest.

The Tịch Điền Đọi Sơn festival (Duy Tiên town, Hà Nam province) is associated with the "tịch điền" custom – the ritual of going down to the fields to plow, praying for a new year of favorable weather.

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Leaders of the People's Committee of Ha Nam province, dressed in the brown attire of ancient farmers, went to the fields to plow during the Tich Dien Festival 2025.

On the morning of February 4, 2025, the Doi Son Tich Dien Festival took place in a solemn atmosphere in Duy Tien town, Ha Nam province. Attending the festival were Ms. Nguyen Thi Doan - former Member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, former Vice President of Vietnam; Mr. Dao Viet Trung - former Member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, former Head of the Office of the President of Vietnam ; Ms. Pham Thi Hoe - Vice President of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Association for the Promotion of Learning; along with leaders of the Provincial Party Committee, the Provincial People's Council, and the Provincial People's Committee of Ha Nam province.

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Ms. Nguyen Thi Doan (in the middle) - Former Member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, along with many leaders of Ha Nam province, attended the festival.

Mr. Pham Chi Khang - Head of the Organizing Committee of the Tich Dien Doi Son Festival

Many cultural and artistic activities were performed at the Doi Son Tich Dien Festival.

The plowing and sowing activity is the main highlight of the Doi Son Tich Dien Festival 2025.

The Tịch Điền Festival originated during the reign of King Lê Đại Hành (10th century). Legend says that after defeating foreign invaders, King Lê Đại Hành returned to his hometown and decided to personally plow the first furrows in the fields to encourage the people to focus on agricultural production. Since then, the Tịch Điền custom has been maintained through many feudal dynasties, carrying immense significance: promoting agricultural production, strengthening the bond between the king and the people, demonstrating the spirit of "respecting the farmer," and encouraging everyone to work together for the prosperity of the entire community.

After a period of interruption, in 2009, Ha Nam province officially restored the Doi Son Tich Dien Festival and has maintained it continuously to this day. Every year, the festival attracts a large number of locals and tourists from all over to admire and participate.

Mr. Ngo Van Lien - Deputy Secretary of the Town Party Committee and Chairman of the Duy Tien Town People's Committee - delivered the opening speech at the Tich Dien Festival.

The buffalo that won first prize in the buffalo decoration contest at the Tich Dien Doi Son Festival attracted the attention of the people.

The highlight of the festival is the reenactment of the traditional "Tich Dien" ceremony. Dressed in the attire of the king and ancient farmers, representatives of the Ha Nam provincial leadership, along with a chosen villager playing the role of the king, lead a buffalo to the field to plow the first furrows. This solemn and symbolic image reminds today's generation of the importance of agricultural production and conveys a message of honoring farmers – those who play a leading role in ensuring food security.

Alongside the main ceremony, the organizers also arranged many cultural and artistic activities rich in traditional identity, such as: Cheo singing, call-and-response singing, folk games (wrestling, tug-of-war, swing riding, cockfighting, rice cooking competition...). These activities not only create a lively and joyful atmosphere at the beginning of the new year, but also contribute to preserving and promoting the distinctive intangible cultural values ​​of the Northern Delta region.

Police forces were deployed to maintain security and order at the 2025 Tich Dien Festival.

Thousands of local people gathered to watch the opening ceremony of the Tich Dien festival.

The 2025 Doi Son Tich Dien Festival is one of the most anticipated festivals at the beginning of spring in Ha Nam province.

In 2025, the government and people of Ha Nam province will continue to demonstrate their determination to preserve and protect this precious intangible cultural heritage. Traditional rituals will be maintained closely to their original form, harmoniously combining solemnity with a joyful festive atmosphere. The organizing committee aims to ensure orderly organization, rich content, and safety for both locals and tourists.

At the same time, the Doi Son Tich Dien Festival is also expected to further promote the image of the land and people of Ha Nam to domestic and international tourists. This will contribute to promoting cultural and spiritual tourism , building a brand for Ha Nam as a unique destination in the North every spring.

February 10, 2025

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Source: https://svhttdl.hanam.gov.vn/Pages/le-hoi-tich-dien-doi-son-2025-mong-mua-mang-boi-thu.aspx