The sacred festival of Xa Tac Temple at the northernmost point of the Fatherland - Part 1

Xa Tac Temple is considered a solid "cultural-spiritual landmark" in the border area. The annual festival is a way for people to affirm their territorial sovereignty, preserve and promote national cultural identity.

Xa Tac Temple is located in a particularly important location: Ka Long ward, Mong Cai city, Quang Ninh province , right next to the Ka Long river junction, bordering Vietnam - China. Xa Tac Temple Festival usually takes place at the end of the first lunar month with many unique and sacred rituals:

• Water Supply Ceremony: The ritual of taking water from the Soai Nguon junction - where the Ka Long River and other branches of the river meet, and bringing it to the temple to perform the Moc Duc ceremony (bathing the statue). This is a ritual with the meaning of praying for luck and prosperity for the people.
• God Procession: The God Procession travels through the main streets of Mong Cai city, attracting a large number of locals and tourists.
• Xa Tac worship ceremony: The main ritual to pray for national peace and prosperity, favorable weather, and good crops.

With its special location and unique cultural and historical values, Xa Tac Temple Festival has become an important spiritual tourism highlight, attracting visitors to Mong Cai, not only to explore the beauty of the border area but also to immerse themselves in the sacred atmosphere of the festival.