On the main roads leading to Coc communal house, banners, billboards, and propaganda slogans were hung in red. The familiar sounds from the ward loudspeakers echoed with folk songs and invitations to the approaching traditional festival. The excited atmosphere spread throughout the neighborhoods, each residential group, each house. According to the plan, this year's festival will take place on June 28 and 29 (June 4 and 5 of the lunar calendar) at Coc communal house national relic, with many special contents.
Mr. Nguyen The Nham, Chairman of Phong Coc Ward People's Committee shared: The Going-to-the-Paddy Festival is not only a traditional beauty, but also an opportunity for the community to connect, express gratitude to ancestors, and pray for good crops. Therefore, the preparation work was carried out seriously, mobilizing the participation of the entire political system and the entire population. From the beginning of May, the Ward People's Committee developed a detailed organization plan, mobilizing forces from unions, social organizations, neighborhoods and neighboring wards to coordinate the implementation. Each specific task is clearly assigned to the responsible person, from propaganda work, festival decoration, preparation of facilities, to ensuring traffic safety, health care, and environmental sanitation. All are aimed at the goal of organizing a solemn, safe festival imbued with folk cultural identity.
Currently, the Coc communal house area, where the festival is held, is being cleaned and decorated beautifully. The sound system, lighting, stage, and LED screen for the ceremony and festival have been planned for installation. In addition, the main roads and festival areas are also brightly decorated with slogans, billboards, and propaganda posters, creating a widespread festival atmosphere.
The highlight of this year is the traditional activities such as rice planting competition, rowing competition, and rowing competition, which have been carefully prepared from content to participants. Phong Luu Agricultural Cooperative has coordinated with associations and organizations to create a detailed script for the planting competition. At the same time, planting teams were selected and organized to practice, ensuring that they properly demonstrate the skills, techniques, and competitive spirit of traditional agricultural residents.
In the rowing event, Phong Coc ward, Phong Hai, Ha An, Yen Hai wards and Lien Hoa commune have established a total of 16 swimming teams (both male and female), divided into pole and wetsuit events. The teams are actively practicing on Cua Dinh river. Dredging of the swimming channel, placing buoys, and dividing waterway traffic have also been implemented early to ensure absolute safety.
Mr. Bui Duc Thai (Zone 7, Head of Phong Coc Swimming Team) expressed his excitement: I am very proud to participate in the traditional festival of my hometown. The whole team has had many serious training sessions and is determined to achieve high results to bring a vibrant atmosphere to the festival.
Along with the above careful preparation, Phong Coc ward also closely coordinated with the police and medical forces to develop plans to ensure security and order, fire prevention, first aid, and food safety and hygiene inspection. at the food service areas. Youth volunteers and organizations will assist in guiding visitors, organizing vehicle parking, and cleaning up the environment before, during, and after the festival.
Mr. Ngo Dinh Dung, Head of the Department of Culture and Information of Quang Yen Town, commented: The Xuong Dong Festival is a typical feature of Quang Yen culture. This year, careful preparation in both content and form will contribute to honoring the value of heritage and leaving a good impression in the hearts of visitors. The Xuong Dong Festival in 2025 is not only an occasion for people to remember their roots, pray for favorable weather and bountiful crops, but also a vibrant community cultural playground, where traditional values are inherited and spread. With careful preparation and consensus of the whole locality, Phong Coc ward is ready to welcome a unique, safe, civilized festival season imbued with the folk cultural identity of the Ha Nam island region.
Source: https://baoquangninh.vn/san-sang-cho-le-hoi-xuong-dong-nam-2025-3361542.html
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