The lively opening ceremony of the Ba Chiem Son festival at the beginning of Spring

VHO - On the morning of February 28th (the 12th day of the first lunar month of the Year of the Horse), a large number of locals and tourists flocked to Duy Xuyen commune (Quang Nam province) to attend the Ba Chiem Son festival, participating in the procession and traditional rituals in a vibrant atmosphere at the beginning of the year.

The Ba Chiem Son Festival in 2026 will take place from February 25-28 in Chiem Son village, Duy Son commune, featuring traditional cultural and sporting activities. The highlight of the event will be the procession of the palanquin and the traditional sacrificial ceremony on February 28 (the 12th day of the first lunar month), with solemn rituals.

The festival also includes many special activities such as a traditional camp, folk games, a rural night market, a welcoming gala program, etc.

The Ba Chiem Son Festival in 2026 will take place from February 25-28 in Chiem Son village, Duy Xuyen commune, Da Nang city.

Earlier, on the evening of February 27th, Duy Xuyen commune held a ceremony to receive the certificate recognizing the Ba Chiem Son Festival as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage. This title affirms the long-standing spiritual and cultural value and enduring vitality of the festival over time, contributing to the preservation and promotion of the local traditional culture.

At the ceremony, Mr. Nguyen Dinh Vinh, Standing Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee; and Ms. Nguyen Thi Anh Thi, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Da Nang City, presented the certificate recognizing the Ba Chiem Son Festival as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to representatives of the Duy Xuyen commune leadership and the people of Chiem Son village.

Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Dang Huu Phuc, Chairman of the Duy Xuyen Commune People's Committee, affirmed that this is not only an administrative ritual but also a moment to touch the flow of age-old culture, listen to the echoes of history, feel the comfort of spirituality in the hearts of every Duy Xuyen citizen, and together join in an endless love song of gratitude, community spirit, and a legend that has nurtured the souls of countless generations.

“The recognition of the Ba Chiem Son Festival as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage is a historical milestone and a great honor. But more than that, it is also a reminder of our sacred responsibility to preserve and pass on invaluable cultural values ​​to future generations,” emphasized Dang Huu Phuc, Chairman of the Duy Xuyen Commune People's Committee.

Leaders of Da Nang City presented flowers to congratulate the Party Committee, government, and people of Duy Xuyen commune.

The Ba Chiem Son Festival is a traditional cultural and religious event in Duy Trinh commune, Duy Xuyen district, former Quang Nam province (now Duy Xuyen commune, Da Nang city), held annually from the 10th to the 12th day of the first lunar month to commemorate and express gratitude to Ba Chiem Son/Bo Bo Thai Duong Phu Nhan for her contributions in supporting, protecting, and safeguarding the community of Chiem Son village in particular and the Thu Bon riverside area of ​​Duy Xuyen district, former Quang Nam province in general.

In June 2025, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism issued a decision recognizing the Ba Chiem Son Festival in Duy Trinh commune, Duy Xuyen district, Quang Nam province (formerly) as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage.

The worship of Lady Chiêm Sơn is a unique cultural feature of the Vietnamese people in this area, in similarity to the worship of female deities among the Vietnamese people. The organization of the festival is seamlessly coordinated between the local government's organizing committee and the traditional village council of Chiêm Sơn, ensuring that the festival is conducted in a systematic manner, respecting traditional elements and fulfilling the people's religious and spiritual needs.

Currently, the Ba Chiem Son Festival is organized into two parts: the ritualistic offerings and the festive activities. The ritual part includes the Tuc Yet ceremony (ancestral worship ceremony), the Ky Ba ceremony (main ceremony), the procession of the Ba palanquin, and the Grand Ceremony; the festive part includes folk games and food, traditional singing and dancing, volleyball competitions, and public performances.

The Túc Yết ceremony at the Bà Chiêm Sơn Festival

The annual Le Ba festival in Chiem Son has created a certain attraction for devotees of this special goddess. Participation in the festival is not only by the residents of Chiem Son village, but also by the devout participation of local people and visitors from all over.

Source: https://baovanhoa.vn/van-hoa/ron-rang-khai-hoi-ba-chiem-son-dau-xuan-207517.html