According to the leaders of Trung Phuoc town, this year's festival is organized according to traditional rituals, including the decoration ceremony, the royal procession, the water procession, the great sacrifice ceremony, the royal completion ceremony... with umbrellas, flags, drums, gongs, colorful shoulder palanquins and traditional Kinh and Cham costumes, creating a brilliant and ancient atmosphere.
Meanwhile, the festival attracted a large number of locals and tourists to visit with activities such as: releasing flower lanterns on Thu Bon River, carrying sacred fire, singing Bai Choi, chess tournament, women's 500m athletics tournament, men's 1,500m and other folk games.
At this festival, locals and tourists can also enjoy two art programs with the themes “Cham Culture and Art” and “Echoes of the Thu River” performed by the art troupe of the My Son Cultural Heritage Management Board (Duy Xuyen) and amateur actors from Nong Son district.
On the morning of March 21, people of Trung An village (Trung Phuoc town) and tourists from everywhere came to offer incense, flowers, and offerings to the Lady, remembering ancestors who protected the villagers, praying for favorable weather, bountiful crops, and national peace and prosperity.
The Ba Thu Bon Festival has become a unique cultural and religious feature of local people, creating connections between generations and communities; promoting the unique values of relics and heritage, contributing to stimulating local tourism .
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