According to the plan, the Spring 2026 Lim Festival will take place over two days, February 28 and March 1, corresponding to the 12th and 13th days of the first lunar month. The festival space spans villages of the former Noi Due area, now Tien Du commune, including Due Dong, Due Nam, Due Khanh, Dinh Ca, Lung Giang, Lung Son and Lo Bao. The heart of the celebration is Hong Van mountain, also known as Lim mountain, and Van Tuong Lake.

The ceremonial section will be conducted solemnly in accordance with traditional rituals, featuring the incense offering ceremony to open the festival at Hong An pagoda; a commemorative ceremony at the mausoleum of General Nguyen Dinh Dien; the procession of royal decrees; and traditional rites at the system of communal houses, temples and pagodas in the area.

The festive section will unfold vibrantly, imbued with cultural identity, with Quan ho folk singing sessions at 12 pavilions, the central stage, traditional Quan ho houses, artisans’ homes and boat singing on Van Tuong Lake. A variety of cultural and sporting activities will also be held, including human chess, bamboo swings, blindfolded goat catching, poetry gatherings, calligraphy, culinary showcases and art exchange programs.

A highlight of this year’s Lim Festival is the ceremony to receive the National Intangible Cultural Heritage title, which will be held at the center of Hong Van mountain. On the evening of the 12th day of the first lunar month, a special art program will take place on the main stage atop Lim mountain, followed by a low-altitude fireworks display at 9pm over Van Tuong Lake.

In addition, from February 26 to March 1, traditional and freestyle wrestling competitions across various age groups will be organized within the framework of the first Bac Ninh Provincial Sports Festival and an open tournament hosted by the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, attracting hundreds of athletes.

At the briefing, Duong Minh Ngoc, Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of Tien Du commune and Deputy Head of the Steering Committee for the Spring 2026 Lim Festival, provided further details on preparations and expressed hope that media agencies would continue to promote the distinctive traditional cultural values of the Lim Festival in particular and the culture of Tien Du and Kinh Bac more broadly.

He emphasized that the Spring 2026 Lim Festival aims to honor and spread the cultural legacy of the Kinh Bac land and its people, especially the intangible cultural heritage of Quan ho Bac Ninh folk singing recognized by UNESCO. The event also serves as an opportunity to promote the image of Tien Du and foster a vibrant spirit of emulation among residents, contributing to the successful realization of local socio-economic development goals.

The organizing committee stated that ensuring public security, traffic safety and service management will be given special attention. Parking fees at designated areas serving visitors will be publicly listed in accordance with regulations to ensure transparency and convenience for residents and tourists.

A hotline number will also be made public to promptly receive and handle feedback and recommendations from residents and visitors throughout the festival. The hotline information will be posted at central areas, parking sites, the main stage and other crowded locations to ensure all feedback is quickly addressed, helping to build a civilized, safe and friendly festival environment.

Bao Khanh