The Tra Co Communal House Festival 2026 is taking place from July 13 to 16 in Mong Cai 1 Ward.
The communal house, closely associated with the early settlement and land reclamation of the coastal community of Tra Co, has been recognised as a Special National Relic, while the Tra Co Communal House Festival has been inscribed on Vietnam's National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
The festival features a series of traditional rituals, including the sea procession, the Moc Duc (Buddha bathing ceremony), the An Vi (enshrinement ceremony), along with a variety of traditional folk games. Held annually, the festival honours the founding ancestors, fosters national pride, and raises public awareness of preserving and promoting Vietnam's traditional cultural heritage. It also provides an opportunity to showcase Mong Cai's unique cultural heritage to both domestic and international visitors.
By QMG's reporter
