Xa Tac Temple Festival launched in Mong Cai city

The festival of Xa Tac temple was officially kicked off this morning at Xa Tac temple, Ka Long ward, Mong Cai city.

The festival includes a ritual to honor the country’s agriculture and pray for good weather, bumper crop, prosperity, peace and happiness. Participants can join folk games like human chess, and cock fighting.

The festival was first held 800 years ago to inspire patriotism and national pride and encourage a working spirit and joint efforts for national construction. The festival has been revived at the people’s request since 2018.

Xa Tac Temple which is located on the bank of Ka Long River in Mong Cai City’s Ka Long Ward and shares a border with China was recognized as a provincial heritage in 2005. The site is not only a religious tourism place but also a landmark affirming the country's sovereignty.

Xa Tac Temple was built in the late 13th century and the early of 14th century under the Tran dynasty to worship Xa Tac, the God of Land and Agriculture of Mong Cai in the past.

In November 2020, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism also recognized the temple as a national architectural relic.