In the Vietnamese consciousness, the First Full Moon Festival (Tết Thượng Nguyên) is not only the start of a new year but also the most sacred moment for each individual to seek inner peace. Amidst the clouds of Bao Dai Mountain - the sacred site where King -Monk Tran Nhan Tong attained Buddhahood - the Grand Full Moon Festival 2026 at Ngoa Van promises to be an emotional journey of incense offerings, Buddhist rituals, and lantern lighting, where the sincere hearts of Buddhists are witnessed amidst a heritage land radiant with spring colors.

Event Information: Grand Full Moon Festival at Ngoa Van 

The Organizing Committee cordially invites Distinguished Guests, Venerable Monks and Nuns, Buddhists, and tourists from all over to gather at the sacred peak of Ngoa Van:

• Time: From 15:00, March 3, 2026 (Lunar Calendar: January 15, Year of the Horse).
• Location: The Bamboo House (Nha Truc), Ngoa Van Yen Tu (Trai Loc Hamlet, An Sinh Ward, Dong Trieu City, Quang Ninh Province).

The sacred peak of Ngoa Van – Where the King became a Buddha, a convergence point of heaven and earth’s spiritual energy

Detailed Program Highlights

This year’s First Full Moon journey is harmoniously designed to lead visitors from solemn rituals to moments of brilliant spiritual elevation:

Incense Offering Ritual and Spiritual Connection

The journey begins with an incense offering and Buddhist ceremony at the Ngoa Van Pagoda and Hermitage. This is the heart of the Truc Lam Zen Sect's spiritual energy, where King-Monk Tran Nhan Tong entered Nirvana. In the tranquil silence of the mountains, each stick of incense offered is a prayer for peace, mindfulness, and serenity.

The incense offering ritual at Ngoa Van Hermitage in the solemn atmosphere of the first Full Moon of the year

Savoring Signature Cuisine at Ngoa Van Kitchen 

Following the ceremony, visitors will have the opportunity to savor dishes imbued with the flavors of the heritage land at the Ngoa Van Vegetarian Kitchen. These pure, warm, and nutritious dishes amidst the spring weather will help you recharge your energy for the evening’s festivities.

Artistic Program and Lantern Lighting Ceremony

The highlight of the Grand Festival begins at 18:00 with a special artistic program welcoming the new spring. After the formal opening remarks, the space of Ngoa Van will transform into a mystical realm with traditional spiritual rituals and the Lantern Lighting Ceremony. Thousands of lanterns will be lit, carrying heartfelt prayers for national peace, family prosperity, and a smooth, auspicious new year.

Closing the grand night is a spectacular fireworks display illuminating the night sky over Ngoa Van. The brilliance of the fireworks, combined with the soft glow of the lanterns below, creates a magnificent scene, promising a new year full of hope and positive energy.

Radiant fireworks over the peak of Ngoa Van – A perfect spring greeting to all visitors

We warmly invite all Buddhists and tourists to visit Ngoa Van on this sacred Full Moon day. Let your spring journey be more than just sightseeing; let it be a continuation of the "Engaged Buddhist" spirit (Nhập thế), where every prayer is sent into the sanctuary of our ancestors.

Praying for national peace, prosperity, and family well-being!

• Contact & Support: NGOA VAN ZEN VILLAGE (LÀNG THIỀN NGỌA VÂN)
• Hotline: 0961 184 389 - 0937 641 080 - 0333 191 080
• Address: Trai Loc Hamlet, An Sinh Ward, Quang Ninh Province.