In the Vietnamese consciousness, the Thuong Nguyen Festival (First Full Moon Festival) is not only the beginning of a new year but also the most sacred moment for each person to seek inner peace. Amidst the myriad clouds of Bao Dai Mountain, where Buddhist Emperor Tran Nhan Tong attained Buddhahood, the 2026 Thuong Nguyen Grand Ceremony at Ngoa Van will be an emotional journey of offering incense, paying respects to the Buddha, and offering lanterns, where the sincere devotion of every Buddhist is witnessed amidst a heritage land radiant with the colors of spring.
Detailed information about the Ngoa Van Thuong Nguyen Grand Ceremony
The Organizing Committee respectfully invites all Delegates, Venerable Monks and Nuns, Buddhists, and pilgrims from all over to gather at the sacred peak of Ngoa Van:
- Time: From 3:00 PM, March 3, 2026 (i.e., the 15th day of the first lunar month, Year of the Horse).
- Location: Bamboo House, Ngoa Van Yen Tu (Trai Loc Village, An Sinh Ward, Dong Trieu Town, Quang Ninh Province).
The sacred peak of Ngoa Van – Where the King attained Buddhahood, the convergence point of the sacred energy of heaven and earth
Detailed program content
This year's journey to welcome the Thuong Nguyen Festival is harmoniously designed, taking visitors from solemn ceremonies to moments of brilliant culmination:
Incense offering ceremony and spiritual connection
The journey begins with the incense offering ceremony and paying homage to the Buddha at Ngoa Van Hermitage - Pagoda. This is the convergence point of the sacred energy of the Truc Lam Zen lineage, where Buddhist Emperor Tran Nhan Tong attained Buddhahood. In the tranquil space of the mountains and forests, every stick of incense offered from the heart is a prayer for peace and serenity.
The incense offering ceremony at Ngoa Van Hermitage in the solemn atmosphere of the first Full Moon day of the year
Savoring signature cuisine at Ngoa Van Kitchen
After the ceremony, visitors will enjoy dishes imbued with the flavors of the heritage land at Ngoa Van Vegetarian Kitchen. The wholesome, warm vegetarian dishes amidst the spring weather will help you recharge for the subsequent activities.
Art program and Lantern Offering Ritual
The focal point of the Grand Ceremony begins at 6:00 PM with a special art program welcoming the new spring. Following the solemn speeches of the guests, the Ngoa Van space will become magically shimmering with the traditional spiritual ritual and Lantern Offering. Thousands of lanterns will be lit, carrying heartfelt prayers for national peace and prosperity, family well-being, and a smooth, auspicious new year in all endeavors.
Concluding the grand ceremony night is a brilliant fireworks display illuminating the night sky over Ngoa Van. The light of the fireworks blending with the glow of the lotus lanterns creates a magnificent scene, promising a new year full of hope and positive energy.
Brilliant fireworks lighting up the Ngoa Van peak – A perfect spring greeting sent to visitors.
We respectfully invite Buddhists and pilgrims from all over to take time to return to Ngoa Van on this first Full Moon day. So that your spring excursion is not just about sightseeing the myriad clouds, but also a journey to continue the socially engaged spirit that shines with Vietnamese identity, where every prayer is entrusted to the sacred sanctuary.
Praying for national peace and prosperity, and family well-being!
Contact information and support: NGOA VAN ZEN VILLAGE
Hotline: 0961 184 389 - 0937 641 080 - 0333 191 080
Address: Trai Loc Village, An Sinh Ward, Quang Ninh Province.