Ba Trieu Temple Festival

Ba Trieu (or Trieu Thi Trinh), recognized as one of the most legendary female heroes in Vietnamese history, led the resistance against the Ngo Regime from China in 248 AD. Renowned for her bravery and military prowess, her legacy is encapsulated in her famous quote: "I wish to ride the strong winds and waves, to strike the cetaceans of the East Sea, to drive the Ngo army from Vietnam, and to never live as their slave." She won numerous battles against the Ngo forces but tragically fell victim to a treacherous plot at the age of 23. To honor her contributions to the homeland, a temple was constructed in her memory, and an annual festival is held to celebrate this heroic figure.
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The Ba Trieu Festival is a series of rites and traditional activities held from February 20 to February 23 on the lunar calendar. The celebration spans a large area, with primary activities taking place at the temple, her burial site, and surrounding village temples. Most of the rites are conducted at Ba Trieu Temple. In addition to the religious ceremonies, the festival features a variety of traditional activities, including folk music performances and rice cooking contests, alongside modern festivities. The highlight of the event includes a reenactment of the historic battles between Vietnam and the Ngo Regime, as well as Chau Van singing, which remains one of the most cherished forms of traditional music during ritual events.