Hanoi to organize the traditional Kitchen God Festival

In this Tet 2025, the traditional festival Kitchen God continues to be one of the most prominent events in the series of Tet celebrations organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in the capital city of Hanoi. This year's festival will take place from February 15 to February 22.

This year, the Kitchen God Festival features artisans from Bat Trang Ceramic and Pottery Village, showcasing unique and traditional rituals. The festival opens with the procession of the Vegetable Lord, crafted from rice husks and clay, representing a remarkable artistic expression from Bat Trang's artisans, celebrating one of the most significant occasions of the year for Hanoi's residents.

Moreover, a highlight of the event is the procession of the giant carp, which measures over 3.5 meters in length, decorated with 12 trays filled with local specialties including Bánh Chưng, Bánh Tét, mung bean cake, sugarcane candy, and seasonal fruits such as pomelo and longan.

The Kitchen God festival commences from Bat Trang Village, featuring nine palanquins accompanied by a vibrant team of young male and female participants. The procession will parade around the vicinity of the Ly Thai To Statue and Ngoc Son Temple, eventually stopping at the Vietnam Culture and Arts Exhibition Center on Giang Vo Street, where the city’s flower festival is also being held.