The festival has been annually organized at the provincial level since 2009. The festival involves prayers for a year of bountiful crops and encourages people to work hard for a prosperous and happy life.

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At the Ploughing Festival 2024

* In Hue city (Thua Thien Hue province), the Hue Monuments Conservation Center organized the Neu pole lowering and seal-opening festival. The solemn event includes Neu pole worship, festive music performances, and the lowering of the Neu pole. After the Neu pole being lowerred, the "Kim an" (golden seal) is removed from the top and stamped on sheets with calligraphic carvings of Phuc (Happiness), Loc (Prosperity), Tho (Longevity), Cat Tuong (Good Fortune), and Binh An (Peace). These calligraphic blessings are distributed to visitors as wishes for a prosperous and fortunate new year.

* In Ha Hoa district (Phu Tho province), a traditional incense-offering ceremony to pay tribute to the Great Mother Au Co is organized.

* The Tien Cong Festival is solemnly held in Quang Yen town (Quang Ninh), demonstrating the appreciation for the elderly who have lived long and healthy lives.

Translated by Trung Thanh